does driving centre matters??

[ahjon92]

scenario im facing:

-turned eighteen

-finished my exams

-interested in SP150 and KR150 .__.

-wanting to register myself for class2B

-i live in sengkang area

-dunno which driving centre to go(is there such thing as higher passing rate?);

 

Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC)

815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5

OR

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd

205 Ubi Ave 4

OR

Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC)

2 Woodlands Industrial Park E4

 

 

questions in mind:

-around how much does it cost from enrolment in driving centre, to getting my 2Blicense?? hhhahahha many thanks in advance(:

[crazydj]

Yes, it does. In my opinion, for CDC damn difficult to pass for the normal assessment, but when it comes to TP, the passing rate is higher. But thats what my friends say, no issue for me though. I took at CDC cause its near my house.

 

EAST SIDE FTW!

[fleaz]

Just go to the nearest driving centre to your house.

[GuiNNeSS]

The higher passing rates, is useless. We've seen people, fresh out of passing, and killing themselves on the road the next instant. Or those that doesnt pass, but get themselves killed anyway or get in trouble with the law.

 

Your priorities are kinda immature but I guess inexperience is more likely the case.

 

You turned eighteen, finished your exams, waiting for something. Like what? What kinda free time you have, are you doing jobs to supplement the riding lessons and your eventual want of your bike?

 

Whats the amount of cash you have on hand, and where does it comes from? If from your own savings, ok fine. If you are taking allowances still from parents, you should check with them whether its enough to last you till whatever else come about that is more important then riding lessons. Aka study fees or some standby cash, for when you get really broke during NS time.

 

Here is a breakdown of cost and time you should consider or at least read thru the rest of the forum.

 

1) Registrations and upfront payment of riding lessons: Standby $100 minimum for starters. $2000 if you can..

2) Helmet, gloves & whatever riding gear you might need. Its optional for if you dont mind using the centres yucky stuff. $100 at least.

3) Time. Whats your schedule like? Do you still need to go back to school, go to work or spend time with family and friends on certain days?

4) Location. You stay in Sengkang. Reasonably speaking, you should choose a location that is near to your school/work place so you can rush there for classes, and return home conveniently for showers and rest.

5) Time. If you do not have to work, then you can consider a school that can allow you to book morning one class and afternoon one class during weekdays and evening classes to practise more. More slots, means more practise, and more your body will get the hang of riding and you can then hope to get your riding licence fast and cheap.

6) Generally 6 months later, we can talk about your consideration of your dream bikes.......road tax, insurance, contract fees, deposits, buying the bike, maintenance and petrol.....that should mean at least $1000/- for starters if you got the bike loan.

 

Consider points 1-5 first. The last portion, you need to plan, make sure your got the $$$ and some spares. Cos besides biking....you need to eat, ride bus/mrt, relax and maybe prepare for rainy days and your current unemployment.

[ahjon92]

Yes, it does. In my opinion, for CDC damn difficult to pass for the normal assessment, but when it comes to TP, the passing rate is higher. But thats what my friends say, no issue for me though. I took at CDC cause its near my house.

 

 

Just go to the nearest driving centre to your house.

 

hmmm nearest driving centre seems to be the choice. hahhaha thanks!

 

 

 

 

The higher passing rates, is useless. We've seen people, fresh out of passing, and killing themselves on the road the next instant. Or those that doesnt pass, but get themselves killed anyway or get in trouble with the law.

 

Your priorities are kinda immature but I guess inexperience is more likely the case.

 

You turned eighteen, finished your exams, waiting for something. Like what? What kinda free time you have, are you doing jobs to supplement the riding lessons and your eventual want of your bike?

 

Whats the amount of cash you have on hand, and where does it comes from? If from your own savings, ok fine. If you are taking allowances still from parents, you should check with them whether its enough to last you till whatever else come about that is more important then riding lessons. Aka study fees or some standby cash, for when you get really broke during NS time.

 

Here is a breakdown of cost and time you should consider or at least read thru the rest of the forum.

 

1) Registrations and upfront payment of riding lessons: Standby $100 minimum for starters. $2000 if you can..

