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Motorcycle Full license Test

  • 19-09-2010 8:49pm
    #1
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    Heya guys !
    I have now been riding for about 18 months and its time i go for my full license and get the test out of the way...On the 6th December 2010 it will be compulsory to obtain at least 16 hours motorbike lessons before you can apply for the test !! Which is a pain in the arse cos 16 hours of lessons could set ya back a fair few quid !! :(

    Me being a student, cost is an issue... i cant afford that many lessons !
    Ideally i need to get the test done before 6th Dec 2010.

    Can anybody who has passed (Or how/why you failed ) their test give me some tips on road possitioning, observation, and general riding considerations for the test...


    Cheers !! Help apprieciated :)



    1998 Honda Hornet 250


Comments

  • #2
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Don't think the CBT will have any impact on you seeing as you already have your learner permit.

    Here are two links for you on the test experience:
    Link 1
    Link 2


  • #3
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Don't think the CBT will have any impact on you seeing as you already have your learner permit.

    Here are two links for you on the test experience:
    Link 1
    Link 2


    Cheers RosieJoe, Link 2 was very helpfull ( link one didnt work :( )
    Very helpfull on road possitions and observations ! 1)Mirrors 2)Indicate 3)Lifesaver 4)Move

    I just read today that the CBT will only affect those on their first prov license, i still have 6 months or so left on my first prov.....


  • #4
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    Do a couple of pre test lessons with an instructor they will show you everything you need to do and know for the test.

    As Rosie says you wont have to do CBT because you already have a permit

    Read this booklet (PDF) as well as the Rules of the road.
    This site has a few tips for the test
    http://www.motorbiketraining.net/testphp.php


  • #5
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    EvilMonkey wrote: »
    Do a couple of pre test lessons with an instructor they will show you everything you need to do and know for the test.

    As Rosie says you wont have to do CBT because you already have a permit


    Cheers for the post....Can you recommend any good motorbike schools...I heard MSA are good....But they have a high price tag !!! Simply dont have that kind of money anymore

    Is there more affordable alternatives to MSA ?


  • #6
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Firstly, should this thread be merged with the one regarding 16 lessons?
    Secondly, I've held a full A1 licence for over twenty years and am considering going for my full A. Would I be treated as a newbie and have to take the 16 hours training or not?


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  • #7
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    Post where you live and someone will recommend an instructor
    I did mine a few tears ago with David Lyons
    http://www.motorbiketraining.net/


  • #8
    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Firstly, should this thread be merged with the one regarding 16 lessons?
    Secondly, I've held a full A1 licence for over twenty years and am considering going for my full A. Would I be treated as a newbie and have to take the 16 hours training or not?

    Not yet, so get in quick with your application for the A learner permit. You will have to do a theory test. You can do the test 6 months after.


  • #9
    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    NitroHead91 wrote: »
    Cheers for the post....Can you recommend any good motorbike schools...I heard MSA are good....But they have a high price tag !!! Simply dont have that kind of money anymore

    Is there more affordable alternatives to MSA ?

    Yes there is.
    Where do you live ?


  • #10
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    LookBehindYou wrote: »
    Yes there is.
    Where do you live ?


    Good stuff...Im living in the Tallaght area in Dublin


  • #11
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Firstly, should this thread be merged with the one regarding 16 lessons?
    Secondly, I've held a full A1 licence for over twenty years and am considering going for my full A. Would I be treated as a newbie and have to take the 16 hours training or not?
    I doubt it but to be safe get your A permit before it comes in!
    LookBehindYou wrote: »
    Not yet, so get in quick with your application for the A learner permit. You will have to do a theory test. You can do the test 6 months after.
    Dont think he has to to a theory test because he already has an A1


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  • #12
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    LookBehindYou wrote: »
    Not yet, so get in quick with your application for the A learner permit. You will have to do a theory test. You can do the test 6 months after.

    I moved from an A1 provisional, to a A provisional after i turned 18....I didnt have to resit the theory or pay any additional fees....

    Im not sure whether this will apply for a full A1 license moving to a provisional A license.... But expect the worste i suppose and get your application in quick....as said

    If you need to do th etheory test again just make sure you pass it before dec 6th....that way you will be exempt from the CBT


  • #13
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    EvilMonkey wrote: »
    Post where you live and someone will recommend an instructor
    I did mine a few tears ago with David Lyons
    http://www.motorbiketraining.net/

    Definatly better prices than MSA .....
    I will definatly consider this one :D


  • #14
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    NitroHead91 wrote: »
    Cheers RosieJoe, Link 2 was very helpfull ( link one didnt work :( )
    Very helpfull on road possitions and observations ! 1)Mirrors 2)Indicate 3)Lifesaver 4)Move

    I just read today that the CBT will only affect those on their first prov license, i still have 6 months or so left on my first prov.....

    Link1 is not working at the moment 'cos IrishBikerForum is down. Should be up in a while though


  • #15
    NitroHead91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭NitroHead91


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Link1 is not working at the moment 'cos IrishBikerForum is down. Should be up in a while though

    Ill be looking at that one later on so


  • #16
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,365 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Pretty sure that only applies to first permits after that date (don't quote me though).

    Go for the test though, 18mths is far more than you need to pass, do a pretest with one of the schools and you'll be grand.

    Hornet's a great bike for it too, good manouverability etc.
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  • #17
    Roadskill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Roadskill


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Firstly, should this thread be merged with the one regarding 16 lessons?
    Secondly, I've held a full A1 licence for over twenty years and am considering going for my full A. Would I be treated as a newbie and have to take the 16 hours training or not?

    You will have to take a theory test if you have never done one before for the motorcycle. I suspect that holding an A1 for 20 years means you havent. As for the 16 hours NO!. ;)

    Roadskill


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