Riding and Road Safety Test

[LizScott]

Anyone know whether you have to sit a certain number of theory hours (I was told this by someone but not sure if true) or can you just turn up once you've booked it and sit the test?

 

[RachelB]

When I did it two years ago it was perfectly acceptable to just turn up and take the test. I would do this if I had to take it again as I've had the training now, and know what is required.

 

[Gal]

I did it ages ago. The exam day had a theory test as well as a practical. I did a preparation day ....which was necessary for me! I enjoyed both days. This made it expensive, but money well spent. Good Luck

 

[Thistle]

It says you should do 9 hours theory/practice. I guess you could count riding your horse on the road and driving a car as practice.

 

[Mistyrocks]

I have mine tomorrow!!eek!lol

 

[spider]

At our RS you do full course with test at end! I couldn't afford it as it cost £100. However my horse took the test as they were short of sound horses at the time. He passed! At least the two ladies who rode him did.

 

[carthorse]

It is a really good idea to get a good trainer to train you because the looking behind at the correct time is so important and road position and control.

 

[ruth83]

I believe that the official BHS line is that a certain number of hours is 'strongly reccomended' but this is not usually enforced. I would reccomend having one session though with a trainer who does it often as it can help you with 'exam technique'. (you know, that BHS way that doesn't really exist so the examiners say lol)

 

[Broodle]

I don't know the answer to your question, sorry, but I do think that it is worth getting some training beforehand (you probably are anyway, but thought I'd share). I failed mine (many years ago mind, so things may have changed) for not looking over my shoulder before I set off... I had top marks for everything else... The thing is I set off from a blinkin field - what on earth was I supposed to be checking for? Speeding sheep?! So, it is worth finding out exactly what things they check for before sitting the test imo.