2) Helmet, gloves & whatever riding gear you might need. Its optional for if you dont mind using the centres yucky stuff. $100 at least.

3) Time. Whats your schedule like? Do you still need to go back to school, go to work or spend time with family and friends on certain days?

4) Location. You stay in Sengkang. Reasonably speaking, you should choose a location that is near to your school/work place so you can rush there for classes, and return home conveniently for showers and rest.

5) Time. If you do not have to work, then you can consider a school that can allow you to book morning one class and afternoon one class during weekdays and evening classes to practise more. More slots, means more practise, and more your body will get the hang of riding and you can then hope to get your riding licence fast and cheap.

6) Generally 6 months later, we can talk about your consideration of your dream bikes.......road tax, insurance, contract fees, deposits, buying the bike, maintenance and petrol.....that should mean at least $1000/- for starters if you got the bike loan.

 

Consider points 1-5 first. The last portion, you need to plan, make sure your got the $$$ and some spares. Cos besides biking....you need to eat, ride bus/mrt, relax and maybe prepare for rainy days and your current unemployment.

 

thanks for giving me such valuable advise, u manage to spare a thought for my environment, which i realise that i didnt. D: you provided me with a wider perspective, things aint easy as what i thot earlier :x i'll read &re-read, think & rethink about ur comment, especially when it comes to time and monetary issues.

thanks alot, Miss ViciousKitty!

[Scoria76]

Agree w e points brought up. If no money, dnt force, cause u might end up taking e whole 2B lessons half way thru' n gv up, meaning a waste of money & time. In e end no class 2B licence. But, if u got money, y not go for it. The faster u pass, the better. So as not to waste time in life. Not necessary u nd to buy a bike when u pass ur 2B licence down e road. U may keep it on hold 1st for future use in life.

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

My 2 cents - save the SP and KR for when you got a couple years' riding experience.

 

For beginners, "disposable" yet reliable and decently high performing bikes like Spark, RXZ, FZ150i will prove not only faster on the road in the hands of a novice (easy handling), and are much, much cheaper insurance wise than sportsbikes.

 

The premise of a 2 stroke sportsbike is horsepower and very high top speed - it's very easy to get caught up in a top speed contest and exceed your riding skill very easily when it comes to play. It's very easy to say I'm bullshitting but every one of us who've ridden fast in our younger days will tell you that playing catchup and entering the next blind hairpin turn at 100kph is no laughing matter. Overspeed = crash = grevious injury. Don't play with lady luck, you will lose.

 

It takes years of experience to develop the skill necessary to max out a bike while not being a risk to self and others.

 

That's why SP/KR/TZM etc, insurance premiums are sky high for young riders. By downgrading to something that gives 80% of the fun and 200% of the comfort and practicality and run at the fraction of the cost, you can own at least two class 2B bikes - one to trash and one to pose on.

 

Or better yet, save the money spent on tuning a 2B pocket rocket, wait one year, channel all that capital into a Class 2A sportsbike. Which as Jeremy Clarkson would say, is more gooder.

 

And remember - the true "fast" rider is one that gets home safe every time without fail. He covers far more mileage than the one who goes 200kph and goes to another world the next instant. Thus, horsepower is overrated. Newer, 4 stroke bikes with wide powerbands can outrun track-tuned 2 strokers easily in traffic, which is the majority of your daily commute.

 

Of course, there are forumers who are real-life interpretations of Luke Skywalker who are capable of maxing out their custom-tuned Aprilias flowing through traffic like water, but remember where their skill comes from. Years, even decades of riding.

 

Start slow and steady. Eventually, 'slow and steady' becomes faster than everyone else.

Edited September 7, 2010 by Pandora's Kitten :3

[haoKR]

hmm...of coz go to e nearer 1

 

prepare 500-1k

i bring 100 when i enroll,after 2 pract left little money,dan i put 500 inside.

sum of my frend no money dun1 go le,stuck at pract 1/2.

 

after 6mths n get ur lic,u nid money agn

2-3k 4 a bike.

