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So what makes us different?

You are told in advance what days and times your training and tests will be.
Full DSA size module 1 training area
Training available 7 days a week
Brand new motorcycles

Our aim is to improve all aspects of riding, we want to teach you to be a safe rider, whether it's pre or post test training you need, we do things by the book. Offering the highest quality of training and equipment everyone is treated for their individual needs and no one is made to feel intimidated.

For rules about age, and which licence you can go for click here

Get-On
A taster of what it's like on a bike, You get to have a go on a
moped or motorcycle with an instructor helping you.
This is ideal if you want to know if biking is for you or not.

CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)
This is a whole day of training on a moped or motorcycle and is required by law to ride on the road. On succesful completion you will be issued with a DL196

A2 (Taking a test on a 125cc bike)
This training is for people who do not wish to take their test on a large motorcycle or for people under 21. The training and the test is taken on a 125cc motorcycle. On completion you are able to ride any size or cc motorcycle provided it has no more than 33bhp, on larger motorcycles this can be achieved by fitting a restrictor kit.

DAS (Direct Access Scheme)
This training and test is for people over the age of 21 who wish to ride any size motorcycle. Training and tests are taken on a motorcycle of more than 46bhp, once passed you may ride any motorcycle of any size without the need to be restricted.

Post test courses available are:-

Roadcraft and Bike Plus (improve and build on your skills after test)
RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Advanced Riding and Test)
IAM (Institute of advanced Motorists, Advanced Riding and Test)
Instructor (Train to become a Motorcycle Instructor)

If you can't find what you're looking for on the list above please call us and we can talk you through all the options available and the best route for YOU! Training times can also be arranged around your work etc.

A full price list for the courses can be found here

We would highly recommend that if you are considering any type of motorcycle training that you read the latest copy of the highway code, especially young riders taking a CBT course. The highway code can be purchased from our Derby branch, or found online here For advanced and instructor courses we also recommend the DSA guide to riding & Know your signs

The Highway Cade	DSA guide to riding	Know your signs