Basic skills recommendation in Christchurch?

[Redmoggy]

Hi guys. Can anyone recomend a learner school in christchurch?
Thanks
Rod

[Gibbo89]

Hi guys. Can anyone recomend a learner school in christchurch?
Thanks
Rod

mainland driving school is where i'm heading for my learners test soon. its of Annex road i believe. they also do beginner courses and courses for the more experienced drivers too. i have a pamphlet i could scan and email to you if you like.

hope that helps?

[Redmoggy]

thanks for the reply i will check them out.
I would be interested to know how you get on with them. Im trying to get the girlfriend on to wheels and want someone reliable etc.
Good luck with the test

[Gibbo89]

thanks for the reply i will check them out.
I would be interested to know how you get on with them. Im trying to get the girlfriend on to wheels and want someone reliable etc.
Good luck with the test

bit of an update for you. im sitting my basic handling test on the 21st of this month. i was also given two other numbers. 1 of them was for a guy who has lately moved down to christchurch and he said he might not be ready for that kinda stuff in a month or so. and the other number i tried, the bloke said the guy that used to do it left and they dont have any1 else at the moment that can do the basci handling test. so i guess were stuck with the 1 place in chch at the moment.

its around 70 bucks for the minimum to pass the test and a bit of practice and no specific tuition. but u can pay 130 ish for a 1 hr session, involves 45mins of tuition stuff and 15 min od the actual test.

i'll let you know how i get on with them.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I done mine through Mainland. I can definitely recommend them! The guys there are really good. Best of luck!

[Gibbo89]

I done mine through Mainland. I can definitely recommend them! The guys there are really good. Best of luck!

thanks, got any tips for a learner about to sit the basic handling test?

[cromagnon]

thanks, got any tips for a learner about to sit the basic handling test?

I went through mainland, just pay the extra to get the tuition + test and you are pretty much guaranteed to pass. The tuition is basically just going through each aspect of the test and then you do the test right at the end. You will also learn some of the basics like looking through corners etc...

[Gibbo89]

I went through mainland, just pay the extra to get the tuition + test and you are pretty much guaranteed to pass. The tuition is basically just going through each aspect of the test and then you do the test right at the end. You will also learn some of the basics like looking through corners etc...

ahh ok, so maybe its worth paying double? i thought id just pay the minimum and risk it!

[cromagnon]

ahh ok, so maybe its worth paying double? i thought id just pay the minimum and risk it!

I wouldnt say it was worth the risk, unless you have had a lot of experience on motorbikes before.

[Gibbo89]

I wouldnt say it was worth the risk, unless you have had a lot of experience on motorbikes before.

fair call, maybe il change... i was told that you get two trys at each stage. ie 2 dabs at the cone weave if needed. 2 dabs at the 'emergecy' braking etc etc

[SMOKEU]

I was quite happy about the service I got at Mainland driving school as well. I would recommend the lesson before you go for the actual test.

[KiwiPhoenix]

thanks, got any tips for a learner about to sit the basic handling test?

Yeah, just what Cromagnon says. If you haven't had any time on a bike (I only done about 10hrs on a dirt bike) then having the tuition is well worth the money! They also give you some hints and tips on what to work on when you do get out riding!

[Flip]

Don't forget about the Saturday WNR. We have a couple of new riders there this week. Glowing Plug and myself had a lovely wee ride looking after one of them.

Mainland are fine.

[Gibbo89]

Don't forget about the Saturday WNR. We have a couple of new riders there this week. Glowing Plug and myself had a lovely wee ride looking after one of them.

Mainland are fine.

sweet, i hope to be on the saturday rides soon. poosibly the 26th after i do the practical and theory test that week.

sorry for hijacking your thread redmoggy! I changed my booking to include a lesson etc before the 15min test. thanks for all the feedback guys.

[Qkchk:Me]

fair call, maybe il change... i was told that you get two trys at each stage. ie 2 dabs at the cone weave if needed. 2 dabs at the 'emergecy' braking etc etc

Only get 1 shot at the Straight Line,
2 shots at the Stop in the Box,
2 shots at the Cone Weave,
2 shots at the Emergency Stop
1 shot at Indicating in the Curve
2 shots at Stopping in the Curve.
PLUS The Instructor will be looking for a few more things like High wrists, Stalling etc and if you don't listen to the instructions your test could be over before you know it.

Any money you put into training is only beneficial for yourself, its a form of self improvement. If you try and do it cheap you are only cheating yourself in the long term. Our students are very happy when they spend the extra $$ and get some tutition - everyone walks away with a new skill or two.

Good luck for the BHS.