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What do i need to drive?

Ched - 2008-07-17 05:21:18 - Motorcycles

Okay I'm sixteen. I'm a computer wizkid but when it comes to cars/motorbikes i really dont have a clue (I'm working on it though using the net to find out how engines work etc lol) Yeah anyway... to the point. I want to start driving. I work for KC Computer Repairs but I'm limited to the work I can do due to being restricted to my local area. I want to be able to expand and get a little further (The company aims to be with you within the hour of you calling for example if someone calls at 3.10 then a tech likeme should be with them by 4.10 and so im really limited) I want to et myself a scooter/moped/motorbike whatever lol just something to get me a around for as cheap as possible. I know i need a license but what license? I know i need a bike (obviously :D) I know i need insurance but whats an a average price I'll be paying? What else do i need? All help greatly appreciated :D Many Thanks, Keiron

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you forgot road tax mate

You need a helmet.

You have to buy a provisional licence from the post office, then take youe CBT test. Youy can take your CBT on a moped, which only allows you to ride a moped or on a 125cc, which allows you to ride upto 125cc and not above untill you have passd your theory and final test.

A car would be a start.

at your age, insurance for ANY bike is going to be very high....I would start with a scooter of some sort, not sure what your area is like as far as traffic and roads you will be driving, but the scooters will run like 45 MPH...If you want something bigger check on a 250cc bike. Insurance won't be too bad for 250cc or less...

At 16 in the UK you can't ride anything bigger than a 50cc moped. You'll need a provisional driving licence with motorcycle entitlement, your local Post Office (if there are any left) will have the forms you need to fill in to apply for this (note - you must tick the box for motorcycle entitlement, you don't get this automatically). Then you will need to complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) with an approved instructor, which is usually a 1-day course. You can NOT fail CBT, but if your instructor feels you are not yet up to the required standard, he or she can refuse to issue a certificate. I've no idea what insurance will cost you, as I was considerably older than you when I started riding, but if it's less than £300 I'll be surprised. You also need a helmet, by law. You can get one from around £50, up to however much you want to spend. You don't legally need any other protective clothing, but I'd recommend it. Sliding on tarmac at 30mph, average denim jeans wear through in about a second - if you wear a suit for work it will be less. Decent gloves can be as little as £10-£20, boots that will offer some protection for about £50. A textile jacket with armour can cost about £100, if you are lucky some places throw the matching trousers in for free - shop around! Once you're 17, you'll be able to make the choice between a bigger bike (125cc maximum) or a car. Given your job, the car would make more sense, but bikes are more fun! Good luck.