The DSA have implemented a policy in which they will refuse to test a rider if he is deemed to be wearing inappropriate gear such as trainers, tracksuits etc. Even thought theres is no law that prevents riding on the public highway in this attire.
Denims, walking boots, cargo pants etc are considered ok.
I took a guy to his Mod 1 test at the Birmingham Garretts Green test centre today; he was wearing denims. After checking his docs, kitting him up and walking out to the bike the examiner then decided that his denims were not of sufficient robustness and brought him back into the waiting room. He told me he would not test my student as in his opinion his denims did not meet the required standard.
So I just though fcuk you mr pedantic examiner and I took my boots off and dropped my textile riding keks in the middle of the waiting room, much to the amusement of the various car/bike instructors and their students waiting for tests. I told my student to do the same and we swapped trollies. Neil is not Tosser size so had to pull the belt in several notches and the chances of the sides of his waistband meeting in the middle of my belly were non-existant. 
Anyhoo, even with the proverbial baggy trousers Neil passed his test and after getting his certificate we did the reverse swap in the waiting room.
Well that was a first for me, I just hope that I don't have to repeat the stripshow too often.
Denims, walking boots, cargo pants etc are considered ok.
I took a guy to his Mod 1 test at the Birmingham Garretts Green test centre today; he was wearing denims. After checking his docs, kitting him up and walking out to the bike the examiner then decided that his denims were not of sufficient robustness and brought him back into the waiting room. He told me he would not test my student as in his opinion his denims did not meet the required standard.
So I just though fcuk you mr pedantic examiner and I took my boots off and dropped my textile riding keks in the middle of the waiting room, much to the amusement of the various car/bike instructors and their students waiting for tests. I told my student to do the same and we swapped trollies. Neil is not Tosser size so had to pull the belt in several notches and the chances of the sides of his waistband meeting in the middle of my belly were non-existant. Anyhoo, even with the proverbial baggy trousers Neil passed his test and after getting his certificate we did the reverse swap in the waiting room.
Well that was a first for me, I just hope that I don't have to repeat the stripshow too often.
. Possibly worth keeping a second hand pair in your pannier off ebay just in case, best get tosser sized ones just to be sure they'll fit most folks