[ahjon92]

Agree w e points brought up. If no money, dnt force, cause u might end up taking e whole 2B lessons half way thru' n gv up, meaning a waste of money & time. In e end no class 2B licence. But, if u got money, y not go for it. The faster u pass, the better. So as not to waste time in life. Not necessary u nd to buy a bike when u pass ur 2B licence down e road. U may keep it on hold 1st for future use in life.

 

hmm...of coz go to e nearer 1

 

prepare 500-1k

i bring 100 when i enroll,after 2 pract left little money,dan i put 500 inside.

sum of my frend no money dun1 go le,stuck at pract 1/2.

 

after 6mths n get ur lic,u nid money agn

2-3k 4 a bike.

 

hahhas, thats also the last thing i want, giving up halfway is waste of time, money and effort. hahhas. seems that i'll hold on to this money for sometime, till i sort things out, especially my ability to commit into learning(&turning up for lessons) for the class2B.

guys, thanks for sharing!

 

 

My 2 cents - save the SP and KR for when you got a couple years' riding experience.

 

For beginners, "disposable" yet reliable and decently high performing bikes like Spark, RXZ, FZ150i will prove not only faster on the road in the hands of a novice (easy handling), and are much, much cheaper insurance wise than sportsbikes.

 

The premise of a 2 stroke sportsbike is horsepower and very high top speed - it's very easy to get caught up in a top speed contest and exceed your riding skill very easily when it comes to play. It's very easy to say I'm bullshitting but every one of us who've ridden fast in our younger days will tell you that playing catchup and entering the next blind hairpin turn at 100kph is no laughing matter. Overspeed = crash = grevious injury. Don't play with lady luck, you will lose.

 

It takes years of experience to develop the skill necessary to max out a bike while not being a risk to self and others.

 

That's why SP/KR/TZM etc, insurance premiums are sky high for young riders. By downgrading to something that gives 80% of the fun and 200% of the comfort and practicality and run at the fraction of the cost, you can own at least two class 2B bikes - one to trash and one to pose on.

 

Or better yet, save the money spent on tuning a 2B pocket rocket, wait one year, channel all that capital into a Class 2A sportsbike. Which as Jeremy Clarkson would say, is more gooder.

 

And remember - the true "fast" rider is one that gets home safe every time without fail. He covers far more mileage than the one who goes 200kph and goes to another world the next instant. Thus, horsepower is overrated. Newer, 4 stroke bikes with wide powerbands can outrun track-tuned 2 strokers easily in traffic, which is the majority of your daily commute.

 

Of course, there are forumers who are real-life interpretations of Luke Skywalker who are capable of maxing out their custom-tuned Aprilias flowing through traffic like water, but remember where their skill comes from. Years, even decades of riding.

 

Start slow and steady. Eventually, 'slow and steady' becomes faster than everyone else.

 

hey!

i especially like the paragraph where i bold it. yknow this paragraph actually made me questioned myself on what bike i want to get. I have to agree that having 80% of the fun, 200% of the comfort, and on top of that saving more in terms of dollars and cents, is much more worth it than of getting what some typical youngers may get - SP/KR/TZM.

 

&perhaps you're right, getting a "disposable bike" in the year of 2B and then channel the capital into 2A sportsbike would make more sense. my dad told me about it before last year but i couldnt care less, now that u remind me again.. its time for me to rethink. frankly speaking, most likely i'll follow this advise given. i understand that, 2B is a period for me to experience, learn and hands on the bike.

the possible fun(in class2A) is worth the wait.

 

thanks for the precious advise, pandora's!

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

no problem - I enjoy sharing my piece with other riders because in my younger days there was no one to teach us how to properly ride a bike. They were street weapons/freedom machines and we treated them as such.

 

For me I started off with a Y125Z which is a very friendly bike to newbies. It can do about.. 60-80% of what a 2 stroke racer does but more importantly its handling is very steady and predictable. The bike had saved me from a lot of trouble just from those oversized (for Cub) wheels and the responsive engine.

 

I don't really treasure the bike for its performance, even though it can easily hit 140 downhill and top out at 160. What kept me safe is the limitations this bike has on performance. Unlike SP and KR, it doesn't have "power valves" or other devices to boost performance on the top end so the bike always tells me ahead of time when things will go wrong, don't push it!

