RideSafe Training : Training Courses Page

MCI Courses.

Refresher Courses.

Advanced Riding Skills.

DAS. Direct Access Training.
Full Motorcycle Licence.

CBT. Compulsory Basic Training.

Which Course?

Practical Test Information

Theory Test Information

Which Motorcycle can I ride?

We offer training courses 7 days a week!

Safe Riding with RideSafe Trainng.

Theory Test

To book your theory test visit www.dsa.gov.uk

A Theory Test is not required for a CBT course,
however a good working knowledge
of the Highway Code is helpful to new riders.

All Riders need to pass a Theory Test before
takeing a DSA Practical Test.

We can help you prepare for the test.
Revision Classes Availiable
Click here for Details

Which Motorcycle can I ride?

Pratical Test

Description	Licence Category	Minimum Age
Mopeds with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50km/h	P	16
Light motorcycles with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125cc and a power output not exceeding 11kW (14.6bhp)	A1	17
Motorcycles up to 25kW(33bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. Motorcycle combination with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg	A	17
Any size motorcycle with or without a sidecar	A	21*

You will need to pass your theory test before taking a practical test.

* Age 21 if the rider passed the test for large motorcycles as part of the Direct Access scheme, or two years from the date of test pass if the rider passed the test on a standard A motorcycle (power output up to 25 kW (33 bhp) or a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg.)

More information can be found by visiting www.dsa.gov.uk

Practical Test Options

Category P (Moped)

Sub-Caterory A1 (Motorcycle 75cc - 125cc)

Category A (Bike 121cc -125cc Or Bike with power output of at least 35kW)

Please refer to
which motorcycle can I Ride
for full details.

When you book a course through RideSafe Training
the Practical Test is booked to take place at either
Peterborough or Cambridge Test Centres.

New Motorcycle Test 2008

The Practical Test is changing in Oct 2008

Click here to find out more

Advanced Riding Skills

Advanced Riding courses aim to build on the skills you have already learnt and provide additional training to improve your riding. These courses are designed to meet your goals, whether to achieve an advanced certificate in riding or to simply become a more proficient rider. These courses aim to encourage continuous assessment of your own riding to improve, observation, positioning, cornering and above all safer riding through better understanding of motorcycling. click here for further details.

Call
01487 832823
For More Details

Driving Standards Approved
Training Body. ATB No: 1711

Registered Post Test Motorcycle Trainer No: 800122

RoSPA (Gold)

Refresher Courses

Whether you passed your test recently and require a lesson to gain confidence with you new bike or you are returning to biking recently and want to refresh your skills. We can offer bespoke packages on a one to one basis to improve your riding. Click here for further details.

MCI Courses

RideSafe Training runs annual Instructor Courses. If you would like to train to become a motorcycle instructor we can offer training to enable you to sit the DSA assessment at the Training and Development Centre in Cardington. Click here for further detail

CBT Compulsory Basic Training

This course if for anyone wishing to ride a moped or 125cc motorcycle on L Plates. The course is designed for a complete novice, or anyone wishing to legally ride on the public highway that does not hold a full motorcycle licence. You must hold a provisional licence. Click here for further details

DAS Direct Access Training
Obtaining a Full Motorcycle Licence

These courses are for anyone wishing to obtain a full motorcycle licence in order to ride without L plates and/or to carry a pillion passenger. This can be on a 125cc or 500cc motorcycle. This will generally for anyone over 21 (specific rules apply to under 21). Click here for further details