Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

I'm not even sure he means wearing one - seems as owning one would be enough.

What a load of shit! Who is this Lee Goddard guy anyway?

Petition: Please make safe driving a legal requirement

Please sign this petition. The intention is to make
safe driving a legal requirement. What cost would
you put on a life compared to the cost of safe driving?
Don't lose any of those loved ones for the sake of driving safely.

Oh ffs:-
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/48526

Signed.

As for hours per test passed, 45 is reasonable, I've got people a pass on 25 but it's rare and usually quite intensive. Average would probably be about 35-40.
The driving test is a lot about nerves as well, which in a way means the people that care less can do better. Some of the most cautious drivers I've taught have taken the longest to pass because they are scared shitless about the road, the test and everything in between, they were generally who I would consider the most considerate (if not "best") drivers. The cocky twat 18 year olds who pass first time could probably do with more instruction.
I like the idea of a minimum amount of professional instruction as it means that even if some twat is good enough to pass a test they still have to take on board everything else. (It would have also made me a bunch more money as a driving instructor).

Nervous as befuck. Took me from September last year to August this year, at least 45 lessons. Took test twice, 6 minor failed on reverse around corner first time, second time 4 minor faults and a pass.

Still a bit nervous when I need to drive, slowly getting better. Just taking your eyes of the road/in wrong direction or bad luck (you check blindspot to change lane, some idiot decides to cross, cut in front just that moment) and voila. But being too danger aware can paralyze you.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/54357

Don't bother drawing attention to it. There are enough idiots out there who would sign the original petition if they became aware of it.

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/wiggle-argues-case-for-law-to-force-cyclists-to-wear-helmets/015628
They wiggled out of that pretty swiftly

Added to the wiggle are being nobs thread.

Would never have shopped there had I been aware... More importantly Wiggle never included Haribo with any of my orders. Cunts.

Is in the UK the cycle helmet optional in open roads as well as in cities?

yes

Thanks! Nice to hear it.

Is in the UK the cycle helmet optional in open roads as well as in cities?

Yep. Only times when it's compulsory is racing AFAIK.

That's not a law, it's because of insurance companies.

'Fuck you Wiggle'

That's not a law, it's because of insurance companies.

That may not be true.
Insurance is often used as a lazy way of enforcing lid use

That's not a law, it's because of insurance companies UCI taking bribes from helmet manufacturers.

ftfy

I just want my fucking Haribo!

The rings?

http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/be-bright.php

Is in the UK the cycle helmet optional in open roads as well as in cities?

It's optional everywhere

http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/be-bright.php

Dress brightly in cool gear if it's hospital you fear

That'll go down well in the hood...