 

If I do push the envelop I pay through the nose when it comes to maintenence, both short and long term. So I eventually tuned the engine down, swapped out the sprocket sizes for an economical commuting cruiser. Racing is much more fun in Need for Speed - crash won't get injured

 

And 7 years later I realised I didn't need horsepower at all, to do what I want to do. So instead of upgrading to 2A I downgraded to an old slow Phantom, got the shop to rebuild it for the kind of bike I really enjoy - a cruiser with above average performance. No horsepower, but lots of torque. That means I actually go faster riding uphill, and can cruise along at 5-10% throttle.

 

Of course, if I were you, I'd stay young and gradually increase performance as you go from 2B, 2A and finally 2 - it's the sort of full motorcycling experience you and everyone else is entitled to

 

But there are alternatives to engaging in a horsepower race we can't possibly win - so you never know, just surf the forums, find out the type of bike experience you really want to settle down with, and have a good, safe time on 2 wheels - definitely with your safety oriented attitude, it will be a very long and possibly highly memorable biking 'career' indeed.

 

Collaboration, and the sharing from others, what the SBF community is really about

so welcome aboard

[kimmeng]

The higher passing rates, is useless. We've seen people, fresh out of passing, and killing themselves on the road the next instant. Or those that doesnt pass, but get themselves killed anyway or get in trouble with the law.

 

Your priorities are kinda immature but I guess inexperience is more likely the case.

 

You turned eighteen, finished your exams, waiting for something. Like what? What kinda free time you have, are you doing jobs to supplement the riding lessons and your eventual want of your bike?

 

Whats the amount of cash you have on hand, and where does it comes from? If from your own savings, ok fine. If you are taking allowances still from parents, you should check with them whether its enough to last you till whatever else come about that is more important then riding lessons. Aka study fees or some standby cash, for when you get really broke during NS time.

 

Here is a breakdown of cost and time you should consider or at least read thru the rest of the forum.

 

1) Registrations and upfront payment of riding lessons: Standby $100 minimum for starters. $2000 if you can..

2) Helmet, gloves & whatever riding gear you might need. Its optional for if you dont mind using the centres yucky stuff. $100 at least.

3) Time. Whats your schedule like? Do you still need to go back to school, go to work or spend time with family and friends on certain days?

4) Location. You stay in Sengkang. Reasonably speaking, you should choose a location that is near to your school/work place so you can rush there for classes, and return home conveniently for showers and rest.

5) Time. If you do not have to work, then you can consider a school that can allow you to book morning one class and afternoon one class during weekdays and evening classes to practise more. More slots, means more practise, and more your body will get the hang of riding and you can then hope to get your riding licence fast and cheap.

6) Generally 6 months later, we can talk about your consideration of your dream bikes.......road tax, insurance, contract fees, deposits, buying the bike, maintenance and petrol.....that should mean at least $1000/- for starters if you got the bike loan.

 

Consider points 1-5 first. The last portion, you need to plan, make sure your got the $$$ and some spares. Cos besides biking....you need to eat, ride bus/mrt, relax and maybe prepare for rainy days and your current unemployment.

 

 

well said, i guess she covered at all angles.

i second that.

[Fritz]

The different passing rates of each driving centers are just marketing gimmicks.

[haoKR]

hey guys.

i heard that they gg to change e system = mim 18yrs chnge to 21 or wad

any1 heard b4 ?

[vyruz]

I chose SSDC even though CDC was closer to home. To each their own, but I liked how friendly the folks at SSDC were and I wasn't particularly keen on practicing riding in busy ol' Ubi. When SSDC moved to Woodlands, it was a real hassle going there, but the facility itself was great. Multi-storey facility = less traffic at least for the early stage classes. And having seen the test route at AMK, I honestly felt the test route at Woodlands was FAR easier.

