DAS
Getting Your Full License
There are different routes to getting your full license, largely dependent on your age.
If you are age 17 – 19 you can take the Motorcycle Theory Test, Mod1 and Mod2 Practical tests and gain your A1 Category license which entitles you to, lose the L plates, carry a pillion passenger and use the motorway but you are still restricted to riding a 125cc Motorcycle.
If you are age 19 – 23 you can take the Motorcycle Theory Test, Mod1 and Mod2 Practical tests and gain your A2 Category license which entitles you to, lose the L plates, carry a pillion passenger and use the motorway but now you are only restricted to a riding a bike that produces no more than 35 kW or 47bhp. (Usually about 600 or 650 – Some bikes of this size may need to be restricted to make them compliant with your license category.)
If you are age 24+ you can take the Motorcycle Theory Test, Mod1 and Mod2 Practical tests and gain your full Category A license which entitles you to, lose the L plates, carry a pillion passenger and use the motorway but now you are not restricted by power output and can ride any size motorcycle that you like.
If you start at 17 and work your way through the above categories then this is called the Progressive Route.
The other option is the Direct Route via the Direct Access Scheme (DAS). This means that if you are 24+ then you can just take the Motorcycle Theory Test, Mod1 and Mod2 Practical tests and gain your Category A license without the need to progress via A1 and A2.
The Motorcycle Theory Test is taken at an aproved testing centre and consists of 50 questions related to motorcycling from the Highway Code and then you will face a number of videoed scenarios where you must identify the developing hazards by clicking a computer mouse.
The Mod1 Test is conducted at a DVSA Testing Centre by an official DVSA Motorcycle Examiner and tests you on the motorcycle control aspects of riding. You will be tested on Manually Handling, Slow Riding, Slalom, Figure of 8, braking, emergency stop and an avoidance exercise all in a secure off-road environment.
You must have valid pass certificates for all 3 tests in order to earn your category A1, A2 or A license.
We will provide you with the training that you require in order to prepare you for the Mod1 and Mod2 tests but you must pass the Theory Test priory to enquiring with us about the training for the Mod1 and Mod2 Tests.
The training will generally take the form of a 3 day course spread over a couple of weeks. The first 2 days will be your Mod1 preparation and we like to arrange it so that it is taken over a weekend, which allows us to get you some practice in the actual environment where you will take your Mod1 Test, with your Mod1 Test being taken on the following week, so that it is all still fresh in your memory.
We will then aim to get your Mod2 Test booked for the week following that and the remaining training day will take place prior to that and will consist of on road preparation, making sure that are doing everything on the road safely and following the required procedures.
The course fee covers you for the 3 days training, motorcycle loan during the training as the practical tests, petrol insurance and safety equipment if you need it. It also covers your 2 Test fees.
