[KildareMan]

As it says, anything to do with training, who, where, when, test advice etc etc

[KildareMan]

Very useful info from Reillste

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Pre-Test Preparation

Arrive at test centre at least 10 minutes before appointment time and take a seat in the waiting room
Examiner will call you in and bring you to his desk. He will ask to see your licence and will get you to sign a declaration that you are insured and licenced for the bike you are on. Failure to produce licence or sign declaration will result in the test being terminated. If your licence is out of date the test will be terminated.
Examiner will ask you a number of questions from the rules of the road. Know them.
Some questions may not be in the ROTR but will relate to riding the bike.

Brakes.
The most effective/powerful brake on a motorcycle is the FRONT
Maximum braking in good conditions is achieved by applying the front brake first, closely followed by the rear. Distribution should be 70% FRONT and 30% REAR. Brakes should be applied progressively.
Maximum braking in poor conditions is achieved by applying both brakes simultaneously with a 50/50 distribution ratio. Again the brakes are applied progressively.
Braking on a bend or corner should be avoided, however in an emergency you should use the REAR only and gently.

Rear Observation
Either mirrors or shoulder check
This needs to be taken before, moving off, changing lanes, overtaking, turning right or left, at junctions, roundabouts and before slowing or stopping.

Road Position
The correct road position, in the absence of any hazards is slightly left of centre. The examiner will specifically NOT want to see the rider driving in the left hand gutter close to the kerb OR in the right hand half of the lane (unless there is good reason to)

Skidding
Poor roads conditions, gravel, potholes, wet roads, tram lines, wet road paint etc.
Harsh Braking or Acceleration.
Bald tyres.





Technical Checks

TYRES. Tread depth at least 1mm, tyre pressure(different for every bike) and general condition: that there are no cuts or bulges.

LIGHTS (including dipping the headlight) and INDICATORS. That you know where the switches are and how they work. That the lenses are clear and clean and comply with the regulations for lighting in the ROTR.
REFLECTORS. Every bike must have a red rear reflector.

BRAKES. Know where to check and top up the brake fluid and know how to check brake pads or shoes. If you have a hydraulic clutch know how to check the fluid level.

STEERING. The steering must move freely and smoothly from stop lock to stop lock, without touching or interfering with the bodywork.

OIL LEVEL. Know where to check the oil level and top it up.

CHAIN. The chain needs to be kept properly adjusted (different for each machine) and lubricated. You must be able to explain how to adjust the chain as this is a job that needs weekly monitoring.

HORN. Know where the horn is but do not sound it while stationary before the test.

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH. This should only be used in emergencies should as the bike has crashed. The engine should ALWAYS be switched off by the ignition key.

BRAKE LIGHTS and INDICATORS. The examiner will check the both the brake lights and indicators are working.

[ridgeback]

http://www.aonbikeca...tructorlist.pdf


just a link of instructors(not sure if its of any use or in the right place please feel free to delete if not ant use)

IRTA

Bike2Bike

This post has been edited by KildareMan: 20 August 2007 - 07:39 AM

[The Greek AKA The cat]

MAG Ireland list of trainers

And a site I used a lot before my test

http://www.soyouwanttodrive.com/

This post has been edited by The Greek: 20 August 2007 - 10:32 PM

[KildareMan]

Instructor list - pdf for download here

RiderTraining

This post has been edited by KildareMan: 23 August 2007 - 09:46 AM

[KildareMan]

Road Safety Authority (RSA) WEB site for centre pass rates & waiting times.

http://www.drivingte...e/frameset.html

[Deb_Dublin76]

My instructor for the pre test is John at ISM, he is excellent and has a super pass rate. Tel: 874 6677

[K Kid]

http://www.datacraft...ques/index.html

[Linda]

Just a quick heads up to everybody as from the 1st May all instructors must be ADI approved for the vehicle they are instructing. it will be illegal for anyone to take payment if they do not have an ADI permit. Best advice is ask to see their permit and check that they are qualified to instruct bikes (cat A will be on the permit)

[ridertraining]

Linda, on Apr 9 2009, 06:18 PM, said:

Just a quick heads up to everybody as from the 1st May all instructors must be ADI approved for the vehicle they are instructing. it will be illegal for anyone to take payment if they do not have an ADI permit. Best advice is ask to see their permit and check that they are qualified to instruct bikes (cat A will be on the permit)

Shameless plug - Here's one


At the moment the RSA have problems printing the instructor ID cards.

[kevinb99]

Sample Theory test

Thanks Skinner

This post has been edited by kevinb99: 09 November 2009 - 02:39 PM

[scotty]

My mates son (age 21) wants to learn to ride a bike. The son is a qualified airline pilot so now wants to get another skill. He has no bike of his own so wants someone to supply the bike and do intensive training. So who does this in Dublin ?

This post has been edited by kevinb99: 04 January 2010 - 01:51 PM
Reason for edit: Topics merged and stickied

[fatso]

http://www.aaronridertraining.com/

[Titchp]

Ogimos on here
Kev on here
and I used another guy Aiden Sheehan. Have his number.
PM me if youre interested.

This post has been edited by Titchp: 02 January 2010 - 05:53 PM

[jamesobrady]

scotty, on Jan 2 2010, 05:31 PM, said:

The son is a qualified airline pilot

I'd hate to fly with an unqualified one
Martin fay in leixlip is very recommendable. 0872906721

[Aussie]

David Lyons, Easy Rider Training, Trained myself and Mrs Aussie

Great bloke, ive just booked some more training with him

www.bikesafe.ie

[giller]

Star Rider Course, run by Fingal County Council. They have some school bikes and are subsidised as it is a road safety subvention course, so great value.

Excellent instructors. Call 01 8905824 for details.

Giller

[proinnsias]

Can happily recommend David Lyons and Peter Bookey (Aaron Rider Training) from experience ... and Kev seems like a sound enough guy too ! (Haven't handed him any of my hard-earneds yet ..)

P

[AMMC1]

Mike Ganley....www.msa-ireland.com - did my training with them (Ballymount area) supplied the bikes etc., initially in the car park to get feel and control of the bike, and the out on the roads (varied from the country roads of Blessington/ Wicklow and Dublin City!!) Good guys and enjoyed the training. Heard good reports about the others mentioned already so depends on where you're based and who you're comfortable with. Have his mobile if you want to pm.
Good Luck to your young fella, always good to add more skills through life!!

[Kev]

AMMC1, on Jan 2 2010, 10:00 PM, said:

Mike Ganley....www.msa-ireland.com - did my training with them (Ballymount area) supplied the bikes etc., initially in the car park to get feel and control of the bike, and the out on the roads (varied from the country roads of Blessington/ Wicklow and Dublin City!!) Good guys and enjoyed the training. Heard good reports about the others mentioned already so depends on where you're based and who you're comfortable with. Have his mobile if you want to pm.
Good Luck to your young fella, always good to add more skills through life!!

Jonathan Coburn, Mick Ganly's partner in MSA is also the first Civilian RoSPA Examiner in Éire too
They are the people who trained me and got me through the ADI system too.

Just remember to use the ADI register to select your instructor

http://www.drivertesting.info/

BTW if they are not registered here they are not legally allowed to instruct, and check their ADI permit too all ADI's will have one.

RSA ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)

Best of luck
Kev