book a motorcycle test with Learn2Ride Motorcycle Training in Milton Keynes

The National Bowl gate 1, V4 Watling Street, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA

01908 694 333

https://www.learn2ridemotorcycle.com

Helmet hire included

About Learn2Ride Motorcycle Training

Thank you for visiting our website. We are a friendly and enthusiastic motorcycle training school, where we are passionate about the quality of the training and customer service we deliver. We provide all forms of motorcycle training, from CBT through to DAS and onto advanced training, 7 days a week. With never more than 2 customers to 1 instructor, there is lots of individual attention with no large groups spoiling the enjoyment of learning to ride a motorcycle. Being an approved and regulated Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) training establishment, you can be assured that all our instructors are fully DVSA qualified, assessed and enthusiastic motorcyclists themselves. Our motorcycle fleet, equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard. Learn2Ride Motorcycle Training is proud to be a member company of 'The Motorcycle Industry Training Association' (MCITA), whose standards we diligently uphold.

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We are also an Approved Training Body (ATB), Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for learner motorcycle training.

We have an excellent DVSA approved off road site with facilities, including classroom and toilets. All learner training includes the free use of automatic scooters, manual 125cc, 500cc and above motorcycles. Safety helmets, jackets and gloves can also be supplied if required.

Why learn to ride a motorcycle?

There are many good reasons for wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle, which could be in connection with work, commuting to and from work or riding purely for fun, whatever the reason, the one thing you can be certain of is all motorcyclists derive a great deal of pleasure from riding. We have all been stuck in a car, in traffic, on a hot day, wishing we could do what the guy on the bike who had just filtered pass us was doing, enjoying the unhindered journey knowing you will arrive at your destination on time. Imagine a ride-out with friends during a warm summer's day through beautiful countryside or even a trip down to the coast.

Cheap transport costs are also another big plus point, as is no hassle parking, it is easy and you never need to pay, step off your bike and step into work, or the shops or anywhere you wish to go, there are no congestion charges, you can use the bus lanes (where permitted) all of these advantages and more are available to you, as well as doing your bit towards making our country that little bit greener.

There are very few downsides to riding, one being the weather, but with proper clothing you can be warm and dry no matter how inclement the weather may be. Another one is the obvious danger associated with being on two wheels, unlike a car you do not have the protection of a metal cage around you, Of course this is where professional training is not just important but vital to your future safety whilst riding motorcycles. As with most things quality and price can vary, it is important that you choose carefully your choice of training provider. Do not make the mistake of being swayed by cost alone, you can not put a price on your personal safety. We stand by our pledge to provide you with competitive high quality training that will exceed your expectations. To us the quality of the training we provide is what matters the most.

What are the different types of motorcycle licence I can get in Milton Keynes?

There are 4 main types of full motorcycle licence issued by the DVSA. The first three (AM, A1 and A2 motorcycle licences) have restrictions on the type of moped or motorcycle you can ride, the fourth (the full A motorcycle licence) has no restrictions.

The AM restricted moped licence

This is the only licence available to you when you are 16 years old. This licence allows you to ride a moped of 50 cc or less which has a top speed of 28 mph, with a passenger and without Learner plates. If you are only interested in riding a moped and nothing more then this licence could be right for you. If you want to ride a more powerful motorcycle then you might find it better to wait until you are 17. From the age of 17 onwards you can take the A1 motorcycle test which allows you to ride motorcycle up to 125 cc and with some restrictions on its power to weight ratio.

The A1 restricted motorcycle licence

The minimum age to take this test is 17. According to the DVSA website it will allow you to ride a "Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc". This means it's up to a 125 cc motorcycle with some restrictions to make sure it cannot accelerate too fast - a really good idea when you are new to riding a motorbike!

Requirements to take the A1 motorcycle test - You must have a UK provisional or full driving licence, a valid theory test certificate and a valid CBT certificate. Once you have taken this test you will not have to keep renewing your CBT certificate every 2 years, you can ride on motorways and you can take a pillion passenger on the back of your motorbike.

