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**lokyc** · 12 Apr 08, 09:54 PM

I had mine done here http://www.westlondonmotorcycletraining.com/
More a privateer type job. Not a big training school. Slightly cheaper than the big centres. Usually meets ppl at the Suzuki dealership in Feltham, which is near Heathrow.

Instructor is a bit lacronic. Like bikers, doesn't hold back on profanities. But nice enough. Training's done around Feltham and the test centre's in Pinner. I think in general a good place. Not too crowded. Lots of learner vehicles, cars and bikes. Not a bad place to start.

Just make sure to get good riding gear, helmets and all. Would have passed the first time, except that I wasn't wearing the right gear, and it was a freezing April like this one, and the examiner didn't see my mirror checks cos i was shivering too much to turn my head properly! The side roads are quiet, so good for u-turns and such.

Didn't bother with any training manuals i have to say for the theory test. I just went to one of those free internet sites and made sure i got every question posted right. THere's only so few. If you can pass all those 100%, about 2/3 of the actual questions will come from there. And that should be enough to pass. as for the Hazard awareness bit, came as a shock since i didn't actually read that there is such a segment. but like all things, its about safety. Just think about safety at all times. Same with the hazards. Anything that could remotely get in your way, just click away.

12 Apr 08, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
lokyc L-plates Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 53 lokyc's Gallery Bike: 2008 Ducati 848	I had mine done here http://www.westlondonmotorcycletraining.com/ More a privateer type job. Not a big training school. Slightly cheaper than the big centres. Usually meets ppl at the Suzuki dealership in Feltham, which is near Heathrow. Instructor is a bit lacronic. Like bikers, doesn't hold back on profanities. But nice enough. Training's done around Feltham and the test centre's in Pinner. I think in general a good place. Not too crowded. Lots of learner vehicles, cars and bikes. Not a bad place to start. Just make sure to get good riding gear, helmets and all. Would have passed the first time, except that I wasn't wearing the right gear, and it was a freezing April like this one, and the examiner didn't see my mirror checks cos i was shivering too much to turn my head properly! The side roads are quiet, so good for u-turns and such. Didn't bother with any training manuals i have to say for the theory test. I just went to one of those free internet sites and made sure i got every question posted right. THere's only so few. If you can pass all those 100%, about 2/3 of the actual questions will come from there. And that should be enough to pass. as for the Hazard awareness bit, came as a shock since i didn't actually read that there is such a segment. but like all things, its about safety. Just think about safety at all times. Same with the hazards. Anything that could remotely get in your way, just click away.