DAS Direct Access Scheme

At CC Motorcycle Training we offer a different styles of training, the set courses we have are spread over 5 days which cover both parts of your test, the way we train to obtain your licence isn't to "Get you through your test" we train you to ride the roads you are going to be riding on, while riding safely, a road is a road, a junction is a junction and a round-a-bout is a round-a-bout, either on test or not.

if not sure about the 5 day course we can brake the training down into shorter chunks, so if you just want to focus on MOD 1 and worry about MOD 2 later we can cater for this so please get in touch

To obtain a full motorcycle licence, you need to complete CBT, pass a theory test, and pass a 2-part practical test. The category you test for is usually dependent on your age:

Category A
if you are aged 24 or over, you may take your practical tests on an unrestricted machine of at least 595cc. You will be entitled to ride any capacity/power machine once you pass both parts, or modules, via the Direct Access Scheme (DAS) route.

Category A2
Those age 19-23 are restricted to motorcycles with a maximum power of 35kw (approx. 47BHP) and will take the practical tests on a machine restricted to limit. Once you have held a full A2 licence for 2 years, or you reach 24 years of age, you can take both practical tests again in order to 'progress' to a category A, unrestricted licence. If you wish to retake the tests less than 2 years after achieving your A2 licence (because you have reached 24 years of age), you will need to take your theory test again.

Category A1
This is a full licence for 'light' motorcycles, or 125cc machines, and can be taken from the age of 17. It does not allow you to ride a larger machine, but it does mean you can remove those L-plates, ride on the motorway, and carry a passenger (and you won't need to renew your CBT every 2 years).

The 2-part practical test is the same for all categories - watch the videos below to see what to expect.