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Passed theory test! what next?

  • 18-05-2006 7:28pm
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    NiSmO
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    Congrats! I've never heard of the temporary licence - I got mine overnight because my mam works for the council and they have a deal.


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    NiSmO wrote:
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    Yes and yes :)


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    seamus
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    Take a week and drive it around some estates only. Pay particular attention to steering and braking.

    Please, for the love of God, book a good instructor (check the FAQ sticky) and get some lessons before you go out on the main road. If you absolutely must go out and satisfy yourself, for your own safety don't even consider going out when the roads are wet until you get lessons.


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    Yes training will be invaluable, Dont even think about filtering through traffic until you really get the hang of things. *Always* check your blind spots - there may be a BMW lurking there.

    2 Things from me also:

    1: When you are moving your feet should be up. Try not to get into the habit of dragging one foot along - your balance will thank you.

    Ok, this second bit really helped me with my balance and turning.

    2: You should be able to do a u turn, or complete circles at full lock of the steering at *low speeds* without your feet touching the ground. You might find yourself putting your feet down a lot to start but you'll get it. Master that and you'll have a much easier time when it comes to getting a full bike licence.


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    The lessons might teach you roadcraft. Ie techniques for judging how tight a corner might be. Also you might be taught about different types of braking for different surfaces and tips like looking over the hedgerows for trouble up ahead. You owe yourself a lesson or two - they're not just about "this is where the brakes are"


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    Ok, if you dont go for lessons then go to easons and get this book:
    http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/police-roadcraft.htm

    Probably only about 10-15 quid and it's very good. The guy who gave me my first few lessons bought it for me.


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    seamus
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    Motocross will have given you good general skills, but as pointed out, roadcraft is pretty important. Flying around on tarmac and road tyres is way different to hacking around on mud and motocross tyres too :)


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