Full steam ahead, cap'n
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Passed my theory test today 
50/50 on the theory questions
and managed to "play" the hazard perception video game correctly, so passed that with a comfortable margin; despite the software interpreting me being aware of a turning lorry as "cheating" and awarding zero for one clip! 
That's the CBT and theory test done, I start my Direct Access tomorrow
50/50 on the theory questions
and managed to "play" the hazard perception video game correctly, so passed that with a comfortable margin; despite the software interpreting me being aware of a turning lorry as "cheating" and awarding zero for one clip! That's the CBT and theory test done, I start my Direct Access tomorrow
Chilli said:
enjoy it.
if i could give any advice about the das, this would be it. I worked myself up into a right old state about my das lessons, and only on the last day- the day of the test- did i manage to start enjoying it. Im confident i wouldnt have passed if i hadnt relaxed a bit.
Sossige said:
Thanks all 
I've got a day on the 125cc again tomorrow, as I just wanted an extra day tuition (my suggestion, not the instructor's) and on Friday I get onto the bigger bike.
Can't wait
Brilliant. You wait, when you get on that 500, you'll feel like it's the fastest thing out there. I've got a day on the 125cc again tomorrow, as I just wanted an extra day tuition (my suggestion, not the instructor's) and on Friday I get onto the bigger bike.
Can't wait
Bah, first day over and done with - I wanted to play for longer 
Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....
I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets! I want this so bad!
Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch
) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets!
I want this so bad!Sossige said:
Bah, first day over and done with - I wanted to play for longer
Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....
I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets! I want this so bad!
the other thing with doing "to many" lifesavers is it may be misconstrued as lacking confidence and a sign of nervousness Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch
) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets!
I want this so bad!good luck to you mate
y2blade said:
the other thing with doing "to many" lifesavers is it may be misconstrued as lacking confidence and a sign of nervousness
good luck to you mate
Thanks bud, hadn't thought of that possibility. Just wanted to get into the habit of doing them early, but I've obviously got the habit too much!good luck to you mate
I'm sure it will come with time and practice.
Well done mate, its a great feeling when you've got the first day in the bag and the nerves are starting to disappear
A quick question...Why spend more time on the 125? It sounds as if the minor mistakes you're making would be made on any bike and the more time you spend on the 500 the more confident you'll be on the bike you'll be riding for your test.
A quick question...Why spend more time on the 125? It sounds as if the minor mistakes you're making would be made on any bike and the more time you spend on the 500 the more confident you'll be on the bike you'll be riding for your test.
I'm not sure mate, I guess they might be concerned about putting me in control of a rocket ship when I'm partial to dumping clutches
I don't mind and to a certain extent, I've got to listen to the instuctors. If they think I will benefit more from a bit more time on the 125s, so be it. I am after all, paying for their experience and for them to teach me - best let them do that!
I don't mind and to a certain extent, I've got to listen to the instuctors. If they think I will benefit more from a bit more time on the 125s, so be it. I am after all, paying for their experience and for them to teach me - best let them do that!
Jimmy5 said:
Well done mate, its a great feeling when you've got the first day in the bag and the nerves are starting to disappear
A quick question...Why spend more time on the 125? It sounds as if the minor mistakes you're making would be made on any bike and the more time you spend on the 500 the more confident you'll be on the bike you'll be riding for your test.
on the flip side of that , he may feel more at ease on the lighter bike for another day while he works on the basics!A quick question...Why spend more time on the 125? It sounds as if the minor mistakes you're making would be made on any bike and the more time you spend on the 500 the more confident you'll be on the bike you'll be riding for your test.
i'm just trying to see it from a total beginers point of view
i dont realy know personaly as far as learning from scratch goes as in my case i was riding bikes in my early teens...so when i came to do it officialy it was a piece of cake
y2blade said:
Sossige said:
Bah, first day over and done with - I wanted to play for longer
Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....
I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets! I want this so bad!
the other thing with doing "to many" lifesavers is it may be misconstrued as lacking confidence and a sign of nervousness Enjoyed it, but still not perfect on the 125cc. Need to smooth out gear changes from first to second (I seem to be in a hurry to dump the clutch
) and I'm doing *** too many lifesavers *** - the concern of the instructor is that the examiner might think I'm doing them with no thought as to why, plus what might be happening with my forward observation whilst I'm lifesaving....I'm getting there though and feeling more confident. Looks like a bit more on the 125cc before getting onto the bigger bike, but I'm in no rush - enjoying it as it is and I'd rather be ready rather than rushed.
We stopped for a tea break at Reading Honda Motorcycles part way through the morning and my eyes just popped out of their sockets!
I want this so bad!good luck to you mate
I did my DAS in Reading and visits to the Honda dealer were part of the daily routine!
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