02-12-12, 07:56 PM
Well I've tried it and... found it on the whole pretty good. A tad frustrating, some of the methods are tricky and some (going straight over roundabouts for instance) don't feel right at all at first, but having gone through it I think it's been pretty worthwhile.
I've reached the 'standard', apparently, and take the test shortly.
Not sure how 'safer' I am as a rider - the only real change to my riding has been the level of observation and (another odd one I thought at first) indicating less. And going straight over roundabouts of course.
As for the criticism here (and elsewhere) I think it's horses for courses - doubtless there are many who have learned everything there is to know about riding already or simply dislike the slightly worthy (and IAM is a bit worthy) attitude and for them it's probably not worth the 139 quid. But for everyone else I'd say its worth a look.
Just be prepared to stick rigidly to the speed limits - harder than you'd think...
S
I've reached the 'standard', apparently, and take the test shortly.
Not sure how 'safer' I am as a rider - the only real change to my riding has been the level of observation and (another odd one I thought at first) indicating less. And going straight over roundabouts of course.
As for the criticism here (and elsewhere) I think it's horses for courses - doubtless there are many who have learned everything there is to know about riding already or simply dislike the slightly worthy (and IAM is a bit worthy) attitude and for them it's probably not worth the 139 quid. But for everyone else I'd say its worth a look.
Just be prepared to stick rigidly to the speed limits - harder than you'd think...
S
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