Advise and help for A1 Driving Test

[Yamaha786]

Hi all,
I have booked my A1 Driving Test today at the Tallaght test center. I have a YahamViagra 125. I would greatly appraciate any advise and help regarding the test. My rear tyre depth is just 1mm would it be advisable to get the tyre changed before the test.
I have been riding this bike for 6 months in Dublin and had been riding motorcycle's for over 10 years in India, but still feeling nervous for the test.

I have been riding the bike here very well with no problems, however would it be advisable to take some pre-test lesson please suggest some trainer if necessary.

Thanks in advance.

Murtaza.

[jimgoose]

Yes, change the tyre. Don't leave anything on the raggedy edge in a test situation, including yourself. Turn up in plenty of time, with the bike clean and yourself clad in proper attire - jacket/L-plate tabard/boots/decent helmet.

Be courteous yet relaxed with the examiner - introduce yourself and offer a handshake on meeting him/her. First impressions count for a lot in these matters - I wish it weren't so, but it is. I've learned that much!

Do take at least a pre-test course from a competent, reputable instructor. They are worth their weight in gold. I don't know of anyone in the Dublin area, but I passed an "A" test here in Cork recently after a Full Metal Jacket-style refresher and I highly recommend it. It will increase your chances of passing *dramatically* and make you a better rider.

Above all, be safe and enjoy yourself.

[Adamt GT250R]

Try Dave Lyons for the pretest as Jim said! bikesafe.ie is his website. 2nd piece of advice, cancel the a1 test, go for d full A, its d exact same test except ya wont restrict urself
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Dave can lend ya a bike for dat if ya want
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Take it handy, and good luck mate!

[07cBrBird]

Originally Posted by Adamt GT250R

Try Dave Lyons for the pretest as Jim said! bikesafe.ie is his website. 2nd piece of advice, cancel the a1 test, go for d full A, its d exact same test except ya wont restrict urself
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Dave can lend ya a bike for dat if ya want
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Take it handy, and good luck mate!

... I would agree with both threads here, I did my pre-test with David... Confidence will put you at ease prior to your test-date (and, if possible try and book him in the same day as your test, he may have an idea of the route your tester will take you).

As Adamt said
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, go for your full A, if you get hooked on two wheels you'll be sorry you did'nt. Best of luck