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IBT for moped?

  • 07-02-2012 2:44pm
    #1
    Fruh2theline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi,

    I just read through the 'learner questions' section and I would like to clarify one thing: Do you have to do an IBT course if your are getting just a moped licence?

    I was planning on getting a bike but due to cost\difficulty of doing the IBT course (I would have to travel to Mayo to do it) I would settle for a moped instead if it meant I didn't have to do the training.

    I have no problem doing lessons to get to grips with the bike but making the IBT compulsory, very expensive and very difficult to do outside of Dublin seems kind naff to me.


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  • #2
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    The only way you will avoid the IBT for a moped is if you have a full car license since before 21st October 2006. Otherwise, you're f*cked!

    See here for details on this.


  • #3
    Fruh2theline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Fruh2theline


    Thanks for the reply.

    Nope my car license is from ~2008 :/
    Is it just me or are they determined to make biking as inaccesible as possible for beginners...


  • #4
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Fruh2theline wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply.

    Nope my car license is from ~2008 :/
    Is it just me or are they determined to make biking as inaccesible as possible for beginners...

    You have just arrived to the soap box that many have been shouting from for the last few years!

    Yes they are making it harder and more expensive to get started on bikes but they are making it a lot safer for you too by equipping you with knowledge and skills to use out on the road.


  • #5
    Jackasaurus rex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭Jackasaurus rex


    Im all for ibt and training but wouldnt it be great if the insurance companies took the fact that you have some training into account before they shaft you


  • #6
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    Jackasaurus rex wrote: »
    Im all for ibt and training but wouldnt it be great if the insurance companies took the fact that you have some training into account before they shaft you

    Many do...up to 40% off. But you don't get credit for the IBT.


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  • #7
    Jackasaurus rex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭Jackasaurus rex


    I know you can do training alright. But i think the ibt should stand for something. you will get the same insurance quote as someone that may have just gotten the provisional before ibt and never sat on a bike in their life


  • #8
    P.C.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    Jackasaurus rex wrote: »
    I know you can do training alright. But i think the ibt should stand for something. you will get the same insurance quote as someone that may have just gotten the provisional before ibt and never sat on a bike in their life

    Yes, but IBT has been around for a year now. So there would be very few people looking to get bike insurance for the first time who have not done IBT.


  • #9
    SmilerMick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭SmilerMick


    Jackasaurus rex wrote: »
    I know you can do training alright. But i think the ibt should stand for something. you will get the same insurance quote as someone that may have just gotten the provisional before ibt and never sat on a bike in their life

    You do get discount for having the IBT course done with AON and Quinn.
    You would be charged more if you got your learner permit before 6th Dec 10.


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