waylon

Hi guys, I am booked in to do the CBT and have completed a pre-CBT course. We went through several things like getting the bike started and moving, driving around a small car park, stopping and starting, changing gears, slalom and figure of 8. This was all within about an hour and a half. I was really, really nervous about it. I had some trouble with the clutch biting point and stalled the bike several times. None of the manoeuvres went smoothly for me, although I feel like I was able to sort of eek them out eventually. The instructor was a really nice, patient guy, and the other staff were supportive. So, I think I've got lucky and found a good school. I'm going back to do another one of those pre CBT things, and then hopefully onto the CBT.

Thanks for your replies. Hopefully I'll be able to let you know how I got on sometime soon in the CBT thread.

Hi, I am interested in doing the CBT course so I can make a short commute to work and run around on a 125. One of the things I'm concerned about is that I've never driven a car or bike before. I haven't even had a driving lesson (never had any interest in driving a car). From what I've read on the gov.uk website on CBT, all I technically need to drive a 125 on the road is a provisional and to have completed CBT? I have bought a book on the highway code, and I suppose I can watch a lot of videos on riding safely, what to expect on the course, etc. I'm just hoping it will be enough and I won't end up looking like a fool on the day! Anyone else have similar experience to share? Thanks