Ben_E Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Got to my training school this morning not all that confident the test would actually happen due to the ice everywhere, but after talking to my instructor we figured it was worth a punt anyway so we got to the test centre to be told my test (8.30am) was cancelled but they had a free slot at 9.30 if i wanted to wait for that one instead. I figured that was a bit of a stupid question to ask (obviously i didn't point that out) but said yes and settled down to smoke the first of many cigarettes!9.30 came and the examiner came out, checked my licence then took me outside for the eyesight test (which made me realise just how much i need new glasses!) then on to the questions. Nice and simple: how do you check the condition of the chain, show me how to check the brakes and what would you adjust when carrying a pillion.Then we get out on the road and all is going well. He got me to pull over behind a parked car then pull out then a bit further down he got me to do it again. I was a bit worried that i pulled out too close to an oncoming car but put it out of my mind so as not to lose concentration. We did the independant ride which thankfully took us back near to the test centre and after a few more turns and roundabouts and noticing a 20mph speed sign at the last minute we were back. I followed him into the test centre and into the little room to hear those magic words: 'You have passed.' He then ran me through my minors.....one for not doing a lifesaver when merging lanes and one for not checking my mirrors when pulling over. Finally that's it! For one reason or another it's been a mission getting here but finally i have my bike licence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Welcome indeed to the Permanent Grin Club Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiisecondcreep Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yay, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 well done ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Congrats and..............chill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_E Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks guys. It's been a mission what with one thing and another and the snow certainly didn't help but i got there in the end and am very much looking forward to life on two wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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