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Hope this doesn’t offend anyone, just genuinely curious as it’s important to some and I wondered how this may affect their lives with a disability from birth or that came later in life.

Edit: I suppose I mean for more serious cases, where it’s not something they can do / do comfortably now.

I was pulling onto the A406 the other day and noticed a guy had a bag strap covering the top half of his plate and his indicators, I got closer to him to let him know and he sort of acknowledged like he already knew and went on driving.. he wasn’t speeding or doing anything crazy but I wondered what the purpose was? Surely it’s not worth the hassle getting pulled over? I also thought it was a little dangerous considering his indicators were completely hidden by the strap.

I also keep seeing moped drivers with tube like scarves sitting over the top of their plate, I’m suspecting this is more of a slip it down method but again, what’s the point? Surely the police clock onto these things? No?

Again I’m not trying to call anyone out, just trying to understand why I am seeing more and more of it riding around London.

I (M26) have been riding a 125CC Auto for the last couple years. I have ridden on London roads pretty consistently during this time and I would consider myself a safe and aware rider.

I want to get my full A license and upgrade to a manual bike but I have very little experience riding them.

I have done a gear conversion course and I’m booked in for a 1-2-1 session to practice some more but I outside of these schools I don’t have access to a manual bike.

My first time riding one was on the gear conversion and honestly I picked it up quite fast and felt relatively comfortable riding by the end of the session, of course since it was my first time it wasn’t all perfect but with practice I know It will get easier.

I suppose what I am asking is, If I book in for the intensive DAS course, is this enough for me to pass with my experience?

Hello, like the title says, are there any London specific motorcycle subreddits as apposed to the whole UK in general? I’m 26M, getting my full license soon and I’d love a place to share content/connect with other riders my age.

If this is the best place then let me know!