CBTA Class 6 Full Course

[Keystone19]

Thanks Keystone!
So you got your full license in 4.5months? Sounds good to me.... I'd rather do these courses while things are fresh in my head, bit of repetition helps it all sink in. Also while the L plate was good at the very beginning, I think drivers tend to take advantage of you. ( Or is it just my road "posture" )

SO does this mean you'll get a bigger bike..... or stay with the 250 for a bit?

I am planning to get a new bike shortly...

[Keystone19]

Hill-starts, U-turns and swivelling your head. Head swivelles are the absolute main thing they stress.

Yeah, and don't forget to practice U turns...

Oh, and U turns...

[Leong]

Hill-starts, U-turns and swivelling your head. Head swivelles are the absolute main thing they stress.

Did a few U-Turns today, yes will need more practice doing the head swivels without changing direction. Is there a trick to this, or just practice?

[Keystone19]

Did a few U-Turns today, yes will need more practice doing the head swivels without changing direction. Is there a trick to this, or just practice?

You need to look where you are going and when you are doing a u turn that means right back over your shoulder.

I practised heaps as some will tell you (i got dizzy going around and around and around...) but i still screwed them up on the day. Still, when I finally got my nerves under control I did it perfectly so I guess the practise eventually did pay off.

[Leong]

You need to look where you are going and when you are doing a u turn that means right back over your shoulder.

Are we starting the U turn from a standing start, or while moving? I found the hardest part, was checking my blind spot while going slowly prior to starting the U turn, I tend to wander right... which is NOT good if there is someone in that blind spot. And unlike a push bike, you can't just take your hand off the right handlebar to stop yourself from going right!

[Keystone19]

Are we starting the U turn from a standing start, or while moving? I found the hardest part, was checking my blind spot while going slowly prior to starting the U turn, I tend to wander right... which is NOT good if there is someone in that blind spot. And unlike a push bike, you can't just take your hand off the right handlebar to stop yourself from going right!

At passrite you have to ride from a driveway left (indicate) up a dead end street, indicate, look over your shoulder, do the u turn, turn indicator off, ride down the road, indicate, look over shoulder, do u turn back up street, turn indicator off, ride up street, indicate, head check, and pull in to left.

Or something like that! Main thing is to indicate, do head checks, and actually complete the u turns...

[Leong]

Thanks Keystone

[steved]

Main thing is to indicate, do head checks, and actually complete the u turns...

..... and not put a foot down! Although I did 3 times and still passed. Eyes on the horizon also. This takes some getting used to but actually makes cornering in general much safer/better. Not looking at the road surface is a hard habit to break though.

[Blackadda]

At passrite you have to ride from a driveway left (indicate) up a dead end street, indicate, look over your shoulder, do the u turn, turn indicator off, ride down the road, indicate, look over shoulder, do u turn back up street, turn indicator off, ride up street, indicate, head check, and pull in to left.

Or something like that! Main thing is to indicate, do head checks, and actually complete the u turns...

And do it without putting your foot on the ground or falling off!

[heavenly.talker]

One thing to know about the restricted is the good cop, bad cop routine. Some (one) of the instructors are real keen on breaking the confidence of the group before building it back up.

This was a shock to us and we felt it was entirely unwarranted...but hey...you just do what gets you through to the other side. This doesn't happen on the full course so maybe its just them ensuring you met the standard.

You will be required to weave through cones so make sure you practice that in a car park before attending (infact all of the tests you did for your basic handling skills). You will also be required to demonstrate good braking technique. Safety and obeying the law is given hugh emphasis so make sure you are ofay with the road rules and are practicing your head checks. This is a tedious way to start the morning off but they have to make the course last all day somehow. It was at this point I noticed a slight pooing pooing of participants that had not done their own basic handling course compared to others. This did not seem to be fair as one of their own graduates was absolutely shocking!

The theory is mindnumbingly boring...make sure you take some snacks to eat in class! They do provide coffee and tea which is great :-) The only good news is they try and break up the theory with rides quite often. It gives you a chance to stretch your legs and the like...thanks god for small mercies!! ;-)

Well that pretty much sums up the day...you will be pleased to finish and the end result (the restricted) does make it all worthwhile both in time and money value.

Hope that helps and have fun :-)

[steved]

One thing to know about the restricted is the good cop, bad cop routine. Some (one) of the instructors are real keen on breaking the confidence of the group before building it back up.

This was a shock to us and we felt it was entirely unwarranted...but hey...you just do what gets you through to the other side. This doesn't happen on the full course so maybe its just them ensuring you met the standard.

I don't think the routine was organised. The bad cop is just that way inclined, a lot more grouchy serious about riding. Phil (good cop?) is the guy doing all of the assessing anyway and has a very calming demeanour to riding.

[Blackadda]

Would you believe it, it took 2 weeks and 2 days for me to get the letter from the LTSA barstards. And that was only after having to give Passrite a call.

Thanks Passrite, great job :-)


BOOO LTSA.......... :-(

[Keystone19]

Would you believe it, it took 2 weeks and 2 days for me to get the letter from the LTSA barstards. And that was only after having to give Passrite a call.

Thanks Passrite, great job :-)


BOOO LTSA.......... :-(

Well guess what, I am still waiting and so is Victoria and SteveD as far as I'm aware.

The LTNZ are a pack of useless bureaucrats...

[justsomeguy]

Well guess what, I am still waiting and so is Victoria and SteveD as far as I'm aware.

The LTNZ are a pack of useless bureaucrats...

Don't act so surprised - they are part of the gubbermint - they have a reputation to maintain.

[Blackadda]

Well guess what, I am still waiting and so is Victoria and SteveD as far as I'm aware.

The LTNZ are a pack of useless bureaucrats...

When Jarrah spoke to them, they said "sorry we are still processing some. They will be sent out in the next few days"".

Surprise surprise, mine arrived the very next morning by fast post?

I guess the LTSA staff member must have moved their newspaper and found a pile of paper on the desk...oh better do these now, been here a while ""

If you see nothing today, give Jarrah a call!