The most popular route to a full bike licences for those over 21 is the Direct Access Scheme (DAS) course. This licence qualifies you to ride absolutely any bike you like the look of; you get a full unrestricted licence.
If you are 'of a smaller build' or do not want to ride bigger bikes straight away then you may wish to consider the A2 test instead. If you are unsure, please feel free to pop in and see us and have a chat about it and even have a sit on the bike to 'try it for size' before you commit to anything.
In order to sit your DAS (Direct Access Scheme) test you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Successfully complete the CBT course.
- Pass the motorcycle Theory Test (the car Theory test does not count!)
- Sit your practical tests on a motorcycle with a
power output of over 46.6 bhp
(usually a 500cc bike is used for this part of the training).
We can arrange the Theory Test for you, and even loan you the studying materials, all this is included in the course price.
We arrange the practical tests for you, we will discuss these in more detail when you book. The test fees are also included in our course prices.
The DAS course is tailored to suit your level of experience. A 5 day DAS course (the most popular) follows this structure:
Day 1 : If you do not already hold a CBT, that would be your first stage of training (or a free introduction lesson, followed by CBT). This first stage entitles you to ride as a learner with L-plates.
The next stage would be to take those skills and develop them further (or in other words, take you from CBT standard to test standard and beyond!)
Day 2 : 'Road Rider 1' - Road riding (quite obviously!)on a 125cc motorcycle, Classroom briefing and Module 1 Training.
Day 3 : 'Road Rider 2' - Road riding (again, the clue is in the name!) on a 125cc motorcycle. You will spend all day on the road during this course (obviously there will be occasional breaks).
Day 4 : 'DAS 1' - The first stage of this course is to introduce the 500cc bike and give you a chance to familiarise yourself with the additional size, weight and power. This initial upgrade takes place in our training center, not on the road! Once you are comfortable with the bigger bike we continue to develop your skills and practice the 'Module 1' excercises on the bigger bike. We will also spend plenty of time on the road once you are comfortable - we don't operate to a fixed timetable!
Day 5 : 'DAS 2' - Now that you are familiar with the bigger bike, this final day of training will be spent on the road.
The 'Module 1' test can be arranged for this 5th day. with a 'Module 2' test to follow at a convienient time for you.
For more information about the practical motorcycle tests, click here.
Why we try to avoid "intensive" courses"
