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Knowledge · Beginner questions

Getting there safely
starts with a question.

488 honest answers for your start — from the first thought about a licence to your first tour. Plain-spoken, completely free.

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13 chapters · 488 answers
Beginner questions › Fears & uncertainties

Fears & uncertainties

Chapter 02 / 13 · 42 questions

Stopping, hills, topics for women, rain, mindset

Anhalten ohne Umfallen: sicher zum Stillstand kommen mit ausgestrecktem BeinKI

The left one. Why? Because your right hand and right foot operate the brakes — so both are busy at that moment. You need your left foot to steady yourself. Only once you're really stable can you also put your right foot down if you want to.

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01 · Chapter overview

Your knowledge, chapter by chapter

Beginner questions › Fears & uncertainties

Fears & uncertainties

Chapter 02 / 13 · 42 questions

Stopping, hills, topics for women, rain, mindset

Anhalten ohne Umfallen: sicher zum Stillstand kommen mit ausgestrecktem BeinKI

The left one. Why? Because your right hand and right foot operate the brakes — so both are busy at that moment. You need your left foot to steady yourself. Only once you're really stable can you also put your right foot down if you want to.

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02 · Popular questions

What others started with

Common starter questions · 488 in total
#1
What's the difference between A1, A2 and A?
Driver's license · 1 Min

A1: from age 16, up to 125 cc and 15 hp. A2: from age 18, up to 48 hp (regardless of engine size). A: from age 24 directly (or from age 20 after holding A2 for 2 years), with no limit. With the NBNL licence trainer you can practise specifically for each class.

#2
What helmet types are there (full-face, flip-up, open-face)?
Gear · 1 Min
#3
What kind of bike should I get as a newcomer?
Buying & owning · 1 Min
#4
Which controls sit on the handlebars?
Understanding the basics · 1 Min
#5
Which tyre pressure is correct?
Maintenance basics · 1 Min
#6
How do I survive the city as a beginner?
Traffic environments · 1 Min
#7
What do I do immediately after a crash?
Emergencies & special cases · 1 Min
#8
Where can I practice without anyone bothering me?
Practice & drills · 1 Min
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03 · Also as a book

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All 488 beginner questions — plus the real licence test questions for A1, A2 and A. Curated and sorted: read offline, give as a gift, keep on the shelf.

Contains 488 beginner questions and answers
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