A Beginner's Guide!

We receive so many calls from people who are new to biking that we have created this section to answer many of the most frequently asked questions. We hope that everything you need to know is covered, if we can help with any further information and availability of courses, please feel free to contact us on 01202 842353 or email us -  info@w-m-t.co.uk

Minimum Requirements:

A valid UK driving licence is required for taking CBT TRAINING and MOTORCYCLE TESTS. This can either be a FULL CAR Licence, or a PROVISIONAL licence. Application forms are available at most Post Offices. FOREIGN LICENCE holders may ride in this country, subject to their entitlement, but CANNOT TAKE CBT TRAINING or PRACTICAL TESTS.

Age Limits:

At the minimum age of 16, riders are restricted to a MOPED, which is NO MORE THAN 50cc and NO FASTER THAN 50kph (31mph).

At 17, riders can upgrade to a machine that is NO LARGER THAN 125cc and has a MAXIMUM POWER of 11KW (14.6bhp). 17 year olds can also take the A2 PRACTICAL TEST for a FULL LICENCE.

21 year olds are able to take the DIRECT ACCESS TEST.

Tests:

The Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course is not a test, it is a one-day course of training designed for students to reach a safe and competent level of riding on the road.

As part of either the A2 or DAS course, the law requires the rider to undertake The Written Theory Test which needs to be passed BEFORE taking a PRACTICAL TEST. This must be taken at a DSA test centre (see DSA link on this site).

The DSA theory booking line is 0870 0101372 and you will need your credit card details to hand – the cost will be £21.50

A2 PRACTICAL TEST. This is taken on a 125cc machine of not more than 14.6bhp and capable of AT LEAST 100kph.

DIRECT ACCESS (DAS). Riders MUST BE OVER 21 and take the test on a machine of AT LEAST 35KW (we use Suzuki GS 500''''s).