I got an email from MAG the other day, included was a link that explained the 'new' process to obtain a bike licence.
Here it is
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/dsa/dsa-routes ... icence.pdf
Simple eh?
As work was quiet i emailed the DSA. This is what i wrote...
Hi Folks,
Just seen your new 'How to get a moped or motorcycle licence' flow chart.
Come on be honest you have just copied the 'How to be a space shuttle pilot' flow chart and swapped space ship for motorcycle. Has anyone in charge of the DSA actually read it and understands it?
How do you think they replied?
How to pass your bike test......
Re: How to pass your bike test......
The reply.....
Dear David,
Thank you for your email dated 21 December, regarding motorcycle information.
Firstly you will need to gain provisional entitlement for this category of vehicle; you do this by completing a form D1 and returning it to DVLA. You can obtain this form from all main Post Offices or alternatively on line at www.gov.uk/browse/driving
On receipt of your provisional Motorcycle licence from DVLA, you cannot ride on the public highways until you have completed a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course.
It may help if I provide some background information on the requirement to complete a CBT course. CBT was introduced in 1990 to improve road safety for learner moped riders and motorcyclists, a particularly vulnerable group of road users. It requires that all learner riders should have had at least basic training before being allowed unaccompanied on public roads with L-plates (or D-plates in Wales).
You can take your CBT before or after your theory test but you must complete both CBT and theory test before booking your practical test. The theory is made up of two elements, the first of which is a multiple choice section, and the second is the hazard perception test.
There is a choice of practical test categories, depending upon the type of vehicle you wish to use for test. These are the standard motorcycle test, the light motorcycle test or the direct access test. The test content itself is the same. The standard motorcycle test is taken on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc, capable of at least 100 kilometres per hour (kph). After passing this test the rider is restricted to riding motorcycles up to 25 kW (33bhp) and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg for a two year period. After this period the rider can ride any size of motorcycle.
The light motorcycle test (sub-category A1) is taken on a motorcycle of between 75cc and 125cc. Once this test is passed the rider is restricted to riding motorcycles up to 125cc with a power output of 11 kW (14.6bhp). If you then wished to go on and ride a larger motorcycle then you would need to take a further practical test.
To take the direct access test you will need to take the practical test on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kw (46.6bhp). A pass will allow you to ride any size of bike. However you must be aged 21 or over to take this test.
You may practice for the direct access practical test on a larger bike, as long as you are accompanied at all times by a qualified instructor on another bike and in radio contact.
You can book a theory or practical test online at www.gov.uk/browse/driving/learning-to-drive or by calling our booking line on 0300 200 1122.
Yours sincerely,
Blal Malik
Customer Support
Driving Standards Agency
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Fax: 0300 200 1155
Email: [email protected]
Dear David,
Thank you for your email dated 21 December, regarding motorcycle information.
Firstly you will need to gain provisional entitlement for this category of vehicle; you do this by completing a form D1 and returning it to DVLA. You can obtain this form from all main Post Offices or alternatively on line at www.gov.uk/browse/driving
On receipt of your provisional Motorcycle licence from DVLA, you cannot ride on the public highways until you have completed a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course.
It may help if I provide some background information on the requirement to complete a CBT course. CBT was introduced in 1990 to improve road safety for learner moped riders and motorcyclists, a particularly vulnerable group of road users. It requires that all learner riders should have had at least basic training before being allowed unaccompanied on public roads with L-plates (or D-plates in Wales).
You can take your CBT before or after your theory test but you must complete both CBT and theory test before booking your practical test. The theory is made up of two elements, the first of which is a multiple choice section, and the second is the hazard perception test.
There is a choice of practical test categories, depending upon the type of vehicle you wish to use for test. These are the standard motorcycle test, the light motorcycle test or the direct access test. The test content itself is the same. The standard motorcycle test is taken on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc, capable of at least 100 kilometres per hour (kph). After passing this test the rider is restricted to riding motorcycles up to 25 kW (33bhp) and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg for a two year period. After this period the rider can ride any size of motorcycle.
The light motorcycle test (sub-category A1) is taken on a motorcycle of between 75cc and 125cc. Once this test is passed the rider is restricted to riding motorcycles up to 125cc with a power output of 11 kW (14.6bhp). If you then wished to go on and ride a larger motorcycle then you would need to take a further practical test.
To take the direct access test you will need to take the practical test on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kw (46.6bhp). A pass will allow you to ride any size of bike. However you must be aged 21 or over to take this test.
You may practice for the direct access practical test on a larger bike, as long as you are accompanied at all times by a qualified instructor on another bike and in radio contact.
You can book a theory or practical test online at www.gov.uk/browse/driving/learning-to-drive or by calling our booking line on 0300 200 1122.
Yours sincerely,
Blal Malik
Customer Support
Driving Standards Agency
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Fax: 0300 200 1155
Email: [email protected]
Re: How to pass your bike test......
I'm not sure the DSA understand sarcasm, or maybe they do and that explains the long email.
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Re: How to pass your bike test......
But that'll all be wrong in a couple of weeks when the bike you phases on will be the bike you're licenced to ride and there'll be no automatic upgrade after two years.
Happiness has 125cc ...
Re: How to pass your bike test......
It's all 2/stroke & mirrors .... and making jobs for the boys!
Rules made up by fuckwits in Brussells on a nice little number & a nice pension pot to boot.
Boils my piss!
Rules made up by fuckwits in Brussells on a nice little number & a nice pension pot to boot.
Boils my piss!
Re: How to pass your bike test......
Am i reading this right ?? ... im 44 and ride a 125 cc varadero on L plates, if i pass both my mod 1 and 2 ... will i be able to ride a bigger bike after the 2 years restricted or not .. or will i need to take more tests on a bigger bike ?
Cheers Tony
Edit : ... I for one am pissed off by this, looks like I`ll have to go direct access now other wise ill end up doing mod 1 and mod2 twice , once on my 125 and once on a 600 cc !!
Tony
Cheers Tony
Edit : ... I for one am pissed off by this, looks like I`ll have to go direct access now other wise ill end up doing mod 1 and mod2 twice , once on my 125 and once on a 600 cc !!
Tony
Re: How to pass your bike test......
Hi,
I passed both my module 1 and 2 on December this year, but it was about to be cancelled due to ice on the circuit.
I was told that being over 24 years old, there will no be other difference for me if I was going to do it on 2013 but the bike in which I needed to pass the test, as it needed to be a 650 cc instead of a 500 cc.
I believe that those 2 years of limitation will only apply for those younger than 24.
Kind regards,
Gonzalo
I passed both my module 1 and 2 on December this year, but it was about to be cancelled due to ice on the circuit.
I was told that being over 24 years old, there will no be other difference for me if I was going to do it on 2013 but the bike in which I needed to pass the test, as it needed to be a 650 cc instead of a 500 cc.
I believe that those 2 years of limitation will only apply for those younger than 24.
Kind regards,
Gonzalo
