If you are over 21 and want to obtain a full, unrestricted licence straight away you need to undertake a course of training as part of the Direct Access Scheme (DAS). Under DAS you still need CBT but, additionally, must take your DSA test on a higher performance motorcycle (i.e. one that can develop over 46.6 bhp).

Only specially qualified instructors working within an approved scheme may conduct DAS training. Not surprisingly our instructors have to obey a whole shipload of rules! E.g. there is a 2 to 1 student/instructor ratio and radio communication with students must be maintained throughout. Most training schemes will conduct the CBT element plus the early on-road training on lower powered bikes before bringing the student up to the higher performance machines. Our training scheme offer very short DAS courses, some as little as 3 days duration.

For students who can already ride these courses are very useful. Only exceptionally can someone learn to ride in 3 days and there is a lot more to being a competent big bike rider than simply being able to pass a test! Indeed, most good riders will tell you they never stop learning.

A good idea for complete beginners is to do CBT and thereby get an accurate assessment of their training needs before committing themselves to paying for any DAS training.

Side Cars

• Learners can practise on a combination with a power/weight ration not exceeding 0.16kW/kg
• On Obtaining a Standard (A) Motorcycle Licence you are restricted to a combination with the above power/weight ratio for 2 years
• At age 21 learners may, only with Direct or Accelerated Access, Practice on a larger machine.
• The test must be taken on a solo bike.