Abraxix92 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hello guy's as some people know i have just recently gotten my provisional so i went to book my cbt today and managed to get in on Wednesday.Now i heard this takes 8 hours?But when i asked what starting time was they said it starts at 9:30 and normally ends around 2:30-3:30They also said they have only 1 jacket spare, which is no problem because i have a motorcycle jacket with elbow and back protection.Now, should i take all my gear? or use theirs? if i take all my gear i think i would prefer to leave the helmet in case i damage it but if i damage theirs i would have to pay for it?They also said i must learn basic highway code at home, as they don't have time for it there, where can i learn more about it in detail? i know the basics but would like to learn more anyway for my own safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 They also said i must learn basic highway code at home, as they don't have time for it there, where can i learn more about it in detail? i know the basics but would like to learn more anyway for my own safety. Google has the answer...https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fbrowse%2Fdriving%2Fhighway-code&ei=SUppUeG9A6jM0AWGo4HgCw&usg=AFQjCNGD5KdB0V_4sOOaY13OWdputJAFdQ&sig2=7Iv2YWY6Sjg7dAxT8VlP6g&bvm=bv.45175338,d.d2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D282 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Buy the Highway Code book from whsmiths!Take your own kit there's will probably have a million other people's sweat inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 ........deffo take your own kit....it'll fit better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 They also said i must learn basic highway code at home, as they don't have time for it there, where can i learn more about it in detail? i know the basics but would like to learn more anyway for my own safety. Google has the answer...https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDQQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fbrowse%2Fdriving%2Fhighway-code&ei=SUppUeG9A6jM0AWGo4HgCw&usg=AFQjCNGD5KdB0V_4sOOaY13OWdputJAFdQ&sig2=7Iv2YWY6Sjg7dAxT8VlP6g&bvm=bv.45175338,d.d2k Alright thanks yes i was going to Google it if needed be, but as i had a few question's thought i may as well put that here also.I guess i will take all my own gear, even waterproofs if its bad weather! :3About helmet what happens with the intercom system? is it built into there helmets or easy to take out and put into mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I guess i will take all my own gear, even waterproofs if its bad weather! :3About helmet what happens with the intercom system? is it built into there helmets or easy to take out and put into mine? Usually the ear piece fits independently of the helmet.And usually it's a one-way audio arrangement, so you listen, hence no need for a microphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 I guess i will take all my own gear, even waterproofs if its bad weather! :3About helmet what happens with the intercom system? is it built into there helmets or easy to take out and put into mine? Usually the ear piece fits independently of the helmet.And usually it's a one-way audio arrangement, so you listen, hence no need for a microphone. Alright thanks, that is good to know!My helmet fits perfect with my balaclava that will be no problem for the ear piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nell Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Good luck with the cbt.You shouldn't have a problem with the ear piece. They normally plug into a radio that you wear on a belt that the instructor gives you.As for the time the cbt takes, well, it depends on how fast you pick it up. I did my first over 2 days, but some manage it in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks nell thats what i don't get people say its a 8hour training thing, yet 9:30am till 3:30 is 6 hours then i get a dinner break apparently....Anyhow been and bought a highway code book just 30mins ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zod Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 The time it takes usually depends on how many there are doing the CBT on the day plus how long it takes you to pick it up, some are confident enough and just get straight into it and do good while others maybe a bit slow at it. When you go for the CBT you'll have a little introduction and a talk with/from the instructor who will tell you what is what, what you need to do, what you need to look out for, what you'll be doing on the day and so on...That sometimes takes about an hour max. Then your on the bike doing the first part of the CBT, remember to bring both parts of your provisional with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you alot.Just hoping i don't fail it somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you alot.Just hoping i don't fail it somehow!You can't fail. The place I went had a guarantee that said if they don't consider you safe, you'd go back the next day. That's all it is. Giving you a basic level of training so you're 'safe' on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 All went okay.... posted in CBT experiences thanks for the advise guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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