Trying To Book Test

[Nico]

Been trying to book a test online and getting no joy.

Does anyone know of the best way to get this done or if they have a cut off time for booking future tests. The closest I can get is 25 miles away in an area i'm not familiar with and in December. My local test centre just won't show any available dates.

Has anyone had any joy with cancellations and if so were they online or by phoning up.

Tried local training centres and they won't consider me unless I use their bike and book 3 days training. I want to use my bike and if I pass either use 33bhp for 2 years or do direct access in the mean time. Can't warrant spending £450 on training when I do 250 miles a week on the bike.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Nico

[grotbag]

Try some of these Nico
http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=Motorcycle+trainin g+South+Staffordshire&meta=cr%3DcountryUK|countryG B&btnG=Google+Search

How about booking a couple of lesson's with an instructor and get him/her to book you a test?

I know training school's block book test's which is may be why you can't get one until December

[chilli]

just keep trying the online web page,
been trying mine every 30 mins or so
nothing in colchester until end of nov
but got one on tuesday ( 2nd time fingers crossed)
at the end of the month 30th sept,
in bury st edmonds
which works out it on the 11th day after my test
lucky for me,
but its 50 miles away, but i want to pass quicker so i took it !

i might be a GOOD IDEA TO BOOK A LESSON OR 2 LIKE GROTBAG SAYs !

good luck paul

[chilli]

keep trying mate!
i did my test yesterday
and i was the only test of the day ( 14.32 pm )
the tester said no others were booked so he had a good day !
so there out there some where
you might have to travel a little but who cares !
your not only going to ride where you have done your test !

good luck mate

paul

[bulldog63]

be ready to phone them when they open, got through in under 3 mins this morning.....thats got to be a record, or as an earlier post mentioned book a lesson or two at your local bike school & get them to book it for you

[Nico]

Booked a day lesson and test the following day on a 500. Its miles away, but not far from where I work, which is in the Shard End area of Birmingham!

Its very busy round there and I hope I don't end up freezing, because I do when riding to work.

Can anyone recommend anything to keep my hands and feet warm as clutch control is not as easy when I can't feel my hands lol.

[grotbag]

Originally Posted by Nico

Can anyone recommend anything to keep my hands and feet warm as clutch control is not as easy when I can't feel my hands lol.

You havent said what you wear already so .........

If you don't wear gloves then wear some.
If you already wear gloves then get some of those 'magic' gloves to wear inside them.
Try some thick or thermal socks.

Have you looked around the forums for the info you want? What underware should I buy?

[druidsam]

also.. make sure the gloves aren't too tight as that can cause pins and needles and if its wet, get some surgical gloves for a base layer........ and thermal undies do make a difference



....................Sam

[Nico]

Currently wear full RST leathers and gloves with Oxtar boots.

I'll definately take your suggestions on board because winter riding is not something that I am used to.

[grotbag]

I had my CBT canceled last winter because of snow, then did it just after Christmas in torrential rain, so agree with you - be prepared!