CBT Information?

Gamer_T · 26 Oct 2009 at 16:05

Hello guys.

I've recently been considering getting a 125CC scooter for to and from work however I think I'd be nervous on a bike. Did any of you feel this way before you actually got one and did your CBT?

I kind of see bikes as unsafe, yeah I know it's only a 125CC but still. I am taking driving lessons but it's going to be a while before a pass, whereas if I get a bike I can just do my CBT and be on the roads fairly quickly.

Is it possible to fail a CBT? From what I've heard they're fairly simple but how do they treat people who don't have much experience on the roads at all?

Cheers

Gamer_T · 26 Oct 2009 at 16:12

Thanks for the reply - I do think I'd feel more comfy on a scooter tbh. Atleast you don't have to get use to a clutch and gears again.

Gamer_T · 26 Oct 2009 at 16:27

I'm in Stoke On Trent so any recommendations would be great.

Gamer_T · 26 Oct 2009 at 16:50

Cheers for the info guys - appreciated! How long does the CBT actually take? Do you get any breaks?

Gamer_T · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:14

Thanks for all the info guys. Appreciated. I'm still adamant on the idea that I only want to ride a moped though, no point in really doing the CBT on a geared if I wont be riding a geared.

I'm still nervous about the whole thing though!

Gamer_T · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:30

cyclops12 said:
Its worth doing it on a geared bike incase you change your mind and fancy upgrading to geared later on

and dont forget a CBT only last's for two years , you then have to take a full test or the CBT again

Yeah by then I should have passed my driving test and have a car so that shouldn't be an issue.

Gamer_T · 28 Oct 2009 at 16:14

Just booked my CBT for 2 weeks time. Absolutely bricking it. I know I'll be safe on a bike, but what scares me is other road users. Is it right to be this terrified about something so small lol? I need to man up. I have a mate who has ridden a bike for quite a while now and told me he'll ride with me after I've passed so that should gain a bit of confidence I hope.

Any tips would be appreciated! I need to do some reading up about bikes as I don't have a clue at all.

Gamer_T · 30 Oct 2009 at 14:27

What opinions do you guys have on bike safety anyway? Everyone seems to make out that they're really dangerous things.