Basic Skills test

[Colemans]

just a quick question...


for those of you who have taken the basic skills test and/or lessons... which instructor did you use? any comments? would you recommend to a friend?

[stify]

Hi

We (girlygirl & I) used John Wright and he was brilliant, albeit a bit excentric.
Would definitely recommend him to family friends.

[raster]

John wright is the one, he helped put some of the road code together so he knows his stuff.
025-227 5766 (day) 534-5150 (evening)
Opperates in a warehouse in manukau last I knew.
He has an add in the roadcode that I have.

I have known him for some years now.

[erik]

I went to passrite and did the basic handling skills course thing, not just the test. It was a day thing where they got you to ride around cones and basically just introduce you to riding. I thought it was pretty good, I'd guess they would be ok for just a basic handling skills test too.
There are a number of threads on this topic, but it seems there isn't much of a consensus as to which is the best place. Take a look through a few of the links, maybe they'll be helpful.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=11158
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9969
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=5248
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=4021
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=704

[placidfemme]

just a quick question...


for those of you who have taken the basic skills test and/or lessons... which instructor did you use? any comments? would you recommend to a friend?

My partner and I both used "Doug Swanson" who does his basic skills test and lessons at Akoranga Campus on Sundays.

I believe his rate is $50 per lesson/test

I know a few other people from this site have used his services too and I've never heard a negative comment regarding him. We reccomend him to everyone who asks regarding this.

His contact number is: 09 416-5096

Doug also provides a GN250 for people who don't have a bike.

[_Gina_]

John Wright has 3 x CBR250's & a little (125? I think) for people to use...

[Ramius]

just a quick question...


for those of you who have taken the basic skills test and/or lessons... which instructor did you use? any comments? would you recommend to a friend?

Andrew Templeton from Roadsafe. Wunderbar instructor, and fantastic for his training level and advice!

[Lee Rusty]

afternoons if that is any good to you Phone RideSafe 021 639743.
Can provide bikes, etc if needed - Cost of Test is $50 - lessons to get up to
the level required are $25 an hour, bike hire included

[FROSTY:Me]

Hmm wonder if Lee can teach me how to ride a bike??

[HDTboy]

My partner and I both used "Doug Swanson" who does his basic skills test and lessons at Akoranga Campus on Sundays.

I went with Doug too, and recommend him highly

[Zapf]

Yep.. me too with "Doug Swanson" awesome guy. And nice learning location too.

I really DON'T like the car park Passrite does there course in. Its got a massive drain in the middle and usually the ground is full of dirt and oil, good test for skills. But scary for beginners. And NO run off area.

[Pancakes]

I used Doug and found him encouraging, he was happy to be flexible with times too so I could get my licence after work on a weekday.

[placidfemme]

Good to see so many people have positive feedback about Doug Swanson... I always recommend him

[steved]

John Wright has 3 x CBR250's & a little (125? I think) for people to use...

I think they were just CB's, which is a good idea. CBRs are too peaky for under 30 kp/h riding.

I liked John's course. He was patient and encouraging with a myself and a less confident rider.