Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

CBT courses are aimed at new riders and are valid for two years allowing you to ride on the public highway with L Plates. Some riders never actually want to take their full motorcycle test and therefore return every two years for their CBT.
The course lasts all day (approx 8.30am to 5pm) and there are five elements. The rider must reach the required standard on each element before moving on to the next.
The rider must be at least 16 years old and hold a provisional driving licence with the appropriate category listed on it - i.e. category 'p': moped or category 'a': motorcycle. Most full car licences include category 'a' provisional.

The A2 Licence

If you wish to take your full motorcycle licence test and are under 21, you are restricted by law to training and testing on a learner legal machine with an engine size of 120 - 125cc and a power output of 14.6bhp or less. On passing your full motorcycle test you will be allowed to ride machines of up to 33bhp/25kW for two years after which time any motorcycle may be ridden.

Direct Access (DAS)

This route allows riders aged 21 or over the option of training and taking their full test on a bike over 35kW/46.6bhp. As it is only the last two days of the course that are taken on a larger bike, if you don't feel happy then you can opt to go down the A2 licence route and take your test on the smaller bike.

Where a test is taken on an automatic machine, the licence will be restricted to motorcycles with an automatic transmission.

Check with your motorcycle dealer as engine size and power output are not always related.

Rusty Riders (Refresher Courses and Further Training)

We offer refresher courses for bikers who have not ridden for some time and also advanced training for those who just simply want to improve their riding skills.