[Adrik smirnov]

i would say go for the one that is closest to home, firstly because, you don't want to be spending a bomb, or dreading to take a bus because its a long journey ? do you? secondly, i believe that proficiency comes with practice, i have always lived by this philosophy (if you will) of mine , theres no such thing as "oh , bbdc easier to pass" at the end of the day is how confident you are doing your practical be it in the circuit, or road, as for me, i was a bike virgin, never dared to go near a bike before, and when i enrolled (i chose cdc, nearer to home) after booking my orientation cum practical one, it was really an eye opener for me, i actually struggled to propell the bike forward just to hit the tyres, and now, god willing, after numerous amounts of circuit revisions, and road revisions, i am already waiting for my TP..

[vyruz]

i believe that proficiency comes with practice

 

I too was a bike virgin before starting at SSDC and am a big believer in working hard for something that you really want. Congrats on getting so far in your pracs and good luck for your TP, chaserr!

 

To the TS, you'll probably get lots of possibly conflicting advice from different ppl. Try to filter through to see which matches your view and beliefs. Then go enrol and work hard for your licence. All the best!

[crazydj]

The different passing rates of each driving centers are just marketing gimmicks.

 

Effective marketing strategy i might add.

[haoKR]

think wisely b4 u enroll

another question,will ur parents sae anything to u ? u kw wad iam toking abt

[yokokazunori]

driving centre doesnt matter. if u got the skill to pass, u go anywhere also will pass. but sometime really sway then the instructor keep aim u

[gutripper]

think wisely b4 u enroll

another question,will ur parents sae anything to u ? u kw wad iam toking abt

 

Haha..I can relate to that. I just passed my 2B TP on Wednesday and my parents don't know about it lol. Well...gotta break it to them when I buy my bike.

[haoKR]

Haha..I can relate to that. I just passed my 2B TP on Wednesday and my parents don't know about it lol. Well...gotta break it to them when I buy my bike.

 

haha,gratz

well,u shld.

 

but wad if they sae no,will u still go for it ??

hw old r u

[CSV]

The higher passing rates, is useless. We've seen people, fresh out of passing, and killing themselves on the road the next instant. Or those that doesnt pass, but get themselves killed anyway or get in trouble with the law.

 

Your priorities are kinda immature but I guess inexperience is more likely the case.

 

You turned eighteen, finished your exams, waiting for something. Like what? What kinda free time you have, are you doing jobs to supplement the riding lessons and your eventual want of your bike?

 

Whats the amount of cash you have on hand, and where does it comes from? If from your own savings, ok fine. If you are taking allowances still from parents, you should check with them whether its enough to last you till whatever else come about that is more important then riding lessons. Aka study fees or some standby cash, for when you get really broke during NS time.

 

Here is a breakdown of cost and time you should consider or at least read thru the rest of the forum.

 

1) Registrations and upfront payment of riding lessons: Standby $100 minimum for starters. $2000 if you can..

2) Helmet, gloves & whatever riding gear you might need. Its optional for if you dont mind using the centres yucky stuff. $100 at least.

3) Time. Whats your schedule like? Do you still need to go back to school, go to work or spend time with family and friends on certain days?

4) Location. You stay in Sengkang. Reasonably speaking, you should choose a location that is near to your school/work place so you can rush there for classes, and return home conveniently for showers and rest.

5) Time. If you do not have to work, then you can consider a school that can allow you to book morning one class and afternoon one class during weekdays and evening classes to practise more. More slots, means more practise, and more your body will get the hang of riding and you can then hope to get your riding licence fast and cheap.

6) Generally 6 months later, we can talk about your consideration of your dream bikes.......road tax, insurance, contract fees, deposits, buying the bike, maintenance and petrol.....that should mean at least $1000/- for starters if you got the bike loan.

 

Consider points 1-5 first. The last portion, you need to plan, make sure your got the $$$ and some spares. Cos besides biking....you need to eat, ride bus/mrt, relax and maybe prepare for rainy days and your current unemployment.

 

kitty, you're too harsh.

 

teens will be teens. hot blooded and emotional.

 

i agree with your points though, but sometimes its better to let them learn things on their own. lol.

[haoKR]

ya,sumtyms there are steps every1 will wak

even if its tough or smooth

 

life is tough