A1EX
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I know quite a few of you ride bikes on here, so im looking to come back to the UK at the end of August and I want to get my full license sorted pretty soon, I seem to remember there was a way you could take the full test without having to go up through the different categories. Also does anyone know of any good schools in the Midlands area for lessons etc 
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DaveyLC
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When I did my test it was a simple affair.. Its a nightmare these days apparently! If I understand correctly there are three parts: Theory, Hazard avoidance test (off-road) and then finally the on-road practical..
Personally the roads are so dog-shit in the UK it takes all of the fun out of Bikes so I wouldn't bother! 
[Edited on 17-07-2014 by DaveyLC]
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Brett
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Direct access iirc
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A1EX
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Yeh thats what it is Direct access, just wondered if anyone had any more details on it or if theyve done it themselves.
As for the roads in the Uk, I also will be out of the UK a lot so I need the license abroad also, hence why needing to get it one pretty quickly when im there 
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Simon_16v
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Direct access is where the test is broken down into 2 parts, module 1 and module 2.
Module 1 isn't taken on road, normally it is a DVLA testing station. You show slow speed control, emergency swerve and stop etc.
Then module 2 is pretty much like your car test, get asked questions on how you would check brake lights etc and then you go out and follow what the tester tell you to do.
If you pass you aren't restricted to the engine size of the bikes you ride.
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Simon_16v
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https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/226645/dsa-das-guidance_notes.pdf
A pdf from the DSA on the scheme.
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A1EX
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cheers 
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RichR
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon_16v
Direct access is where the test is broken down into 2 parts, module 1 and module 2.
Module 1 isn't taken on road, normally it is a DVLA testing station. You show slow speed control, emergency swerve and stop etc.
Then module 2 is pretty much like your car test, get asked questions on how you would check brake lights etc and then you go out and follow what the tester tell you to do.
If you pass you aren't restricted to the engine size of the bikes you ride.
Kinda not right-direct access simply means that you take the mod 1 and 2 test on a bike above 500cc which after successful completion allows you to ride a bike of any capacity. Restricted test is taken on a 125 and you're restricted to 33hp or less for 2 years from passing. You'll do a mod 1 and 2 regardless of which route you take however, you can ride a 125 on L plates by yourself; a 500 on L plates has to be accompanied by an instructor.
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Simon_16v
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Fair point, I did miss that point out.
Do it on a 500cc+ bike to make it worthwhile
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A1EX
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Oh yeh for sure, im doing it so ill be able to ride bigger bikes here in Finland or when i go back to Thailand as theyre cracking down a little bit on licenses
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gazza808
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Direct access isn't on a 500 any more.
Category A (unrestricted)
Category A unrestricted motorcycles used for tests must:
be a solo motorcycle
be at least 595cc
be at least 40kW engine power
Everyone quoting the old rules.
[Edited on 18-07-2014 by gazza808]
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J100RSA
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looks like its hard work now to get a bike licence. i ha to ride round for half hour and do an emergency stop
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Simon_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by gazza808
Direct access isn't on a 500 any more.
Category A (unrestricted)
Category A unrestricted motorcycles used for tests must:
be a solo motorcycle
be at least 595cc
be at least 40kW engine power
Everyone quoting the old rules.
[Edited on 18-07-2014 by gazza808]
It changes that often now that's the problem. Just glad I've got my full license
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