CBT Tomorrow

[Clarkee77]

Hi

Got my CBT tomorrow and its due to be heavy rain all day. Is it going to be difficult to do in the rain? having never riden in the rain before!!!

[ks2847]

Hi Clarkee

I did my CBT a couple of weeks ago and although it wasn't raining it was very gusty and I got battered by the wind! It didn't matter though as I was buzzing and enjoying every minute of it.

Just make sure you don't go too fast into corners and make sure you avoid any painted lines/arrows on the road around the bends.

Your instructor will advise you on what to do exactly in the rain and will give you a chance to practice away from the busy roads before doing your minimum 2 hours ride.

Trust me, whatever the weather you will have a great big smile on your face at the end of the CBT!

Have fun
Kenny

[Maxingwell]

Hi Kenny,
When I did my CBT is was nice and sunny in the morning then when I went out on the road ride it started to p*55 it down! The only thing I'd recommend is make sure you have good waterproof clothes (either gortex textiles or waterproofs) and gloves. And make sure there's plenty of overlap between the trousers and top cause my back got wet when I forgot to zip them together!
My hands were quite cold by the end of the ride - loved every minute of it though.
Good luck - and try to avoid wet manhole covers!

[dungeekin]

Good luck and enjoy the CBT - hope it doesn't rain too much for you!

Neil

[dannydlfc]

Good luck fella, i started mine in the rain and ended it in the sun (great british weather for ya!!) didnt fase me one bit, its the same as normal just wet! lol
as kenny said watch out for road markings in corners and just go that bit easier.

[indie]

did my cbt and bike test in the rain many years ago, you will be fine, good luck, although you shouldnt need it

[grotbag]

Originally Posted by Clarkee77

Got my CBT tomorrow and its due to be heavy rain all day. Is it going to be difficult to do in the rain? having never riden in the rain before!!!

I did mine in torrential rain which stopped during the last hour of the day.

You still do all of the same things, it just means you get wet that's all

Listen to the advice from your instructor, wear waterproofs and enjoy it!



Then come back in here tomorrow and tell us how big your grin is!!!!!!!

[Rerb]

Good luck

This may make you feel a little better:-
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[heavenlees]

Thanks Rerb

Was just trying to figure out how to do that after a 10 hour bad night shift lol it really doesn't matter what the weather is like you just want to pass so bad you get on with it

[Clarkee77]

Hey all!

Thanks for your comments, your all dead right!! Still done it all, was great fun! really enjoyed myself, and i got bloody soaked but well worth it!!!

Got my lessons starting now in august!! cant wait to get my full license now!!!