Getting in before the change................................

[Katie_K]

this morning I booked my motorcycle theory test for the 13th of august.

Im trying to get my test done before the change over on the 29th of September

Obviously this is going to be expensive to do and I need to do my CBT before my DAS

I have heard that test centers vary quite a bit and my local is £750 with 5 lessons and the test

What im asking is if anyone knows a cheaper way or cheaper test center, I dont mind traveling a bit. Im located s/e london way. I may just have to bite the bullet and get it done, but any help appriciated

Thanks

[RumpleFugly]

Hi Katie,

If it's not too far away, I'd speak to Mark at Ultimate Rider Training in Ashford near Staines.

http://www.ultimateridertraining.com/

I did my CBT, DAS and Test with them last September and cannot reccommend them enough. Mark is an awesome guy (has links with the California Superbike School), is very patient, but will push you to do your best and inspire you with confidence:- if you can put up with his singing in your ear..

When I did mine, it was nearer to £600, but is now listed on the site as £725, so maybe all the schools have raised their price in anticipation of the new test - I used one of the Triumph Bonnevilles and had a great time.

Only problem I could see is him being booked up but definately worth giving him a ring.

Cheers

J

• Edit* - Sorry noticed your SE not SW London - May not be applicable then!

Edited by RumpleFugly on Wednesday 30th July 22:55

[randlemarcus]

Try the place colocated at Dobles in Coulsdon. Did my DAS there afew years ago, and the instructors were excellent. Highly recommended

[Katie_K]

ohhh i know a few of the guys in dobles I'll have a word thanks, and stains isnt to far I would rather travel a little bit.

I'll have a little butchers

[agent006]

I think at this stage your problem will be finding a free test slot rather than the cheapest instructor. I booked my test at the beginning of last month and it was my instructor's last one.

[Sossige]

Katie, if you are prepared to travel to Berkshire, I believe that the school I used have some slots free in September, although that was a couple of weeks ago, so they may be full now.

http://www.3cmt.co.uk

S

[NineOneSeven]

All I can say is that doing your DAS is very expensive:

CBT £130
DAS 5 Days £700 including weekend premium (+ I missed a day)
Shoei £240
Alpinestars Jacket, boots, gloves, Akita textile trousers and Force field back protector £290 (all off a sale)

So that’s well over a grand before the get go. I am so glad I passed, otherwise I would have felt I wasted a lot of money. However you don’t need to buy all the gear I did, a bloke with me bought all his stuff for £100 of ebay.

Just do it you will be so pleased.

[roboxm3]

Just for reference I paid / am paying £500 for my CBT plus 2 days tuition and the test so the £750 you've been quoted doesn't seem too bad cinsidering the extra tuition.





And just as an aside, if you're going to be getting a bike, you won't be needing that car of ours anymore will you!?!?.....

[Katie_K]

lol im still keeping the car

just rang up these guys
www.kentandsussexridertraining.com

he went through it all with me its £718 including CBT and test

I think ill go ahead with these guys

[Muffles]

Wow the schools are really taking advantage of the new test huh...when I did my DAS it was just a tad over £600 for theory, CBT, 4 days tuition, and test + tuition on the day of the test. Also got 2 nights free 125 hire (just take one home).

They must have dollar signs for eyes now!

[Sossige]

Muffles said:

They must have dollar signs for eyes now!

Yes, but I suspect a few will be going to the wall after September.

[Muffles]

Sossige said:

Muffles said:

They must have dollar signs for eyes now!

Yes, but I suspect a few will be going to the wall after September.

A shame...I wonder if they will still be able to train people, if they can find a suitable alternative where they can show them the kind of course they will have to do, the schools will still be able to function - they just have a longer than usual trip to the test centre?

[steveo29]

hows the new test going to change? going to be harder or just more too it?

[hondafanatic]

steveo29 said:

hows the new test going to change? going to be harder or just more too it?

+1

[Katie_K]

www.dsa.gov.uk

says on here somewhere

But they are cutting down on test centeres going to be about 20 the guy told me and its just getting a bit harder

Edited by Katie_K on Thursday 31st July 14:55

[steveo29]

+1? plus one what?

[randlemarcus]

steveo29 said:

+1? plus one what?

I think its shorthand for "I too would be interested in receiving information on that subject"

[steveo29]

aaah... gottcha

[hondafanatic]

Katie_K said:

www.dsa.gov.uk

says on here somewhere

But they are cutting down on test centeres going to be about 20 the guy told me and its just getting a bit harder

Edited by Katie_K on Thursday 31st July 14:55

Thanks, found the relvant article.

[wiliferus]

Just paid £680 which includes CBT, 8 lessons & practical DAS test book for the 19th....

http://www.motorcycle-trainer.co.uk/ based in Taplow Nr Maidenead. Think they still have a few spaces before the test change.

Instructors are top, most are serving or ex TraffPol (from the Traff Base which is next door)