mako2015 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi!I wonder how many miles you should have done after passing your CBT before taking the full licence?I passed my CBT in January this year and have done just over 1000 miles in 2 months (and will continue at this rate due to my rather long commute and leisure activities). I was thinking to take the full licence 6 months after the CBT or even earlier if I have time. I am thinking... I encounter so many different scenarios, roads, junctions etc. every day so after 6 months I should hopefully be confident enough to ride a bigger bike. My mileage should be around 3000- 3500 by then. Maybe it's important to mention that my commute includes a lot of London's rush-hour traffic and as annoying as it is it's probably good practice.What do you guys say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 To be honest. its like asking how long a piece of string is.A lot of people go straight from CBT to their tests while others spend years honing skills on a 125.I suppose the downside to many miles of practice on a learner is the tendency to pick up bad habits. Just do your test mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 To be honest. its like asking how long a piece of string is.A lot of people go straight from CBT to their tests while others spend years honing skills on a 125.I suppose the downside to many miles of practice on a learner is the tendency to pick up bad habits. Just do your test mate.And the down side to rushing onto a bike that's too big for your ability is scaring yourself shitless or getting smeared across a wall Swings and roundabouts, I say do it at your own pace and see what works for you. No need to feel that you should take any more or less time than seems natural to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) I went from never sitting on a bike to having my full licence in 4 weeks, in hindsight that was a little too fast and the result was I've dropped the bike twice in the 2 weeks I've owned it and I'm now back to square 1 in regards to confidence. Edited March 24, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Rant.Everybody is different old boy. Not saying it's definitely the way to go just giving an opinion. I also think it has a lot to do with past experience, both on 2 wheels and in a car.Personally I didn't own a bike for 20 odd years before doing DAS. I'd had 125's as a kid and also scooters (proper ones) but had also had a car license for 20 plus year.So for me 125's made no sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 No worries Neil, wasn't trying to shoot you down or say there's a right or wrong way - just presenting the other side of the coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 From no licence to a full licence in 2.5 days and I'm still alive! Its not about mileage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Yup Stu.Doing well for your age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 That is all for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Same as some of the others on here. I took my CBT having never ridden anything before, then booked my DAS and just got on with it. If anything it was easier riding a bigger bike than a smaller 125 as they're more planted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 From no licence to a full licence in 2.5 days and I'm still alive! Its not about mileage!! What's a CBTSeriously you take as long as you need to get ready for the tests. There is no right or wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I did 2 years on a 125 before doing my DAS. Girl I was with hadn't really ridden before. Instructor said we both had as much to learn. Her how to learn to ride and me how to learn to ride properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I did 2 years on a 125 before doing my DAS. Girl I was with hadn't really ridden before. Instructor said we both had as much to learn. Her how to learn to ride and me how to learn to ride properly When I did mine I had a kid with me who had lost is licence on the 6 points in two years ruling and had to resit his test again he was done for speeding! He was slow as anything and really couldn't ride a bike! the instructor had to spend more time with him!! after the 2.5 days I passed he failed! Not sure if he had too many bad habits or what but he was shite he was always leaving indicators on and stupid stuff like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm hoping to do the DAS in a few months time.What are the habits I need to get into for the test?I've been riding a lot in the month since I did the CBT but I've been driving 4 wheels since 1996 so probably full of bad habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Oasis remembering your life savers on all roundabouts and lane merges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Oasis remembering your life savers on all roundabouts and lane merges!Cheers, I have made that a habit already.Is there anything else that's mandatory? Like the '10 to 2' hand position in the car driving test, is there anything hands, feet related? Sorry to steal your thread Marko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Eeeerrm don't leave your foot over the rear brake is the only thing I can think of don't worry your instructor will very quickly let you know if you're doing something wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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