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Please scroll down the page to view your test options together
with my "Back to Biking" training.
Direct Access or DAS as it is often referred to provides the opportunity to ride any size of
motorcycle upon successfully passing the practical motorcycle test. To qualify you must be
aged 21 or over. You will train on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW (50 b.h.p.),
and, whilst training you must be accompanied by a suitably qualified instructor at all times.
Although the format for the practical motorcycle test is the same for all categories the Direct
Access route requires control of the larger, and heavier motorcycle at slow speed.
Consequently particular emphasis is placed upon slow-speed training.
Often referred to as "The 125cc Test" enables the successful candidate to ride any
motorcycle with a power output of 25kW (33 B.H.P.). The restriction lasts for two years from
passing the test. After two years all restrictions are lifted from your licence and you can ride
any size of motorcycle. This route benefits the younger rider, aged 17 - 21 who is prevented
from taking the Direct Access Route. It also benefits those who have control problems at slow
speed and those who have no desire to ride a large motorcycle, i.e. scooter riders. For the
scooter rider I am the only trainer in the north of England to provide geared scooters for
training and taking your test. Requirements for this test are the motorcycle must be between
121cc and 125cc and be capable of attaining 100 km/h.
Wardman, top
and Phil Wilson,
below, of the
Cheeky Northern
Monkies Scooter
Club after
passing the
A2 Test
CATEGORY A1 LICENCE
Often referred to as the small, or light, motorcycle test. To obtain this category of licence
you must take your test on a motorcycle between 75cc and 125cc. After passing your test in
this category you may ride a motorcycle without, the incumbencies of being a provisional
licence holder, of up to 125cc.
CATEGORY P LICENCE (MOPED)
If all you wish to ride is a moped, a motorcycle of up to 50cc with a maximum speed of 50
km/h (approximately 31 mph) you can take the moped test, even at 16 years of age! If you
passed your car test before 1st February 2001 you will automatically have a moped
entitlement on your licence. However it is recommended that you complete a C.B.T. before
you venture on the road. If you passed your car test after 1st February 2001 you must
complete a C.B.T. to validate your category P entitlement. There is no need to re-take the
C.B.T. every 2 years.
ACCELERATED ACCESS
Similar to Direct Access enabling you to upgrade from a category A1 or A2 licence to full
category A. This route is often taken by persons who passed the A1 or A2 test before they
were 21 and, upon attaining the age of 21 wish to lose all restrictions to their licence. If you
fail the category A test you will not lose any previous test pass entitlements.
AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES
If you pass your test on an automatic motorcycle you will be restricted to riding automatic
machines unless you re-take the appropriate motorcycle test on a geared machine. If you
fail this test you will not lose any previous test pass entitlements.
You may have passed your test years ago but have not ridden a motorcycle for many a
year. Statistically you fall within the second highest category of those involved in fatal
accidents. Motorcycles have become more powerful and the roads have become busier.
One or two "Back to Biking" sessions is usually enough to get you back into the swing.
NEW BIKE FAMILIARISATION
Whether you are returning to biking or simply purchasing a more powerful motorcycle - you
can be met at the showroom and introduced to the capabilities of your new bike.
