Okay <fx: struggles into asbestos trousers in readiness for being flamed as a fucking numpty> M'boy's dodgy mate has just turned 16 and is taking his CBT so he can ride his TS50. Does he also need to do the theory test? He reckons no, but I am not too sure, as it makes no sense to allow someone to ride a motorcycle (well, almost) on the road having only demonstrated that they can ride around the cones, but had no requirement to demonstrate that they at least have some appreciation of the highway code. As m'boy will be 16 in Nov, and fancies getting a 'ped I am curious, anyone know the definitive answer? -- Oldbloke 2000 Honda CB500 BOTAFOT #140 "He's like Robbo's chubby kid brother"
I think he's right. SWMBO is just finishing her training to ride ,and she had to have the Theory/Hazard test before she started at Riders Edge. But according to them, and we all though it fecking daft, you don't have to pass the theory/hazard until you are ready to take the main test. I'd still like to know for definite though.
Greybeard wrote: Hmm, lambs to the slaughter comes to mind. I can understand not having to do the heory until you take a car test, as you have to have a full licence holding passenger when out on the road, but on a bike you are on your own. It makes no sense to me. -- Oldbloke 2000 Honda CB500 BOTAFOT #140 "He's like Robbo's chubby kid brother"
AFAIK the theory test is not part of the cbt. -- cane [at] ukrm.org ¦ fireblade, r30 botafo t#50 f#03 YTC #15 bbb #6 pm #6 apostle [kotl] flo#12[with bar] New? http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html Rideout? http://www.horrible.demon.co.uk/botafof/ "What was your crime Spazpecker?"
Correct, he doesn't. CBT gets you on the road. You have to pass the theory test before you can do your test. -- John SV650 Black it is and naked
I'm pretty sure you don't have to do the Theory until you want to take your proper test. However, I seem to recall them doing some sort of briefing followed by a theory type test for the 16 year olds when I did my CBT - I went off to get some grub since the instructor didn't think it was necessary for me after I answered a couple of his questions correctly (I had a shiny 100% Theory Test Pass Certificate and a 7 year-old car licence).
Wanna go 50/50 or phone a friend? -- cane [at] ukrm.org ¦ fireblade, r30 botafo t#50 f#03 YTC #15 bbb #6 pm #6 apostle [kotl] flo#12[with bar] New? http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ukrmscbt.html Rideout? http://www.horrible.demon.co.uk/botafof/ "What was your crime Spazpecker?"
You definately do not have to take a theory test when taking your CBT. The theory test is done in conjuction with the full bike test, which he could do if he didn't want L plates. He can't do that until 17 though.
