If there was compulsory training for cyclists, would that put you off cycling?

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modsandmockers
modsandmockers Posts: 752 Forumite
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The thread title is taken from a post on another thread, but I think it is well worth discussing. For me personally, the question is irrelevant because I have already been put off cycling on the highway because it's too much hassle.

Compulsory training for motorists seems to put no-one off motoring...
mad mocs - the pavement worrier
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  • esuhl
    esuhl Posts: 9,409 Forumite
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    Here we go again!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B0CyOAO8y0#t=16
    modsandmockers wrote: »
    Compulsory training for motorists seems to put no-one off motoring...

    No, I guess motorists aren't put off at all by compulsory training, given how many drive without a licence or insurance.
  • modsandmockers
    modsandmockers Posts: 752 Forumite
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    esuhl wrote: »
    given how many drive without a licence or insurance.
    How many cyclists do you know who carry a licence and insurance?
    mad mocs - the pavement worrier
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    No.

    If cycling on the highway is to much hassle just use the pavements. Its nearly legal. You do get the occasional miserable old fart moaning about it but moaning people need something to moan about so really you're providing a service. A bit like Help the Aged.

    This thread would be much better with a poll at the start.
  • Dr._Shoe
    Dr._Shoe Posts: 563 Forumite
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    I don't think cyclists should be allowed on the road unless they are car drivers- and vice versa. Then we'd see an end to the cyclist vs. car drivers debate.
  • skivenov
    skivenov Posts: 2,204 Forumite
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    modsandmockers wrote: »
    The thread title is taken from a post on another thread, but I think it is well worth discussing. For me personally, the question is irrelevant because I have already been put off cycling on the highway because it's too much hassle.

    Compulsory training for motorists seems to put no-one off motoring...

    Nope, although I'd hope a full class A entitlement would cover it.
    Yes it's overwhelming, but what else can we do?
    Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute?
  • modsandmockers
    modsandmockers Posts: 752 Forumite
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    Dr._Shoe wrote: »
    I don't think cyclists should be allowed on the road unless they are car drivers- and vice versa. Then we'd see an end to the cyclist vs. car drivers debate.
    That makes sense - what would you need to do in order to qualify as a cyclist?
    mad mocs - the pavement worrier
  • brat
    brat Posts: 2,533 Forumite
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    modsandmockers wrote: »
    That makes sense - what would you need to do in order to qualify as a cyclist?
    So you would create a blanket exclusion on all cyclists who can't afford a driving test and a car?
    You would exclude those who have no interest in driving a car?.

    Do you really think that makes sense and is fair?

    All cyclists who need to cycle would take a test if it was compulsory.

    Many others wouldn't.

    I started cycling on roads when I was 5. I don't know that they would set a test for that age group. ;)
    Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    modsandmockers wrote: »
    Compulsory training for motorists seems to put no-one off motoring...
    Apart from the many people who would like to drive but don't have a licence.
  • Tobster86
    Tobster86 Posts: 782 Forumite
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    No it would not, and I would fully support this.

    I think people should pass a cycling test and hold a cycling licence for a relevant period of time before they're allowed to take a driving test.
  • frisbeej
    frisbeej Posts: 183 Forumite
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    Motorcyclists have Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). Car drivers have none.
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