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How much theory is different for motorbikes?

  • 01-09-2013 1:56am
    #1
    arleitiss
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    Hey, so I've been driving car for about two years now, passed my theory and driving test in first try, I am 20.

    Now I am thinking of also going for motorbike license, I was wondering about few things:

    1) How much is theory for motorbikes different?

    2) How much different insurance will be?
    Right now I am driving bmw e46, 1.9, I am 20 and I am paying 2500 For insurance, how much different to that would motorbike insurance be?

    3) Are you allowed to park bikes on pavements? or where do people usually park them? (I need to learn theory rules relating to parking)

    Thank You.


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  • #2
    RosieJoe
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    arleitiss wrote: »
    Hey, so I've been driving car for about two years now, passed my theory and driving test in first try, I am 20.

    Now I am thinking of also going for motorbike license, I was wondering about few things:

    1) How much is theory for motorbikes different?

    2) How much different insurance will be?
    Right now I am driving bmw e46, 1.9, I am 20 and I am paying 2500 For insurance, how much different to that would motorbike insurance be?

    3) Are you allowed to park bikes on pavements? or where do people usually park them? (I need to learn theory rules relating to parking)

    Thank You.

    The theory test for the bike is going to be different alright. Basically it is the car one plus bike specific information on top of it. Once you have the car one it should be easy enough for you to learn and pass the bike test. There'll be extras like road positioning, life savers, bike controls etc

    Answer to your insurance question is like answering how long is a piece of something! If you are going for a sports bike it'll cost you. Have a look at the insurance quote sticky to see what others are paying.

    Every time I'm in the city centre I park on the path, more often to lock the bike to a pole. Just make sure it is not obstructing anything. Be warned though, there's a small chance you can get a ticket. In Dublin you are not allowed park your bike in a pay and display space.


  • #3
    ..Brian..
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    Is there anywhere we can get a list of the motorbike specific questions of the theory test? Is the ISM mock theory test accurate? Don't want to pay €40 to the RSA for the book!


  • #4
    RosieJoe
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    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    Is there anywhere we can get a list of the motorbike specific questions of the theory test? Is the ISM mock theory test accurate? Don't want to pay €40 to the RSA for the book!

    Get yourself down to the library and rent out a copy of the book.

    No idea where you'd get the full list but at a guess the ISM mock test will not be comprehensive


  • #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Get yourself down to the library and rent out a copy of the book.

    No idea where you'd get the full list but at a guess the ISM mock test will not be comprehensive

    All the questions are supposed to be from the current DTTS/RSA theory test book. You can also get the CD/DVD from the library and IIRC that has practice questions.


  • #6
    ..Brian..
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    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    Is there anywhere we can get a list of the motorbike specific questions of the theory test? Is the ISM mock theory test accurate? Don't want to pay €40 to the RSA for the book!

    Just in case anyone one else is wondering, there's a free android app with everything on it. All questions for all categories and a mock test facility.


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