15-06-14, 01:26 AM
(15-06-14, 01:18 AM)midden link Wrote: I haven't put this thread up to ridicule you Christo, it's just a thought which come to mind on the back of your news. I did in my last post mention the bike test shows ability to ride. You actually did much more in your test than me and probably most of us. My point is merely highlighting the stupidity of the system. Pilots have to complete x amount of hours in the air before getting licences as do I believe HGV drivers, yet motorcyclists just have bhp restrictions for a fixed time regardless of whether that time is spent riding or not and that time remains fixed regardless of how the rider performs.
Let's face it Christo there are far worse than you
and to add to the stupidity....the bhp restriction is based on age. I passed last year, and as I was over 25, I was immediately awarded an unrestricted license - which makes the restriction for young(er) riders even more bonkers.
Passing a test merely indicates you can ride safely to a set standard, but as we all know on here, its only the beginning of the path to learning to ride properly.