Motorcycle Schools
There are three common courses that can be taken at various motorcycle schools to be fully qualified on the big bikes, (35kW -46.6 bhp) for riders aged 21 or over. This will be your last step in getting yourself on the road. When this test is passed you can immediately ride any size motorcycle without learner restrictions, and carry passengers. The three training options that can be taken at motorcycle schools are covered below.
- The Direct Access Scheme (DAS) course
- The Accelerated Access Scheme course
- Advanced training courses
- Where to Find Motorcycle Schools
Essentials of the Direct Access Scheme
- Most motorcycle schools will offer a free evaluation if it has been a while since you completed your CBT
- The DAS will run from 3 days – 6 days depending on your experience
- Most motorcycle schools will offer a guaranteed pass with the 6 day course; however I would recommend clarifying this before you
book
- It’s not cheap, so set aside about £300 for the 3 day, and add an extra £100 for each day you add onto that
- The price should include insurance, bike hire and test fees
- Don’t forget that there is a requirement that you are able to read a number plate at 20.5 meters
- Don’t forget to take your theory test & provisional licence with you
Essentials of the Accelerated Access Scheme
- This is for riders who have already obtained a standard category A license and turn 21 before the two year qualifying period is
complete who want to qualify to be allowed to ride all motorcycles
- This is the licence you receive once passing the Practical Test on a 125, allowing you to discard L plates, ride on motorways
and carry pillion passengers. You are limited to a machine of 33bhp for two years, and then this restriction falls away and
without doing anything further, you can ride what you like
- A rider can prepare for this test on motorcycles above 25kW if accompanied by a certified motorcycle instructor on another
motorcycle
- 'L' plates need to be displayed while preparing for the test on motorcycles above 25kW
- The CBT or any other theory test does not need to be taken again
Essentials of the Advanced Training
There are many advantages to advanced training courses such as:
- Improving your riding skills will mean that you will get more enjoyment when out riding
- Your improved riding ability will mean less wear and tear on your bike
- You will be better much safer on the road
- The will be more in control and so will get more out of your motorcycle
- Your insurance premiums are often lowered
- Advanced training courses vary from improving your riding skills to becoming a full blown advanced instructor
- Most motorcycle schools will offer to access your training needs so that you are in a better position to agree a course tailored to strengthen your skill
- Courses are generally priced from about £50 - £120
- I would recommend getting your hands on an advanced motorcycling books such as:
Highly Rated Books Mixed Reviews