The A2 restricted motorcycle licence

For this licence you need to be at least 19 years of age, have completed your CBT or have had an A1 licence for at least 2 years. As with the A1 test you also need to have a UK provisional or full driving licence and a valid theory test certificate . The main benefit of getting an A2 licence is you can ride a more powerful motorcycle. The law states a "standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg)". So it's a more powerful bike, but still not completely un-restricted. To find A2 legal motorbikes you are best visiting your local motorcycle dealer and asking them to show you the A2 legal bikes, as otherwise it's very difficult to work out just looking at the tech specs.

The full A motorcycle licence, or DAS licence.

This is the licence that allows you to ride almost any motorcycle without restrictions, so it's the ultimate motorcycle licence. No limits on power outputs or power per kg or engine size! It is also called a 'DAS' licence as it can be obtained from the 'Direct AccesS' route. There are two ways you can get this licence:

1) If you are 24 or over you can take the tests for an A licence. You must also have a UK provisional or full driving licence, a valid theory test certificate and a valid CBT certificate.

2) If you are at least 21 years of age and you have held an A2 category licence for at least 2 years. This is sometimes referred to as the 'progressive access' route as you progress from one licence to another.

When taking the test the biggest difference is that you have to use a bigger, more powerful motorcycle. It will have a power of at least 40kw and an engine cc of at least 595 cc. Your local training school will make sure you have the right size bike for your test.

There is also a flowchart (click here) that the DVLA have produced that shows these different licences and how to obtain them.

To get more detailed guidance on what licence is right for you then talk to your local motorcycle training school. You can search for them here and they are qualified to speak to you on the right type of training for you.

What are the main parts of a motorcycle test?

CBT is only part of motorcycle training. To get your full motorcycle licence you need to pass the following tests:

Theory and hazard perception tests

These are completed at your local DVSA theory test centre. The theory test is a 57 minute test taken under exam conditions. It will check that you have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and check that you understand the theory of riding a motorcycle. The hazard perception test takes about 15 minutes and is taken straight after the theoury test. You will be shown a set of videos that show road situations from a motorcycle riders point of view. As you are watching the videos you have to indicate where you think a possible hazard is developing. The sooner you identify a hazard the higher the score you will get.

There are some useful resources for helping you pass your motorcycle theory test. Firstly is the DVSA video on passing your theory test, just click this link. There is also a video to help with your hazard perception test here. If you'd like to practice the theory test then click this link, and there is also a practice for the hazard percption test here.

Compulsory basic training - CBT

This is the training that takes a day to complete, sometimes longer and contains a mixture of classroom theory, off road practice and on road riding. It is completed at a motorcycle training school, you can find your closest motorcycle training school by clicking here. You can read up about all the details of compulsory basic training here.

The module 1 (mod 1) test

You can view a video from the DVSA all about the module 1 test here. This test normally takes about 20 minutes and is taken in a completely off road setting. You will be taken to a large tarmac area where you will need to demonstrate your ability to carry out the following manoeuvres:

wheeling the moped or motorcycle and using the stand
riding a slalom and figure of 8
a slow ride
a U-turn
cornering and a controlled stop
cornering and an emergency stop
cornering and hazard avoidance

Once you have completed the test you will be told if you have passed or failed. You must pass the module 1 test before taking the module 2 test. Therefore be careful when you book, as if your module 2 test is too soon after your module 1 test and you fail the module 1 you will not be able to take your module 2 test.

The module 2 (mod 2) test

You can view a video from the DVSA all about the module 2 test here. This test involves riding on road and takes about 40 minutes in total. You will need to carry out the following things:

an eyesight check
show me, tell me vehicle safety questions
road riding
independent riding

You must bring your module 1 pass certificate to the module 2 test, you cannot take the module 2 test without a module 1 pass certificate.

The eyesight check involves reading a number plate from 20 metres away. 'Show me, tell me' is where you will be asked 2 vehicle safety questions from this list. As well as answering you must show the examiner what you are talking about by demonstrating it on the motorcycle. With the road ride the examiner will give you instructions through a radio link and will normally follow you on a motorcycle to observe your riding. The last 10 minutes will be independent riding which is designed to assess your ability to ride safely while making your own decisions. After telling you a set of directions you will be expected to carry them out safely and independently.