21+ Yrs
Direct Access Motorcycle Course
From the age of 21 (minimum age) you have the additional choice of the Direct Access (DAS) full licence course. You can still however opt to complete either the A1 or A2 full licence courses (see Courses/17-20). To obtain a full motorcycle licence you will need to have a provisional motorcycle licence (category A), a valid CBT certificate (see courses/16) and a valid motorcycle theory test (see training resources).
Each full licence motorcycle course will involve a number of training days relating to your ability followed by a practical test with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Direct Access Motorcycle Licence
This course is completed on 500cc motorcycles and leads to a full motorcycle licence. You must be 21 years old or above to complete this course. On successfully completing your Direct Access practical test with the Driving Standards Agency you will obtain a full motorcycle licence. You will then be able to ride any bike, of any size, with no restriction.
As this is a full licence you do not need to display L plates, you can carry passengers and can ride on the motorway.
Which ever option you chose to complete you will complete a practical test at the end of your training. The combined price of the practical tests is £90.50. The new practical test is now in two parts, module one (£15.50) and module two (£75.00). The module one test involves candidates being asked by the examiner to demonstrate their riding ability on either the left-hand or right-hand circuit. 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)
Module 2 of the test will be about 57 minutes in length and will consist of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding. consisting of a road ride covering a variety of road and traffic conditions and will also include normal stops, hill and angle starts.
Surepass Recommends
As you may be purchasing a motorcycle far larger than the 500cc machine you learnt on it may be wise to opt for a Surepass Advanced course with our team of qualified advanced instructors. This course can be based on half or full days using your own motorcycle and will help you get used to your own motorcycle and build your confidence. This training is particularly individual and therefore is completed on a one-to-one basis only.
