I've taken the plunge...
Discussion
Towards the first stage of taking my bike test and booked a theory test, Friday 21st at 0945 ( 
I don't like mornings!).
I have done the two online bike theory tests you can do at www.theory-tests.co.uk and got 48/50 (bloody sandalist questions about the environment
) and 50/50
Just one quick question, has anyone done one of these hazard perception tests? I have done similar things at the motor show and got bollocked by the woman on the stand for spotting hazards the system wasn't set up for (driver in front wearing a hat, man in a beige rover, the car in front has a godsquad fish on the back etc
). Are there any examples online you can have a go at?
Once I've got the theory out of the way I fancy a go at one of these Direct Access in a week jobbies.
Another quick question, I have a motorbike helmet I use for karting, how much other gear would I need for a Direct Access course? Will I need a full set of leathers? I am guessing boots and gloves are a prerequisite but is there anywhere I could hire a set of leathers until I see whether or not biking is for me?
I don't like mornings!). I have done the two online bike theory tests you can do at www.theory-tests.co.uk and got 48/50 (bloody sandalist questions about the environment
) and 50/50Just one quick question, has anyone done one of these hazard perception tests? I have done similar things at the motor show and got bollocked by the woman on the stand for spotting hazards the system wasn't set up for (driver in front wearing a hat, man in a beige rover, the car in front has a godsquad fish on the back etc
). Are there any examples online you can have a go at?Once I've got the theory out of the way I fancy a go at one of these Direct Access in a week jobbies.
Another quick question, I have a motorbike helmet I use for karting, how much other gear would I need for a Direct Access course? Will I need a full set of leathers? I am guessing boots and gloves are a prerequisite but is there anywhere I could hire a set of leathers until I see whether or not biking is for me?
Congratulations Mark, Welcome to the fun side!!
Helmet you used for karting should be ok, however if it has been dropped at any time then best to get a new one.
the place i did my DAS (4 years ago) had some spare jackets to wear for training, although they said to bring thick jeans and strong boots. Gloves I think they also had. All training places will be different, however you will not need leathers for training.
Tim.
Helmet you used for karting should be ok, however if it has been dropped at any time then best to get a new one.
the place i did my DAS (4 years ago) had some spare jackets to wear for training, although they said to bring thick jeans and strong boots. Gloves I think they also had. All training places will be different, however you will not need leathers for training.
Tim.
You will be getting a couple of DVDs in the post now you've booked the test, one of which is a practice Hazard Perception test.
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
randlemarcus said:
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
MarkEffectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
Listen to this man ^^^^. I couldn't figure out how I kept failing the practice hazard perception tests as I was spotting the same stuff. Turns out I was clicking too early on a lot of them and it wasn't registering. I used the above method on the test and got a 60% pass although I know it could have been a lot better.
I had the CD you can buy in the bookshops with the practice stuff on it but I sent it to someone on here before they did their test (can't remember who it was though). If they are reading maybe they could return the favour and forward it on to you.
randlemarcus said:
You will be getting a couple of DVDs in the post now you've booked the test, one of which is a practice Hazard Perception test.
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
As above! I actually failed the bloody theory test twice before I worked out how to pass it. Its much more the case that you have to spot the hazard the programme wants you to spot rather than all of them. On the first test one clip seemed to have so many that I got binned on the basis of clicking too much. It really is a crap test, top example of an idea that isnt that bad failing to translate to the technology big time... You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
I've just passed my theory test, it is easy, but the hazard bit does take a bit of practise as already said. The Bike school I'm with supplied everything you need, even the c/d rom to practise hazard perception and theory tests.
Gloves, helmet, jacket and bike, 125 for CBT and early training then 500 for the DAS course.
Although i would recommend you get your own gear, Hired clothing don't smell to good
Just finished my DAS training, just the practical test to go on Monday
Gloves, helmet, jacket and bike, 125 for CBT and early training then 500 for the DAS course.
Although i would recommend you get your own gear, Hired clothing don't smell to good
Just finished my DAS training, just the practical test to go on Monday
Thanks for the advice people. I had forgotten that I already had a motorbike jacket, I used to work for Dixon Motors when they owned Motorcycle City, their uniform included a Dainese jacket with armour, when most people left they had a ceremonial burning of the uniform, I kept my coat as I thought it might come in handy.
So, at some point I will have a little trip to Hein Gericke for some boots, gloves and trousers.
My lid is practically brand new, never been dropped, only been used for karting a couple of times, always with a balaclava to stop it getting sweaty.
Thanks for the advice about the hazard test.
I'll keep you posted how I get on.
So, at some point I will have a little trip to Hein Gericke for some boots, gloves and trousers.
My lid is practically brand new, never been dropped, only been used for karting a couple of times, always with a balaclava to stop it getting sweaty.
Thanks for the advice about the hazard test.
I'll keep you posted how I get on.
speed8 said:
randlemarcus said:
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
MarkEffectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
Listen to this man ^^^^. I couldn't figure out how I kept failing the practice hazard perception tests as I was spotting the same stuff. Turns out I was clicking too early on a lot of them and it wasn't registering. I used the above method on the test and got a 60% pass although I know it could have been a lot better.
I had the CD you can buy in the bookshops with the practice stuff on it but I sent it to someone on here before they did their test (can't remember who it was though). If they are reading maybe they could return the favour and forward it on to you.
even reckonised one of the clips when i did my biketest years later
only did my test back in january so you wont be the only newbie here. best of luck with it.
randlemarcus said:
You will be getting a couple of DVDs in the post now you've booked the test, one of which is a practice Hazard Perception test.
You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
i walked into to the test centre last Saturday. I had taken 3 or 4 'mock' tests on line, but had never seen a hazard perception test. Got 33/35 for the thoery, 64/75 for the hazard perception. Its all common sense really.You must must must practice, as I guarantee you'll fail if you walk into the Test Centre and do it blind. You're IAM, and have been driving for a while, and the test is calibrated to the spotty yoof, so you'll ID hazards long before the test thinks you ought.
Effectively you have a scoring time window, and you will click outside that, thus gaining "nil points" and a retest.
Spotting, counting one mississipi, two mississipi, click seemed to work OK for me.
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