Useful Information

Food and Drink

Dehydration and low blood sugar levels are a common cause of a lack of concentration and failure in training. Ensure that you eat something, preferably before you arrive and have a drink of water with you whilst you are training. There are facilities nearby where you can purchase these items.

Clothing on the day

Being exposed to excessive cold may lower your body core temperature which can cause a serious drop in concentration. You should wear warm clothing, bearing in mind you will feel colder whilst moving on the bike, especially around the neck and ankles. It is better to bring too many clothes as you can always remove some. If the weather is hot, ensure all body parts are covered. This is essential. Subject to Covid restrictions a helmet, gloves, jacket and if necessary over trousers will be provided, although we encourage you to bring any protective clothing you already have, especially gloves. Helmets must be approved to ECER 22.05 standard. Jeans (not torn or distressed) are the minimum standard required for a motorcycle training course. A pair of sturdy boots or shoes that protect the ankles must be worn. Training shoes are not acceptable. The use of steel toe cap boots should be avoided. Please remember to bring a face covering with you.

Special needs E.G. Dyslexia

Tell the Instructor if you have special needs, preferably before the day. The more notice you give, the more able we are to accommodate.

Language

The ability to speak and understand English is essential as the Instructor will need to give instructions and receive satisfactory responses to ensure that they have been clearly understood.

Drugs and Alcohol

Remember that these can stay in your system for at least 24 hours and will adversely affect your ability to perform as required.

Highway Code/CBT course

The course assumes and requires a basic knowledge of the Highway Code. Provisional licence holders and foreign nationals with exchanged licences should obtain and read the Highway Code before attending the course.

Highway Code/DAS Course

You may well have passed your Theory Test but you will still be further tested by the Examiner on Module 2 by virtue of the fact that you are being followed on test. Going over multiple choice questions and learning by rote may well get you through the Theory Test but it will not be enough for the practical test. Students on a Direct Access course should live and breathe the Highway Code right up to the moment of Module Two Test. Practice on the way to work; look at road signs and road markings and for hazards. Keep a copy of the Highway Code beside the bed. It is our experience that as a potential Full Licence holder your basic Highway Code will not be adequate.

Novices and Riders with little or no road experience/CBT course

If you have little or no experience there is a possibility that you may have to return to complete CBT training. Sometimes this is due to the level of ability but, more often than not it is a lack of concentration through tiredness. Please note that to persevere at this stage risks regression, an accident or a drop in confidence and your instructor will be keen to avoid this by advising you to return for more training.

Attitude/DAS course

Motorcycle Tests are tests of your ability to ride a Motorcycle. Contrary to popular belief there is no “way” of passing a Motorcycle Test. If you can ride you will pass, it’s as simple as that. If you believe you can drive or ride and just need to pass the test, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. Passing a Motorcycle Test is the result of focus and interest throughout training; All Students should come with an open mind regardless of experience and be prepared to learn new things. A Student can fail a test for any number of reasons but mostly these are symptoms of an underlying cause and those causes are invariably to do with motivation.