Direct Access & Restricted Licence
RESTRICTED LICENCE
The restricted motorcycle licence course is for riders under the age of 21, or those who are over 21 and are not comfortable handling a powerful machine.
The road training is carried out on a 125cc motorcycle. When you pass your test you will be able to ride any motorcycle, which has been restricted to 33bhp/25kw for a period of 2 years. After 2 years you will be automatically licensed to ride any size motorcycle.
To apply for a restricted motorcycle licence you will need to complete and have a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate
DIRECT ACCESS SCHEME
This scheme is designed for the over 21s who want an unrestricted licence and must pass the test with a power output of at least 46.6bhp (500cc bike ). After passing the test the rider will be fully qualified with no restrictions
You will have had to already passed your C.B.T
The restricted motorcycle licence course is for riders under the age of 21, or those who are over 21 and are not comfortable handling a powerful machine.
The road training is carried out on a 125cc motorcycle. When you pass your test you will be able to ride any motorcycle, which has been restricted to 33bhp/25kw for a period of 2 years. After 2 years you will be automatically licensed to ride any size motorcycle.
To apply for a restricted motorcycle licence you will need to complete and have a valid CBT certificate and theory test certificate
DIRECT ACCESS SCHEME
This scheme is designed for the over 21s who want an unrestricted licence and must pass the test with a power output of at least 46.6bhp (500cc bike ). After passing the test the rider will be fully qualified with no restrictions
You will have had to already passed your C.B.T
2009 Motorcycle Test
The practical motorcycle test
The new motorcycle test went live on Monday 27 April 2009. It aims to improve the standard of road safety for motorcycle and moped riders. This user group has been identified as having a high risk of injury or death, this is particularly the case for young and inexperienced riders.
Reporting for your practical test
You must bring the following items with you to both module 1 and module 2 of your test. If you do not, the Driving Standards Agency may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your fee.
- provisional licence and paper counterpart
- valid DL196
- valid theory test certificate
- valid module 1 test pass certificate when presenting for module 2 only
What will the test include?
The new test will be completed in two modules. The specified manoeuvres conducted at specific speeds will be tested in module 1 on safe off-road sites.
These specified manoeuvres are:
- at least two manoeuvres carried out at slow speed, including a slalom
- at least two manoeuvres carried out at higher speed, of which one exercise should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph) and one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 mph)
- at least two braking manoeuvres, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 mph)
On the day of your module 1 test, you will be asked by the examiner to demonstrate your riding ability on either the left-hand or right-hand circuit. The standard off-road layout may change because of local conditions on the casual sites.
If you demonstrate riding skills of a dangerously incompetent level during module 1, you will not be allowed to take module 2.
If you pass module 1 you will receive a test pass certificate which you must bring with you when you take module 2.
Module 2 of the test is made up of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding. Road riding will cover a variety of road and traffic conditions and will also include normal stops, hill and angle starts.
The practical moped riding test
The practical moped riding test (which does not include the high-speed requirements) will also be carried out in two modules. The obstacle avoidance and emergency braking exercises will be carried out in Module 1 at 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph). A test for the drivers of motorcycle and side car combination is also under development.