daveinlim Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Can anyone on here recommend a school to do the DAS test through? I was going to use Advantage Wimbledon but it looks like they are closed? There seems to be quite a few places about but it's hard to tell which are good and which bought their reviews. Any suggestions in South or southwest London? Also, how much is a reasonable fee for instructions, bike hire and the tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) Just a thought. If you are based in Portsmouth like it says on your profile I wouldn`t mind betting it would be cheaper to use someone local rather than pay London prices. If you can go out west I know of Lightning training near Slough and also Oxford where a mate works. Cheers Ian Edited May 19, 2021 by Ian Frog Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 You could try Phoenix, but they will like almost all others be looking after those that had training/tests canceled due to the lockdown. Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 16 hours ago, Ian Frog said: Just a thought. If you are based in Portsmouth like it says on your profile I wouldn`t mind betting it would be cheaper to use someone local rather than pay London prices. If you can go out west I know of Lightning training near Slough and also Oxford where a mate works. Cheers Ian Thanks Ian I'm firmly in London now. Hadnt even thought of the location on my profile. Using someone outside London would likely be cheaper but Oxford over 2 hours drive for me. Would make for a very long day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 15 hours ago, Fish said: You could try Phoenix, but they will like almost all others be looking after those that had training/tests canceled due to the lockdown. Fish Yeah I'm expecting there to be a long waiting list. I've my CBT and theory done so I might as well get my name down somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob83 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 If you can make the journey to Northolt - West London, then give Passmasters a call. They use the Uxbridge test centre which has some great examiners who like a bit of banter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShouldKnowBetter Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I used Phoenix for DAS and then the DVLA Advanced. I’d highly recommend them, decent people, good training, and I passed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, ShouldKnowBetter said: I used Phoenix for DAS and then the DVLA Advanced. I’d highly recommend them, decent people, good training, and I passed Ive booked in a taster session on a "big bike" with phoenix. They seem to have a good rep, worth it for a tenner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 That could prove to be the most expensive tenner you've ever spent 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 21:56, daveinlim said: Ive booked in a taster session on a "big bike" with phoenix. They seem to have a good rep, worth it for a tenner. Which location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 15 hours ago, Fish said: Which location? Crystal palace. Heading there later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 30/05/2021 at 22:52, bonio said: That could prove to be the most expensive tenner you've ever spent I've got a feeling you're going to be right about that. I just want my L plates off. And maybe a CBR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 So I've had my first taster on something bigger than my 125. I had about 40 minutes on a Honda cb650f. The instructor seemed like a nice guy and knowledgeable. I learned a good bit in that short time. Managed to fit in a few mod 1 bits like the slalom, figure of 8 and U-turn. All which seemed easier than on my 125 which is wierd. I just need to book the training/test through them now. Get it done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Finally got around to booking the DAS. Pencilled in for the end of September. Lots of practice time before hand I guess 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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