Reasons not to do DAS?

[Cold Hans]

I'm a middle aged lapsed motorcyclist who is thinking about returning. Never took my test in the old days (I'm now 50) but am trying to work out best way to get back. I've seen many of you say DAS is by far best way. I've been thinking about it and come to opposite conclusion, so I'm hoping you'll tell me if I'm missing something. Here's my thinking:

1. DAS big bike=4 days about £600. At end of it take test. National pass rates only around 60% so significant chance that after 4 days and £600 I fail and have achieved nothing.

2. CBT=1 Day about £100. Very hard to fail. At end of it you have a cert. (DL191?) which means you can go and get a 125cc bike. You therefore have achieved at least something. You can then use 125cc to take standard bike test-upgrade to bigger bike if you pass, carry on riding 125cc if you fail. If pass updgrade, ride for two years and then get any bike you want.

Therefore, second option looks clear winner to me.

Feel free to put me right.

[Cold Hans]

UpTheIron said:

Take DAS. First day will include CBT.

Yes, good point. I had overlooked that.

Edited by Cold Hans on Monday 27th October 20:57

[Cold Hans]

outlaw biker said:

The way I did it meant I could take it all in my stride when I liked, and without having to take time off work, getting used to bikes over a longer period of time.

Yes, that did sway me too. I don't like idea of taking tests on a bike I don't know (never tried it so don't know if I'm worrying unecessarily). Really feel that having my own bike, and taking it when I feel ready on that bike must be an advantage.