Direct Access Scheme (DAS) Category A bike test
The DSA believe the best way to undertake correct motorcycle training to test would be to break the test down into modular parts, you will need to do:-
CBT
Theory test
MOD1
MOD2
This is our preferred route for anybody over 21
Once you have passed this test, there are no legal restrictions on the power or size of the motorcycle you can ride.
To qualify for DAS you have to be 21 or over, take your training and test on a motorcycle with a power output of 46.6bhp or more (normally a 500cc bike or over), then you will have a licence to ride any size bike unrestricted! DAS may not be suitable for the less confident rider.
We will teach you to ride properly, and not 'just to pass a test', (there is a difference! so with our all inclusive price you get unlimited lessons and your first test fees included, there really are no hidden extras!
Our aim is to equip our pupils with the ability to ride safely in all road situations, and when you can do that, passing a test is easy. Of course you might get nervous on test and make a silly mistake, if that happens you just pay for your next test fee, any extra lessons or bike hire you may need, are free!
Still Confused? feel free to call us on 01424 736066 / 07970814216 for more information
Theory test:
The theory test consists of two parts,
Multiple choice questions, 50 questions relating to the Highway Code and general motorcycle safety questions,
Hazard Awareness test, A 15 minute, video clips where you need to recognise potential hazards in which you are awarded points.
The current pass rate is 43 out 50 for the multiple questions and 44 out of 75 for the hazard awareness test. You must pass both parts together! With 4 hours practice the majority of people pass
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Our recommendation to pass the theory test is to buy the official theory motorcycle test! It can be loaded onto pc, DVD and even ipod
Mod 1 test:
This test was introduced in April 09, although not hard you do need practice to pass the test!
The test is more about slow control, and is undertaken off road in special test centres.
you will need to be able to:
- Push your motorcycle backwards in a u turn
- Ride your motorcycle through a salomn of cones and then ride though a figure of 8 twice
- Ride your motorcycle through a set of guiding cones up the speed of 32 mph and swerve around a cone and bring the bike to a stop in a controlled manner in a specified box.
- Ride your motorcycle in a straight line at walking speed
- Ride your motorcycle in a U turn
- Emergency Stop. Ride your motorcycle through a set of guiding cones up the speed of 32 mph and bring your motorcycle to a controlled stop under full control.
Mod 2
This part of the test is undertaken on the road and lasts about 40minutes. You will be given directions over a radio and the examiner follows behind on his motorcycle assessing how you deal with various traffic situations and procedures. You will need to complete a hill start and pull away from the side of the road under full control. A part of the test involves aproximately 10 minutes of inedpendant riding. This means that the examiner gives you directions before you set off, you then follow those directions and are expected to heed road signs, speed limits etc with no input from the examiner. You will not be assessed on your ability to remember the directions so if you get them wrong you will not fail, the examiner is using this task to ensure you are capable of riding safely and following the highwaycode independantly. At the end of the test he will tell you whethert you have passed or failed (95% of 1066 trainees pass mod 2 first time).