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What do i need to do?

I would love to pass my bike test, i passed my car test in 1992 and wondered what i needed to do to get to my test.

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  • Keith
    Keith Posts: 2,924 Forumite
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    Phone local bike school, ask to book Direct Access.

    Take Theory Test before your booking.

    Turn up on Friday, have 3 days of learning test on Monday.

    Licence in your hand, buy a 1300 Super Sports and die on Tuesday*




    *this bit is optional
  • scbk
    scbk Posts: 1,216 Forumite
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    As it currently stands you can ride a moped (a 50cc restricted to 30mph), without L plates and you're allowed a pillion

    Do a CBT (around £100) and you can ride up to a 125 with L plates and no pillion


    Then there's various test options after that:

    A1 Light bike, allowing you to ride a 125 without L's and with a pillion
    A Standard bike, which has a 2 year 33bhp limit
    DAS, Direct access, costs more but you can ride any bike after it
  • Keith
    Keith Posts: 2,924 Forumite
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    quick note, is the test is changing in October apprently, it will become harder. It's worth doing it now if you want to do it.

    It's a great fealing and one I can only compare to a Ferrari, a flat out bike is amazing. I love it :D
  • scbk
    scbk Posts: 1,216 Forumite
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    Yes the test will be harder, longer, and you may not be able to do it locally

    http://www.takeyourbiketestnow.com/
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