Training To Test Standard

We offer a wide choice of courses to suit all abilities which are carefully structured to give you the best possible chance of passing your test first time. Each student who completes a FREE assessment with Alpha will be recommended a course to suit their ability either a restricted or Direct Access Test. As everyone’s needs are very different, we can tailor the course to suit each individual and therefore maximise the safety and training value for each session.

We produce our own Training Guide to accompany the course covering the whole syllabus. These guides are given to all DAS students, and have been invaluable for taking notes and refreshing lessons already completed. They also contain the questions that will be asked by the examiner before and after the test.

Definition of experience

NONE – Total novice who has never been on a bike or only for a few minutes

MINIMAL – Someone who has ridden on holiday, just mopeds or has only done the CBT; we would expect this person to be able to pull away, stop, start and change gear as a minimum.

SOME – This would be someone who has ridden a lot in the past, such as off road, we would expect them to be able to ride reasonably competently.

LOTS – (Done CBT), this would be someone who is currently riding their own bike and who has done their CBT in the past two years, or who has a full motorcycle licence from a foreign country or someone upgrading from  Restricted Licence (A2 Progressive Access).

4 ½ DAY – This is by far the most popular DAS course. You would need some experience on two wheels. Modules 1 and 2 Test included. A2 will complete the training and testing  on a 500cc full A course will use a 650cc

5 ½ DAY – This course is for a student who is a bit ‘rusty’ on a bike! Not initially comfortable on a larger machine. Again module 1 and 2 tests included. The A2 course will complete their training and testing on a 500cc and the full A on a 650cc

CBT must be completed before we can start test training courses , but if needed we will include that with your course recommendation . The CBT can be completed on a 125/500 or 650cc machine

6 ½ DAY Novice – This is for a student with little or no experience on two wheels. We begin with the CBT on day 1. On Day 2  you are converted  to the 500cc machine for familiarisation . Mod 1 and 2 Tests included. If you are completing an A2 licence the training and testing will be completed on a 500cc machine for the full A licence you will use the 650cc machine

7 ½ DAY Novice Xtra – A very comprehensive course. We begin with CBT on the first day. You will then continue on the road getting used to two wheels still on the 125cc machine. Day 3 sees you returning to the training area to begin familiarisation on the 500cc machine. If you are completing the  A2 course you will continue on the 500cc if  completing a full A course you will complete the rest of your training and testing on a 650cc. Mod 1 and 2 Tests included.

*** All our students practice on and attempt a mock test using the DSA’s actual MMA (Motorcycle Manoeuvring Area) During your course in preparation for the Module 1 Test ***