{"id":636,"date":"2014-07-24T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=636"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T20:04:24","slug":"cyclists-to-take-a-theory-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/cyclists-to-take-a-theory-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Cyclists Be Forced To Take a Theory Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> offers an insight into the issue of cyclists and Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads and asks, should they be subjected to a theory test<\/strong> like every other road user?<\/p>\n

Whether you want to drive a car, bus, truck or ride a motorcycle on Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re required to take a theory test <\/strong>and sit a practical exam. To ride a pushbike, you simply retrieve the bike from your shed, garage or other storage place, mount and take to the roads. No theory test<\/strong> or practical assessment required.<\/p>\n

It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no secret that drivers and cyclists have been at war for decades, with motorists complaining that they break every Highway Code rule in the book and cyclists arguing that they are entitled to use Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads as much as motorists.<\/p>\n

The battle for road rights between the two parties continues to rage on, with neither side relenting in arguing their case.<\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Harmony between motorist and cyclist is still some distance away and there are numerous challenges to overcome in order to ensure safe use of Britain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s roads for motorists and cyclists.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Much of the confusion surrounding cyclists using the road network comes down to road laws. The majority of cyclists jump red lights, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not legally required to wear helmets and there are many more \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcrules\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 of the road that cyclists seem able to flout compared to motorists.<\/p>\n

An insight from one road rules expert clarifies why cyclists are not subjected to a theory test<\/strong> or practical exam. He says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Laws regarding theory tests<\/strong> and practical exams for cyclists are quite clear. Testing is proportional to power output. The presence of a motor creates faster and power vehicles.<\/p>\n

Therefore, drivers of a motor vehicle are subjected to a theory test<\/strong> and practical exam to assess their competence, before permitting them to operate a motorised vehicle on a public highway.<\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today <\/strong>says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153To prepare for a theory test<\/strong> or practical exam, many will opt for tutoring and driving lessons. However, did you know? There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no legal requirement for you to get theory test<\/strong> tuition or driving lessons, you simply have to sit and pass the exam.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Given that most bicycles don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have motors, the exception being electric powered bikes, road authorities do not deem a theory test<\/strong> or practical exam necessary for cyclists.<\/p>\n

One commentator states: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Given that cyclists do not have engines (apart from those who operate electric bikes, but that opens up a whole new can of worms) the law has not seen fit to require testing before cyclists start using the public highway, even though they operate what the\u00c2\u00a0law has considered a carriage since 1888.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

He added: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This carriage, ridden carefully by an unprotected operator who risks injury to their self, is deemed to be capable of causing little harm to others. In this respect cyclists are like pedestrians. Test cyclists who use the roads, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d have to test pedestrians who use the roads.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

However, although cyclists are not required by law to sit a theory test<\/strong> or practical exam, many of them do undergo some form or road training. For instance, children now have cycling and road safety lessons at school and a similar scheme exists for adults.<\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also worth pointing out that almost 90 per cent of cyclists own a vehicle and have therefore, passed a theory test<\/strong> and practical exam\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts? Should cyclists face the same testing procedures as other road users? Leave your comments.<\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today <\/strong>offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test<\/strong>, or practical test, at test centres across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test<\/strong> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test<\/strong>? Book your theory test online <\/strong>today…<\/p>\n

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