PRACTICAL TEST

Two Part Motorcycle Test Starts 27th April 2009.

Key Features:-

- New regional test centres

- Large off road tarmac area

- 50 Kph (32 Mph) swerve manoeuvre

- 50 Kph (32 Mph) emergency stop

- Slow riding exercise

- Slalom

- Figure of eight

- Wheel machine backwards

- On/off stand

- U turn

- £80 test fee (£10 for Module 1 & £70 for Module 2)

- Now in 2 parts – Specified Manoeuvres Test and Road Riding Test.

Module 1 (Specified Manouvres) of the new 2009 motorcycle test.

New 2 module motorbike test.

A new style motorbike test starts on 27th April 2009.  Instead of the old test where you are followed on road by an examiner riding a motorbike, now the test has been split into two modules.

Why a new test?

The new test allows you to be tested at set speeds on special manoeuvres in a safe off road environment.  It also allows some of the trickier elements such as “U-turn” and “Emergency stop” to be completed off road, thus making the on road part easier to complete.

The first module takes place at a large off road test centre called a MPTC.

Here you will be asked to do some specific manoeuvres that have to be at minimum speeds of 50kph or 30mph.  There is also some slow riding to be tested, a u-turn, emergency braking and exercises showing you can control your bike. Module 1 will take approximately 22 minutes.

Module 1 certificate liked to theory certificate

When you pass module 1 you will be given a pass certificate you need to keep.  The module 1 certificate is linked to your theory test certificate so make sure you pass the next module before your theory test runs out.

Module 2 (Road Riding Test) is completed on the road.

This is very similar to the old test where you are followed by an examiner with a radio link between you.
This module can be pre-booked to happen straight away after the first module so long as it is from a MPTC (new test centre), or can be taken later on either from a MPTC or from old style tests centres where there is no large tarmac area.

It’s up to you or your training company how you book the modules.

RJH Motorcycle Training recommends a gap between tests to allow you the chance to reschedule the second module should you need to.

Module 2 will take approximately 57 minutes – and will include at least 30 minutes of road riding.

When you have passed both modules that’s it.

Well done you have a full bike licence for the sort of vehicle you were tested on.

Minimum Ages:

- 16 to take a moped test
- 17 to take light A1 motorcycle test
- 17 to take a 125cc restricted test
- 21 to take a Direct Access test

Documents you will need to take to your test.

- Theory test pass certificate.
- Provisional driving licence – remember you need the paper counterpart as well as the plastic card - or an old style paper licence with a valid passport.
- If using your own bike you should take insurance documents and MOT certificate should it need one.
- CBT certificate – DL196

What happens if I fail Module 1?

You have to leave a gap of three clear working days in order for you to take more training so you can pass on the next attempt. 

You can’t progress to module 2 until you have passed module 1. If you have booked the modules to be consecutive or you can’t give three clear working days notice of cancellation then unfortunately you won’t be able to sit the module 2 and you will have lost your DSA fee! 

Also if you have booked a lesson with an instructor to take you to test then this still needs to go ahead – but just as a lesson not a lesson with test.

RJH Motorcycle Training recommend sitting module 1 to be followed with module 2 a week or so later, so should you need to re-sit then there is no problem with rescheduling.

It's ok to book consecutively just we want riders to know the implications of not passing module 1 with a module 2 close by.

What happens if I fail Module 2?

If you fail module 2 then you apply to re-sit just that element.  You need to leave 10 clear working days before the next test to allow you time to take more training.

Remember that your module 1 pass certificate is linked to your theory test certificate. If your theory test expires then you will need to re-sit both the theory test and the module one test.

How much does test or retest cost?

We hope you won’t need a re-test – but if you do…

Module one                          £10
Module two                          £70 (Monday to Friday)       
Module two (Saturday)        £82 (where offered)

The cost of training is shown on our cost pages, and we have introduced a 3 hour lesson for those that would need a re-test, so no unnecessary training fees.

You will need to book an instructor to give you additional instruction and to accompany you to the test centre.  Our booking office can help you through the process and we can pre-book tests and retests for you so life is easier and more convenient.

Do remember RJH have a pass rate exceeding the average so we hope this talk of re-tests is not going to be needed!

The new motorcycle test has extra and more demanding special exercises that must be completed off road (Module 1).

It also allows some of the old exercises that were done on road, to be completed on the off road site. The new testing elements for the module 1 include:

- At least two exercises carried out at slow speed, including a slalom
- at least two exercises carried out at higher speed, of which one exercise should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 50 Kph (32 Mph).
- one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 Kph (32 Mph).
- at least two braking exercises, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50 Kph (32 Mph).

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On the day of the test, candidates will be asked by the examiner to demonstrate their riding ability on either a left-hand or right-hand circuit.

Before you can book a motorcycle test you must have passed the theory test.

A test booking will not be accepted if you have not previously passed the theory test.

(Please note, we have special test booking facilities and if you are training with us we will book your test for you so it coincides with the end of your training).

To find out more about the theory or practical test, please ask, or visit www.dsa.gov.uk