GTG Edinburgh

SquireT:
in some ways being well away from areas you are familiar with is good, not going to slip into car mode or auto pilot because you “know” the roads, take it easy, relax listen to your trainer and you will be fine.

Totally different, but I did Direct Access for my Cat A (unrestricted) motorbike licence just before Lockdown 2.0 and I think that’s totally right. I was only 15-20 miles away from my home, but going around another town I’d driven around probably once or twice a decade. Meant I concentrated 100% naturally, without needing to force myself into ‘Test Mode’. I can’t believe that bit is different if you’re on a motorbike, in a car, or driving some 44-ton monster!