Back in 2002 I decided that I would have another 125 for work had an on off relationship with bikes since I was 16.
Thinking that I could just put l plates on and off I go, as soon as I had paid for the bike the shop owner told me about the training, well, I had no choice but to comply.
There were three of us on the day, myself and two novices, thinking what a waste of time and money the lesson began, the first novice took the bike off the stand and dropped it on the floor saying that he didn't realise how heavy they were, the second one driving in a figure of eight crashed into the road bridge (perhaps now I could see why they have the courses.
When I passed I was then told that I would have to retake it if I didn't go on to pass the riding test, I took the test and passed with just 4 minor faults (25 is a fail) what really got me going is that even though I have been driving for 40 + years at the time I had to go and take the theory test (now, should I fail this test would my driving be revoked?
I bought a Kawasaki er 5 two years later I swapped the bike for two walking Sticks. lol
Pete