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All motorbike licence training.
Bury Bolton Heywood Rochdale Greater manchester areas.

Below is a guide of the costs involved.
The cost can vary depending on your level of riding.

Please speak to me about this when you take your CBT
Or
All motorbike training after your CBT speak to Peter between 6pm and 8pm

07837 55 44 27

Book
your theory with
the DSA here.

BOOK
MODULE 1 & MODULE 2
TESTS with the DSA HERE.

WARNING

Only book your theory or practical test through the official DSA website.

(links shown on the left are direct to the DSAs website)

If you go through a 3rd party website you will pay more for any test you book.

THE PRACTICAL TESTS
Step 1 Take your CBT
Step 2 Pass your theory test
Step 3 Pass your Mod 1 test (Test costs £15.50)
Step 4 Pass your Mod 2 Test cost (£75)

The motorcycle practical test is divided into two parts called Module 1 and Module 2.
You must pass Module 1 before you can take Module 2.
Peter your instructor will train you first for Mod 1 followed by the Mod 1 test, when you pass Mod 1,
Then train you for Mod 2 followed by the Mod 2 test.
You can see a series of DSA videos of Modules 1 and 2 HERE

Module 1

Module 1 (off-road manoeuvres)
Module 1 takes place at a safe, off-road, Multi Purpose Test Centre (MPTC).
You must take with you your CBT certificate (DL196), your Theory and Hazard Perception Test pass certificate (less than 2 years old) and a valid licence Both parts). You must also be wearing suitable clothing.
You will first be given a briefing and then start these manoeuvres between coloured cones, if you are unsure what to do ASK!
* Manual handling - taking the bike off its stand and reversing it from one cone 'parking bay' into another
* Slalem and figure of eight
* Cornering, hazard avoidance (min speed 50kph - about 32mph) and controlled stop
* U turn
* Slow riding
* Emergency stop (min speed 50kph - about 32mph)
In the two high speed exercises if you don't reach the minimum speed of 50kph you'll be given a second chance to do those exercises again.
And that's the end of Module 1. It takes, on average, about 22 minutes.
If you've reached the required standard your examiner will issue you with a pass certificate.
If you fail Module 1 you must wait three full working days before being eligible to retake it.

REASONS FOR FAILING mod 2

On the fail sheet, given out by DSA, the examiner can check 47 different boxes as a fault.

You can fail on 1 serious fault, 1 dangerous fault or a combination of driving faults of which you are allowed up to 15 (up to 5 in Mod 1 or up to 10 in Mod 2). However, four driving faults in the same box will result in a serious fault, and therefore a fail.

Some examples of serious and dangerous errors are

*	Dangerous or illegal manoeuvres or actions such as turning right or changing lanes without looking over your shoulder
*	Failure to obey traffic signs such as No Entry signs, speed limits, or traffic lights
*	Failure to cancel an indicator leading to a potentially dangerous situation
*	Failure to observe lane markings
*	Riding too slowly where it was safe to ride more quickly
*	Pulling out in front of another vehicle at a junction

GOOD LUCK

CBT & Restricted licence training bury by SAFE4LIFE

Module 2

Module 2 (on-road riding)
As with Module 1 you must take with you all the necessary documents including yout Module 1 pass certificate.
You must be using the same category and size of bike in both modules.
You'll be fitted with a radio receiver and then you'll be taken outside for the eyesight test which consists of reading a number plate from a distance of about 20 metres. If you fail this (after a third attempt) the test will not continue.
If you pass the eyesight test you will be asked two motorcycle safety check questions, one ‘show me’ and one ‘tell me’. One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault being recorded.
After a briefing and radio test you will then go out onto the road with the examiner following you and giving you instructions.
You'll be riding through various road and traffic conditions and performing a number of manoeuvres in various situations such as
* Pulling up on the left behind a parked vehicle and moving off again when it's safe to do so
* Left and right turns onto and off main roads
* Roundabouts
* Traffic lights
* Pedestrian crossings
* Hill start (if possible)
There is a section of the test called "Independent Riding" in which you will be asked to follow the traffic signs to somewhere or a series of directions or a combination of both. You will have practiced this with Peter.
Throughout the test your examiner will watch you and will be looking to see if you
* Make appropriate progress along the road
* Keep up with the traffic while keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front
* Show confidence and good judgement
* Choose the correct speed for the type of road, density of traffic and weather
* React correctly to road signs and speed limits
* Be aware and react correctly to what other road users are doing, including pedestrians, cyclists and animals
You will pass if you show that you can
* Ride safely
* Comply with correct road procedure
* Obey traffic signs
* Carry out the set exercises correctly
You should not be over-cautious. For example, you must not ride too slowly as you could be holding up other traffic and you must not stop and wait when it's safe and normal to proceed.
After about 40 minutes of road riding you will be back at the test centre where the examiner will tell you if you have passed or failed. You instructor can be present at this point. Your driving test report will identify areas where any mistakes were made
If you fail your module two test, you must wait 10 full working days before being able to retake the module.

The other stuff you need to know

The CBT course is essentially good fun - do not think that you are doing a car driving test. The atmosphere will be very different to that, you might even make a friend or two! Some students who do the course begrudgingly because they have to, have come back to say how much they learnt and infact where surprised but also they say they enjoyed themselves.

Other Relevent Training Information

The Motorcycle Theory Test & Motorcycle Practical Test

Once you have obtained your CBT certificate, if you wish to gain a full motorcyle licence (any category) you must first take the Motorcycle Theory Test, do between one and four days training then take the Practical Test. We are contantly asked how much this will cost. Alot depends on your ability and therefore how many days training you need - think about somewhere between £200and £750. Your way to a FULL LICENCE

There are several motorcycle licence categories.

Moped Licence
Light Motorcycle Category 'A1' Licence (125cc machine [max power 11kW] )
Restricted Category 'A2' Licence (max power 25kW)
Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence (only available to those over the age of 21)

These licences can be gained as follows, but to be eligable to start training, you must have a UK Licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement (A) The Motorcycle Theory Test

If you wish to gain a full licence in any of the above categories, you must pass the Motorcycle Theory Test before taking the Practical Test. This can be booked online at www.dsa.gov.uk Moped Licence

To obtain a Moped Licence you must be 17 or over. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on machine up to 50cc. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger. 'A1' Light Motorcycle Licence (max power 11kW)

To obtain a 'A1' Light Motorcycle Licence you must be over the age of 17. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on machine up between 75cc & 125cc. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine up to 125cc, so long as it's power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger. 'A2' Restricted Licence (max power 25kW)

To obtain a 'A2' Restricted Licence you must be over the age of 17. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on a 120cc - 125cc machine (the machine must be capable of 100kph). Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine, so long as it's power is restricted to 25kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.The 'A2' Restricted Licence restricts you for 2 years ONLY. After which you can automatically upgrade your licence to a full category 'A' licence without taking any further training or tests and be able to ride any machine you want! This is the only big bike licence option available to those aged 17-20. If you reach the age of 21 whilst still restricted (within 2 years), you may take an Accelerated Access Practical Test on a bike capable of 47bhp or more and then obtain a full bike licence. Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence (Direct Access)

To obtain a Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence you must be over the age of 21. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine with a minimum power output of 47bhp. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine without L-plates and be able to carry a pillion passenger.You can only ride a large machine when accompanied by an authorised Direct Access Instructor.

Peter 01706 369974 or 07837554427