Restricted Licence

The restricted licence is for those who want a full motorcycle licence, but do not intend riding too powerful a motorbike in the immediate future. It is also the only licence that can be gained by those aged seventeen to twenty inclusive.
You must complete CBT,( See Above ) a motorcycle theory test and take a practical test. You can take CBT, further training and the practical test all as part of an intensive course. You would need to organise your own theory test, The restricted licence comes in two styles, 'A1' and 'A2'. The 'A1' licence will limit you to 125cc forever unless you take another test and the 'A2' licence will have a two-year power restriction (to 33 b.h.p.). Once the two-year period is up, you can then ride any size bike that you want without restriction.

To gain the ‘A1’ licence (if you do not plan to ride bigger than a 125cc bike after your test) you just need to take the practical test on a bike between 75cc and 125cc where the bike’s top speed is less than 62.5 m.p.h.

If you want the ‘A2’ licence, you will need to take your test on a 125cc bike where the bike is capable of 62.5 m.p.h. or more (this must be stated in the handbook, or a letter must be produced from the manufacturer).

You can take your test on either a manual or an automatic motorbike. If you take your test on a manual motorcycle, you can ride either manual motorcycles or automatics, but if you take your test on an automatic, you will be limited to automatics.
Our training courses are quite flexible in approach and we run training courses seven days a week. You can run your course over weekends to fit it in around work, but your last day (test day) would need to be on a weekday. Alternatively, book some time off and train with us during the week. To discuss your specific requirements give us a call.
If you do not have your own motorcycle, do not worry. We have well-maintained bikes for hire.
In preparation for the practical element of your course, we strongly recommend you get hold of The Official DSA Guide to Riding - the essential skills.

3-day Course

This course is aimed at somebody with limited experience, subject to an assessment lesson. The first day will either be your CBT (or a day on the road), second day polishing up your road riding skills followed by test day. Again, we will put you through mock tests, prior to your practical test. You will need to have passed a motorcycle theory test before you can take your practical test on the last day.