BoB3rt Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Since passing my licence about a month ago, many people are amazed to find i have a bike licence and not a car licence... so i figured is it the norm to get a car licence first? I will ask the audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTBB Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 When I did my car licence I had no intention of ever riding a bike. The thought used to scare me! I then built up a lot of driving experience, did my IAM assessment, along with a whole host of other advanced driving qualifications learnt. Then woke up one day & thought 'sod it' & booked my CBT! I loved it so here I am now with a bike & a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseW Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I've had my car licence a few years now.Always wanted a bike but listened to family members too much - about how dangerous bikes are.Not any more, I've not long passed my cbt and the wife passed hers yesterday.It's sooooo much easier with an understanding wife !! Jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Bike first on prov 250cc,then car full licence ,soon Bike full licence 20 years after Car test pass ! Full circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjerrybob Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Well i did my cbt first, then my car licence and then my full bike licence so which option do i pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 i had my bike licence first pass my test 10 years ago, about 3 or 4 months ago i pass my car test, i only went in for car test so i find it easier to find work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I have a full bike license, provisional car license. Completely ignored people's (usually uneducated) opinions on bikes. What made me originally choose a bike, was the insurance price (at the time was 17, and quoted £200 for a CG125 TPFT vs £1.5K to get insured on my mum's car, even with a full license, which i didn't have), and the fact i could ride on a provisional (rather than after an expensive totally unaffordable suite of lessons and tests).Having a gap year (in sales) before university allowed me to do the natural thing; progress onto (a) bigger bike, and get the practical things like panniers, big chains etc that make a bike far more versatile and practical to keep.Can't see how a student in a city is supposed to afford (to insure) a car (at least apart from those who have "mummy and daddy" step in to help - or live with family), so i don't have one.I've casually taken a few car driving lessons when i can afford it (so not currently), but do want to get a car license ASAP (which won't make it any faster because money is the limiting factor) so that i can rent a car if the need ever comes up for needing one (rare). Bike Safe is of higher priority to me though, that's booked for July! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 went through the bike license stagesa few months later i went through my car license stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshRS Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I had both licenses whilst i was 17.I did get my car license first, but that's only becuase i kept failing module 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I had both licenses whilst i was 17.I did get my car license first, but that's only becuase i kept failing module 1 Was it you that took like, 7 tries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanda Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Bike licence first, back in the days when you could do it on a 250, then car about 6 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshRS Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I had both licenses whilst i was 17.I did get my car license first, but that's only becuase i kept failing module 1 Was it you that took like, 7 tries? Oi, 5 i'll have you know. and that was on an RS attempting the U turn.6th time on a YBR with no experience on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I passed my Bike test when I was 17 and the car when I was 26I am now 45 so you can do the math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Bike in my Teens, then Car when i joined up (RAF)(22), and trucks (27), when deployed on operations (war role), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsisterbiker Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 car first - navy paidbike 3 years ago after my first pillion ride gave me a push Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Car 1977Bike 1980 ....................on a borrowed bike, because I foolishly announcedin the pub one evening "anyone can pass their bike test" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgehugger Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I only have a bike license, passed my test when I was 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I had both licenses whilst i was 17.I did get my car license first, but that's only becuase i kept failing module 1 Was it you that took like, 7 tries? Oi, 5 i'll have you know. and that was on an RS attempting the U turn.6th time on a YBR with no experience on one I was close then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Did car first over 10 years ago and although I always fancied a bike I never thought I would be able to get one due to kid and b*tch wife But luckily I got divorced and finally I can learn to ride And whats even better, my girlfriend is also starting to think about bike. We are going to sell our car in a month and she is getting a bike as well woohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si 2the Mon Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Passed my car test when I was 17 and passed my bike test a few months ago at the age of 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Car at 17, thought I was fine on my 250. Bike at 18 coz they were talking about restrictions. didn't own a car until I was 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollingskies Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Almost got my car license then I basically realised this guy's situation below and didn't sit the test. So bike license first, but I was driving long before. I have a full bike license, provisional car license. Completely ignored people's (usually uneducated) opinions on bikes. What made me originally choose a bike, was the insurance price (at the time was 17, and quoted £200 for a CG125 TPFT vs £1.5K to get insured on my mum's car, even with a full license, which i didn't have), and the fact i could ride on a provisional (rather than after an expensive totally unaffordable suite of lessons and tests).Having a gap year (in sales) before university allowed me to do the natural thing; progress onto (a) bigger bike, and get the practical things like panniers, big chains etc that make a bike far more versatile and practical to keep.Can't see how a student in a city is supposed to afford (to insure) a car (at least apart from those who have "mummy and daddy" step in to help - or live with family), so i don't have one.I've casually taken a few car driving lessons when i can afford it (so not currently), but do want to get a car license ASAP (which won't make it any faster because money is the limiting factor) so that i can rent a car if the need ever comes up for needing one (rare). Bike Safe is of higher priority to me though, that's booked for July! Spent hundreds on car lessons and then realised I could NEVER afford the insurance. Like you say around £1,500 (for an old banger). Like you uni seems to be full of spoilt brats and some get given everything.Now I have just got a job and been offered a company car (it's a V70) and now it's time to get the car license. I'm a biker at heart though and hope to upgrade to a thundercat next year when my insurance premiums will fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Dude why spend so much then just pack it all in againyour only gunna have to spend more in catching up! (albeit not so much but still) once starting, you shoulda seen it through!never mind good luck! recently did mine, its a piece of piss even though i was told the night before i had to do it in my own car! (and the test was about 9:17am or something) so only had about 2-3 hours training in my own car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beads Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 car,hgv,bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 bike - 17car - 19 i'm currently 19 lol will always choose the bikes over the car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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