Thinking about getting my bike license

Phate · 16 Jan 2007 at 13:34

Hi All,

I've been thinking about getting my motorbike license.

Mainly due to improve my car driving, as I'm told by many bikers it greatly improves your driving where you are a lot more aware of everything and understand the road better etc.

Anyone else think it would be a good idea? or a waste of money?

I won't be getting a bike if I do it, but would like to no peoples opinions

pinkaardvark · 16 Jan 2007 at 13:35

Waste of money unless you intend to get a bike. plus you'd need to buy helmet and gear to sit bike test/training so that would be wasted also. However by doing the training you may end up wanting one

Phate · 16 Jan 2007 at 13:38

pinkaardvark said:
Waste of money unless you intend to get a bike. plus you'd need to buy helmet and gear to sit bike test/training so that would be wasted also. However by doing the training you may end up wanting one

Well I have a helmet and gear because I ride the crossers and Dad has a bike as well and ride on the back there.

And yeah I probably will but I WILL kill myself on one

Nazbit · 16 Jan 2007 at 16:34

Many riders are a lot more observant than your average driver, but im sure that comes with riding experience, not just with taking your test and having a little practice.

If you only intend to get your licence and then stop, then I dont think you will gain anything at all in terms of driving ability.

Dandle · 16 Jan 2007 at 16:38

You should do an advanced driving course if you feel you are unsure of your driving skills.

MadFruit · 16 Jan 2007 at 17:00

I have been thinking about doing my bike test too. In the past I've never even wanted to get on a bike, but late last year it just started appealing to me. Kinda plan to do it this summer, unless other things get in the way.

I say go for it - what harm can it do? It's fairly cheap to learn and pass your test I reckon (I think I estimated £400 all in) - the expensive part is once you have passed, and need to get a bike and the gear etc. But if you don't plan to do that (at least not straight away) where's the down side?

Hawk Tuah · 16 Jan 2007 at 17:11

If you dont plan to get a bike, then whats the point. :confused:

Yer, you learn a bit more observation. The main thing it's done to me is I tend to look over my sholder more instead of just looking in my mirrors.

I think that if you did your test, you'd end up wanting a bike.

al123 · 16 Jan 2007 at 17:14

TBH if you don't want a bike whats the point in paying for doing a licence? You may as well do an advanced driving course..

But then again it will add another class to your licence also then you have the option of getting one in the future.