- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; Revised edition edition (21 Aug 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844255603
- ISBN-13: 978-1844255603
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 247,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A sister publication to the highly successful "Learn to Drive", this colourful new edition contains everything you need to know to master the skills of motorcycling. Fully updated with all the new regulations and test details, it takes you from the first stages of Compulsory Basic Training through to passing your theory and practical motorcycle tests. It makes the ideal study aid, combining all the elements of the motorcycle test - including the full list of theory questions - in a single volume. Clearly written and illustrated, the book contains top-class photography that directly relates the advice given to real-life riding situations on the road.
About the Author
Robert Davies began his career in motoring journalism in 1986 and writes extensively about driving, travel and road safety, especially in his capacity as features editor of Advanced Driving, the magazine of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. He lives near Blandford in Dorset.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One word sums up this book - "thorough". The book genuinely covers everything that you will need to know to complete your CBT, pass the theory test and successfully pass your practical test.
Well presented throughout, with helpful pictures, diagrams and photos, this book is brilliant. The style of writing is pleasant, describing material in enough detail to be complete, but not so much as to become heavyweight.
The current edition of this book does now include the questions you may be asked in a 2008 theory test, as the book was revised with questions current from September 2007 onwards (at the time the number of questions in the test increased to 50). The current version (which I have) is ISBN #978-1844252206 and looks like that in the Amazon photo above.
Although you could pass the test with just this book, I would still recommend the Focus Multimedia Test Success Hazard Perception DVD-ROM and the official DSA Theory Test for Motorcyclists CD-ROM. This will ensure that you have experience of the mechanisms used to test you in the theory test.
I wouldn't recommend the DSA Theory Test for Motorcyclists book, which duplicates the questions at the back of "Learn to Ride". Nor would I recommend buying a copy of the Highway Code, as for learning purposes, you can read it on the DirectGov website.
In summary, if you can only get one book to help you pass your motorbike tests, make it this one.
Well presented throughout, with helpful pictures, diagrams and photos, this book is brilliant. The style of writing is pleasant, describing material in enough detail to be complete, but not so much as to become heavyweight.
The current edition of this book does now include the questions you may be asked in a 2008 theory test, as the book was revised with questions current from September 2007 onwards (at the time the number of questions in the test increased to 50). The current version (which I have) is ISBN #978-1844252206 and looks like that in the Amazon photo above.
Although you could pass the test with just this book, I would still recommend the Focus Multimedia Test Success Hazard Perception DVD-ROM and the official DSA Theory Test for Motorcyclists CD-ROM. This will ensure that you have experience of the mechanisms used to test you in the theory test.
I wouldn't recommend the DSA Theory Test for Motorcyclists book, which duplicates the questions at the back of "Learn to Ride". Nor would I recommend buying a copy of the Highway Code, as for learning purposes, you can read it on the DirectGov website.
In summary, if you can only get one book to help you pass your motorbike tests, make it this one.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read a friends copy of this out of boredom when i had nothing else to read and to say i was surprised was an understatement.
I have already passed my test, but still found this interesting.
it's surprising just how much of the basics you have forgotten.
It gives you everything from basic riding skills and tehniques - right up to sitting the actual test's themselves.
For once an honest book that actually delivers what it says on the cover.
I would recommend this for all beginners thinking about taking up riding and also - Motorcycle Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge and Strategies for Riding Right , for when you have passed :)
I have already passed my test, but still found this interesting.
it's surprising just how much of the basics you have forgotten.
It gives you everything from basic riding skills and tehniques - right up to sitting the actual test's themselves.
For once an honest book that actually delivers what it says on the cover.
I would recommend this for all beginners thinking about taking up riding and also - Motorcycle Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge and Strategies for Riding Right , for when you have passed :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my first review but I felt compelled to put down how good I thought this book was. I checked the other reviews before buying this and it is excellent value for money. I'm only marking it down (to 4 stars)as it refers to the pre september 2007 theory test (35 questions changed in Sept 07 to 50 questions) and i wonder if the question bank is fully up to date. Nevertheless an excellent book that helped me to sail through the theory test with less than a fortnight from ordering it to picking up my pass certificate. so many thanks.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Comprehensive, one too keep!
I bought this book nigh on a year ago now whilst learning to take my motorcycle test. I can happily say that with just practice and this book i passed my theory dropping only 4... Read more
Published 4 months ago by CurlyBlakey
OK, but no comparison to the DSA Guide to Riding - Essential Skills
print quality wasn't great with the copy that i received (and promptly returned to Amazon) with eligible text on some pages of the book due to excessive ink splurges. Read more
Published 8 months ago by joeselliott
Best Learner Book
In my opinion this is the single best book on how to pass your motorcycle test. I also had the DSA books, which were ok but this topped them. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Col
Great Book - a definite bonus if you're new to bikes
I recently decided the time was right to fulful an ambition to get myself a bike. Having never so much as ridden pillion, I was a total novice who found the whole idea of having... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Convex
Excellent!
Excellent book, starts with the very basics, bike types, kit needed, bike bits and pieces, simple stuff like that and basics like how to put a bike on it's stand. Read more
Published 17 months ago by alfakid
Off Putting.
I loved the book, it was very clear on the information it gave out.
The only problem I had, was it was so detailed it actually put me off riding a motorbike. Read more
The only problem I had, was it was so detailed it actually put me off riding a motorbike. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by Adelaide Goffin
Not bad at all.
I got this shortly before doing my CBT for the very first time. As a nervous rider, I found the intro sections very helpful and it gave me a bit of a head start in terms of where... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by S. Abel
Ride
The service was excellent and even included a good luck message towhich I responded in an email as I thought it a lovely touch.
Published on 14 May 2009 by J. MacCabe
clearly written
I have just bought this well and what can I say it does what it says.It helps you become safer on the road. It is well laid out and clearly written and it's reasonably priced.
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by Jane
Not technical or detailed enough!
I bought this book in preparation for my practical test but was left very disappointed! There really isn't enough detail for anyone to learn anything from it. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Patrick Finn
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