Full Licence

Full motorcycle licence

We offer training for your full licence as a consecutive days training program (intensive training). We strongly recommend that you have a minimum of 3 months daily riding experience, or 6 months regular riding experience, on a geared bike, before considering full licence training. We offer pre-DAS prep days if you are unsure as to your ability and would like a DAS qualified instructor to assess your riding before committing to a course.

A full days training lasts approximately 6 hours per day, any longer than this and both mental and physical fatigue start to set in. Start times are flexible, but we like to start between 8-9 am when possible, finishing between 2-3 pm with a short lunch break (don’t forget your lunch money!)

What type of licence do you want?

At the age of 17 you will be able to take the A1 light motorcycle licence. This will be on a machine of 125cc with a maximum of 14.6 bhp/11Kw. You will need a valid CBT certificate and motorcycle theory certificate to take the tests. Once you have qualified then you can legally ride the same size machine, remove the L plates from your bike, take passengers, ride on motorways and ride abroad. At 19 if you want to ride something bigger, you can arrange further training and take the A2 motorcycle test. You can complete the A1 test on either a manual bike or your own automatic scooter if you like. In order to be successful you will need to pass both module 1 and module 2 tests. More information can be found on the module 1 here and module 2 here.

Aged 19 – 23? Then you can take the A2 restricted licence course. Training is carried out on a restricted 700cc machine (restricted to 46bhp). You will need a valid CBT certificate and motorcycle theory certificate to take the tests. If you are successful on both your module 1 and module 2 tests, then you will be restricted not by engine size but bhp. The simple rule is that once you have passed the tests on this machine you will be able to ride any CC. However, it either must not exceed 47bhp as standard, or it must have a 47bhp restrictor kit fitted. If you are restricting the power of the machine it must not be restricted by any more that 50% of its original power, therefore when shopping around for your dream bike it must not exceed 94bhp as standard. If you want to ride bigger full powered machines then you can take the tests on a bigger 600cc bike, but only after holding this licence for a minimum of 2 years. The costs in upgrading from the A2 middleweight licence to the full category A licence should be minimal for an experienced rider. In order to be successful you will need to pass the module 1 and 2 practical tests again on an unrestricted 600cc machine. More info can be found on the module 1 here and module 2 here.

If you have a full motorcycle licence with either categories A1 or A2 and would like to progress to the next level then our Progressive Access courses are for you. The Progressive Access route allows you to upgrade to the next category of motorcycle licence providing you have held your current entitlement for a minimum of 2 years. Each time you progress to the next category, you will have to pass both module 1 and 2 practical tests, but you will not have to complete your motorcycle theory again.

For example:

At 17 years old: Passed A1 Light Motorcycle Licence (Maximum of 125cc not exceeding 11Kw/14.5bhp. Same as CBT)

Then at 19 years old: Upgrade to A2 Standard Motorcycle Licence (No maximum engine size but must not exceed 35Kw/47bhp, and the motorcycle must not be restricted more than half of it’s original power output)

Then at 21 years old: Upgrade to A Unrestricted Motorcycle Licence (No engine or power restrictions apply)

You must pass the motorcycle categories in the correct order and have held the licence for a minimum of 2 years. This is regardless of whether you have become old enough to qualify to take the next category of licence in order to follow the Progressive Access Route. If you decide to upgrade your licence to the next category within the 2 years, you will need to provide a valid motorcycle theory test.

If you are 24 or older, then you can take the direct access scheme (DAS) with the module 1 and 2 tests. You will need a valid CBT certificate and motorcycle theory certificate to take the tests. If you are successful on both tests, then you will be qualified to ride ANY sized machine. Training will be on a larger capacity 650cc machine. If you have any reservations about riding bigger bikes, and/or you have problems with reaching the floor, and/or you have problems with handling the extra weight of a bigger bike, then you may want to consider either the A1 light motorcycle course or the A2 restricted motorcycle course. To be successful you will need to pass the module 1 and 2 tests. More info can be found on the module 1 here and module 2 here.

ALL OF OUR TRAINING IS CARRIED OUT ON A MAXIMUM OF A 2:1 RATIO

How much training do you require to get your full licence?

On average most people require 4-5 days of training, however, everyone is different. If you have some previous riding experience on a bigger bike and have reasonable confidence and awareness, then you may only need 4 days, whereas others with little or no experience, and who are lacking in confidence, may require 6 days.

Costs for: A1, A2 Direct Access Training & Test

4 Day Course

£ 785

Per PersonExperienced Daily 125cc Riders

5 Day CourseMost Popular
			 £ 885 
			Per PersonIntermediate 125cc Riders

6 Day Course

£ 985

Per PersonNovice 125cc Riders with CBT

7 Day Course

£ 1085

Per PersonNovice 125cc Riders w/o CBT

Extra Day

£ 120

Per PersonAn extra day

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Our training is inclusive of the following, no hidden fees!

Training fees
Motorbike hire
Equipment use ( full face helmet, armoured jacket, gloves, hi-viz, *waterproofs) *if needed
Fully comprehensive insurance
Module 1 and module 2 test fees.
Fuel not included
No hidden extra fees

Benefits of intensive training

Intensive Training

Pros

Consistent training resulting in faster progress
Easier to plan and arrange time off work
Time saved with no gaps in training schedule
No time wasted re-learning skills from previous lessons
Consistent improvement in riding skills
Same instructor throughout (unless an emergency arises)

Cons

The tests are booked for the final day of training and this cannot be changed
If you are not successful on the Mod 1 test you cannot take the mod 2.
There are NO refunds from the DVSA for the mod 2 test

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Fully comprehensive insurance is provided as standard?

Our fleet insurance policy gives you the peace of mind that you have fully comprehensive insurance cover. This means that should you be involved in any kind of incident then regardless of who is at fault you are covered.

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What bike will you be training on?

We have a fleet of almost new Yamaha MT-07 & Kawasaki ER-6n motorbikes. All fitted with accident protection bars. As much as is humanly possible you will have the same bike for the duration of your training.

Will you get the same instructor for the duration of your training?

At SAFERIDE motorcycle training we believe it is of the upmost importance that you receive consistent training throughout your course. As much as is humanly possible you will get the same instructor for the entirety of your course.

Will you get practice time at the test centre for the module 1 test?

Yes is the simple answer to that one! We always have practice sessions booked at the test centre in Burgess Hill at the weekends. This means that you get the invaluable time needed to fully understand what is required to pass the module 1 test. We will put you through all the high speed manoeuvres and run you through an entire mock test so that you understand it inside out and back to front!