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Abbey Rider Training is the largest local motorcycle training centre, where we're pleased to cater for riders of all abilities.

Whether you’re new to motorcycling or a born again biker, we run a course that will suit your needs.

To discuss your training requirements, feel free to call us on 01793 705905, visit our office, of just Ask 'Arry...


Latest news....

From 29th September 2008, an additional part to the practical motorcycle test is being introduced.

The new part to the test includes some additional special manoeuvres for riders including:

  • Wheeling the machine backwards left or right into a cone 'garage'.
  • Two slow speed manoeuvres including a slalom and a figure of eight.
  • Two higher speed manoeuvres including an avoidance manoeuvre.
  • Two braking exercises, including a higher speed emergency stop.

    The new test will be in two parts. The above exercises will be tested on off-road sites at new Multi Purpose Test Centres (MPTC). Then the accompanied road riding element will follow. Candidates who are considered 'dangerously incompetent' will not be allowed to proceed to the on-road element.

    The U-Turn and emergency stop exercises will not be repeated on the road, so this will allow a longer time for normal road riding. On road exercises will still include hill starts and angle starts.

    It is known that the test fees will increase. There is speculation that pass rates will fall, and waiting times will be longer, due to the number of test centres being reduced.

    As the number of motorcycle test centres will be reduced considerably, there will probably be a longer distance to travel for many test candidates.

    'Two things are certain. It's not going to get any cheaper, and it's not going to get any easier.'

    If you are considering taking your motorcycle test, don't leave it too late!

    Click here to see the layout of the new manoeuvres (pdf format)

    Click here for the DSA's webpage on the New 2008 Motorcycle Test



    Please Note: Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is unaffected.