I'm learning to ride a motorbike...

Ive got my bike theory next week so i need to start really revising for it. What do you think to software such as these and which would you recommend if any specifically for bike licences?

http://www.focusmm.co.uk/shop/Driving-Test-Success-ALL-TESTS-NEW-2008-Edition-pr-1207.html

I didn't bother, but I'm sure it's useful.
You can find a full list of the questions somewhere online, it's the hazard perception that will probably trip you up. It's a really shit test, you're supposed to click when you see a hazard, but with 12 years' driving experience behind you, you will spot the hazards way before the system declares them.
Experienced drivers tend to fail the hazard perception because they click too early. A good way around it is to click, wait one second and then click again. And click again every time you see the hazard developing (say, from a woman pushing a pram on the pavement towards a zebra crossing, to when she actually starts to cross).
I think you can click like a dozen times each clip before it fails you for clicking too much.
Just bear that in mind, revise for the questions and I'm sure you'll fly through it.
 
are there any real differences between the bike theory and car theory test?
 
are there any real differences between the bike theory and car theory test?

There are a handful of bike-specific questions, stuff like legal motorcycle tread depth, lifesavers, helmet laws and so on. Other than that, they're identical.
 
Nice mate. Make sure you spend a lot of time getting the basics right first. Try nicking a set of traffic cones and weaving in and out of them when the streets are desolate. Cornering and incorrect line following is where most newbies come unstuck (apart from incorrect throttle control, weight management and basic handling of the vehicle), so try and hop on your push-bike and practice cornering and line following and general riding skills whenever you can. Cuts are less painful and plus you're getting fit :D

Stick to it, do most of your fine throttle and corner control under supervision and keep her upright. It's a ****ing fantastic free feeling to ride a bike, so make sure you get back on the horse if you fall off :p




also, crash posts are a must if you love your bike... ;)
 
A bit strange... I think i clicked too early on occasion.
 
Yeah it's crap like that. I don't know why they waste so much money coming up with stupid tests that don't do a damn thing to make anyone a better driver, when just a little bit of common sense is all that's needed to make some genuine improvements.
So when's your practical?
 
after ive done my CBT or direct access of course. but I'll start doing that after i get back from Florida. Off there on Sunday for 2 weeks.
 
Howdy. This information may be pointless to everyone, but I figured I should mention that I am an avid scooter fan. I ride everywhere (I can) on my baby. The only problem with a scooter I can see is that people laugh at you occasionally.
 
:upstare:

there are reasons why mate... one of the fundamentals is that they have enough power to get you into trouble, but not enough to get you out.

i as a bike rider ****ing loath them
 
Suzuki has some nice looking scooters. I wouldn't mind owning one to putter around on. People laugh because you look silly. It's ok. Laugh back at them.
 
mopeds and scooters are good fun in the city.

They have their place in the riding world.

The one thing I hate about them though, is that you can't insure them in Hawaii, so in a multi-vehicle accident, the moped rider, even if at fault, doesn't have to pay shit.

Mix this with the fact that most moped/scooter riders are highschool-college kids that drive like there's a woodpecker up their ass, and you've got a really shitty combo.
 
Agree with Koola. Especially the ones that are restricted to 30mph.

I got pushed around on the road enough on a CG125 which by necessity was ragged everywhere, a 50cc scooter would be a joke.
On a confidently ridden big bike, you're the king of the road.
 
Eh, dude, you can get up to a 600cc scooter...

True, but they're quite rare...not usually what people think of when you use the term "scooter."
Anyways, to me they resemble a dentist's chair with an engine. :D
Totally uncool.
 
Don't have an opinion on them...I've never seen the point in riding offroad bikes on the road. :)
Fair enough ;) but in terms of reliability, I hear Honda and BMW bikes give best value for money. What do you say?
 
Fair enough ;) but in terms of reliability, I hear Honda and BMW bikes give best value for money. What do you say?

I would certainly agree with that, although Honda build quality isn't quite what it was a few years ago.
Still, any Honda/BMW should last basically forever so long as it's properly maintained.
Some Kawasaki/Suzuki machines are notorious for massive corrosion/falling apart when used in rain or wintry conditions, it's usually the trend lately especially with sportsbikes to focus on performance and style to the detriment of build quality and reliability. It's not unusual to see these kinds of bikes sold on ebay with only 500 miles on the clock, idiotic but common. So that explains why. Fortunately the fact that so many people throw so much money away on brand new sportsbikes which they hardly ever use and are barely able to ride gives me internal justification for having two or three bikes. :D
A Honda will do what it says on the tin, and do it well. They are often renowned for being boring, often because they do everything so well they have no quirks/character. You may or may not agree with that, but rival bikes might have more interesting characteristics but also more prone to developing faults. It really depends how utilitarian you are. :)
 
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