If you are thinking about riding bikes now or in the future you would be well advised to take your bike test before The new style test comes into force. The new test was due to come into force in October 2008 but there has been some delay in preparing the new testing stations so you may yet be able to pass the easier test.
The bike test will become more difficult to pass. The changes include more skill tests such as riding a figure of eight these new elements will need to be taken at super test centres so there will be fewer places you can take your test and you will need to travel further. Hazard perception and theory tests will become more stringent than they are now. Training for the test will take longer as learners will need to master more complicated manoeuvres like slalom and break and swerve manoeuvre. This inevitably will mean extra expense both in training and test costs so if you think there's a chance that you will want to ride a bike in the future now's the time to act. Find out more click here . An ideal way to start would be to do your CBT (compulsory bike test) this involves finding an instructor, there are many too choose from, I can recommend Ridewell Motorcycle Training. 01908542064 of Milton Keynes. Once you have booked your training. Most will provide a bike for you to use and training will take place initially in a suitable off road area. You will learn to master clutch control, starting and stopping, and then move on to slow speed manoeuvres. Once you have mastered the balance skills and are able to control the bike the instructor will take you out on the road for the last part of the test. Having passed your CBT you are permitted to ride up to a 125 machine on the road with L plates. You will need to get yourself a bike or scooter and get as much road experience as possible but don’t forget to practice the manoeuvring skills you learnt in your CBT. You will need these skills to pass your test and its a pain to have to relearn them. As soon as you can get a book such as DSA motorcycle manual Pass Your Bike Test and Pass Your Motorcycle Theory Test. Practice until you are confident you can pass your theory test, the hazard perception test is the most difficult to prepare for, its not uncommon to have to take this twice. Remember on these films a hazard is only objects that move despite misleading DSA guidance. Be aware of static hazards that might hide something
That moves, but don’t click on static hazards. Take your theory test as soon as you can. It is valid for two years and you should be ready to take your test long before this. When you feel ready to take your practical test go back to your instructor and take a few sessions before your test. Your instructor should be able to book a test
