Direct & Accelerated Access Options

Riders over the age of 21, or those who are 21 before their two-year restriction ends, have enhanced options open to them and may train for a full Category A licence that is unrestricted.

DIRECT ACCESS

The practical test must be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of no less than 35kW (46.6bhp). On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any Motorcycle without L-Plates, and avoids the power restriction imposed by the standard licence.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines.

ACCELERATED ACCESS

This option is exactly as above but is the route taken by the holders of power restricted Full Category A licences who are 21 or over before the two year restriction ends and wish to move up to a more powerful machine. You will return to learner status and restrictions whilst training and testing on the larger bike, but a test fail will not affect your previous licence status.

IMPORTANT NOTES

You may train and test on a machine that exceeds 46.6bhp provided that:

• You are accompanied at ALL times by a Department of Transport Approved Direct Access Instructor or Examiner.
• You are in radio contact with your escort.
• You observe the standard learner regulations, L-Plates, no pillions & no motorways.

Every candidate attending for a motorcycle test must comply with the following requirements:

1. Produce a valid UK Licence, correctly signed and indicating a current provisional entitlement for the category of vehicle to be tested on. The only acceptable alternative to the Licence, in cases where it may be at DVLA or the Courts is Form D441 (Temporary Certificate of Entitlement) obtainable from the DVLA.

2. Produce a pass certificate for a motorcycle Theory Test.

3. Produce a current CBT Certificate (DL196) - unless they are already the holder of a full Category P licence within a Category A subgroup.

4. Candidates will be asked to sign a disclaimer indicating that they have current insurance cover, and that the vehicle has an MOT if necessary.

5. The vehicle must be in roadworthy condition and display a current Road Fund Licence.

6. All candidates will also be required to produce photographic proof of identity at both the Theory and Practical Tests if they do not have a photographic style driving licence. This must be in the form of a Passport, Workplace Identity Card, or photograph signed and certified on the rear by a responsible person (MP, JP, doctor, lawyer, police officer or an approved motorcycle instructor) as being a true likeness.