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What you need

CBT Courses

The DVSA course every new rider takes before riding with L-plates. One day, five elements, minimum two hours on the road.

  • 6–8 hours · usually one day
  • Bike & kit (helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs) free
  • Automatic, geared or electric
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DAS Courses

Direct Access — the route straight to a full A2 or A licence. Free assessment first — with a couple of months on a 125cc, most riders finish training and tests in 2–3 days.

  • Training day price — enquire
  • Free 15–20 min assessment
  • Yamaha MT-07 · A2 on a CB500
  • Bike & kit (helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs) free
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A perfect fit

One-on-One Training

One rider, one instructor, one plan — training shaped around exactly what you want to work on, at your pace.

  • Executive CBT — one-to-one · £450
  • Post-CBT confidence building · £70/hr
  • Refresher session · £70/hr
  • Bike & kit (helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs) free
  • Register your interest by email
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Automatic to manual

Gear conversion session

Learn the skills to ride a manual bike — clutch, gears and slow control — for riders who have only been on electric or automatic scooters and bikes.

  • 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions
  • For automatic & electric riders
  • Prepares you for DAS
  • Price — £70/hr
  • Bike & kit (helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs) free
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Try it first

Pre-CBT lesson

Not sure you can pick up the skills in a day, or whether motorbikes are even for you? Book a pre-CBT trial session, one-to-one with an instructor.

  • One-to-one trial session
  • No pressure, no commitment
  • Ideal before booking your CBT
  • Price — £70/hr
  • Bike & kit (helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs) free
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One day.
Five elements.

CBT is training, not a test — no pass or fail. Usually one day of 6–8 hours; most riders on an automatic bike get the certificate the same day.

The certificate — DL196

Finish all five elements and you're issued a DL196, valid two years — ride with L-plates up to 125cc from 17. Going for a full licence? Take your CBT on a manual bike.

Element A — Introduction & eyesight check

Classroom

Paperwork, intro to the day and the eyesight check — a number plate from 20 metres. Bring your UK driving licence.

Element B — Practical on-site training

The pad

Getting to know the machine — controls, maintenance, stands, starting the engine.

Element C — Practical on-site riding

The pad

Pulling away, slow control, figure-of-eight, U-turn, gears, emergency stop.

Element D — On-road briefing

Classroom

Classroom session — equipment, safety, legal requirements, the Highway Code and preparation for the road ride.

Element E — Practical on-road riding

The road

Minimum two hours on the road, in radio contact with your instructor.

Direct Access · DAS

The fast lane to a full licence — A1, A2 and A

A valid CBT and theory test come first — then full training days on big bikes, with two DVSA tests along the way.

  1. 01

    Theory test

    Book your motorcycle theory test on GOV.UK.

    £23
  2. 02

    Free assessment

    15–20 minutes on a bigger bike — we tell you how many days you'll need.

    Free
  3. 03

    Training days

    Full days on Yamaha MT-07s — with some 125cc experience, most riders finish in 2–3 days.

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    Module 1 test

    Off-road test with a DVSA examiner.

    £15.50
  5. 05

    Module 2 test

    On-road test with the DVSA examiner at the end of your last day.

    £75

Three sites. Seven days.

Chessington on weekdays, Raynes Park at weekends.

Mon–Fri

Chessington

St Mary's Centre, Church Lane, KT9 2DR

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Raynes Park

West Wimbledon Primary School, Bodnant Gardens, SW20 0BZ

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Weekdays

Walton on Thames

Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG

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  • 7 days a week
  • 3 training sites
  • Bike & kit included
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Questions, answered

Do I need my own bike or kit?

We provide the bike, helmet, jacket, gloves and waterproofs — free on every course. Just bring strong jeans with no rips or holes, and sturdy boots that cover your ankles.

How long does a CBT take?

Usually one day, about 6–8 hours. It depends on how quickly you pick up the skills — if you need more training it can run to 2–3 days. Most people on an automatic bike get the certificate at the end of the first day.

What do I need to bring?

A valid full or provisional UK driving licence — you must bring it on the day — very good balance riding a push bike, and the jeans and boots above.

Automatic or geared bike?

If you plan to go for a full licence, book your CBT on a geared / manual motorcycle. If you've only ridden automatic scooters, take a gear conversion course before starting Direct Access.

How long is my certificate valid?

Your DL196 lasts two years. It lets you ride with L-plates up to 125cc from 17, or a moped up to 50cc at 16 — no pillion passengers and no motorways.

How many days for a full licence?

With a couple of months on a 125cc, most riders complete the training and both tests in about 2–3 days. New to manual bikes? You'll start with half or a full day on a 125cc. The free assessment tells you exactly what you need.

Still not sure? Call 07737 110 122 or email us now — we're happy to talk it through.

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