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Courses
What will happen during my motorcycle training?
Here we have outlined everything that you would expect whilst undertaking any motorcycle training with us.
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All on-site training is done on our DVSA approved, purpose built manoeuvring area.
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Click below to find out more about what happens on a CBT, Module 1 or a Module 2.
CBT Course Details
The CBT course usually lasts a full day however can take longer depending on how fast you learn. There are 5 elements to the course:
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Introduction and safety equipment lesson (Element A)
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Controls and Maintenance (Element B)
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On-site Training (Element C)
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On-road theory lesson (Element D)
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On-road lesson (Element E)
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You will move on from one element to the next when your trainer is satisfied you have understood the objectives of the session and also shown practical skills to a safe basic level.
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Once completing a minimum of 2 hours on the road, you will receive a DL196 certificate that will let you ride up to a 125cc motorcycle with L-plates.
This will be valid for 2 years, when this expires you will need to complete the course again unless you have gone on to pass your test.
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See below for more information about what each element entails.
ELEMENT A
ELEMENT B
ELEMENT C
ELEMENT D
ELEMENT E
Module 1 Test Details
You will take the module 1 test at an approved DVSA test centre in an off-road motorcycle manoeuvring area.
The test will normally take 20 minutes and will include:
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Wheeling the moped or motorcycle and using the stand.
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Riding a slalom and figure of 8.
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A slow ride in a straight line.
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A U-Turn.
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Cornering and a controlled stop.
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An emergency stop.
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A left or right hazard avoidance.
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For the emergency stop and avoidance exercises, you must ride at a minimum speed of:
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19mph (30kph) on a moped.
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31mph (50kph) on a motorcycle.
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Below are PDFs showing the diagrams of the module 1 test.
Module 2 Test Details
The module 2 test normally takes about 40 minutes and includes:
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An eyesight check.
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'Show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions.
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Road riding.
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'Follow the signs for...', independent ride.
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You must pass your module 1 test before you can take the module 2 test.
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You can book both tests at the same time, but if you don't pass the module 1 you must wait 3 working days before you can retake it.
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You must bring your module 1 pass certificate to the module 2 test, plus all the documents you had to take to the module 1 test.
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Below are the 'show me, tell me' questions that you are likely to asked as part of your test.