Motorcycle Training FAQ

You must complete a Compulsory basic Training course (CBT) before you can legally drive on the road. In order to take your CBT you must first obtain a provisional driving license. Remember, you will also need motorcycle insurance to legally ride your bike or scooter on public roads once you have obtained your CBT.

Your CBT licence earns you a DL196 certificate, which provides you with different privileges depending on your age. Check out our CBT article for a full breakdown. After obtaining your CBT you have two years after completion of your training to graduate to a motorcycle license.

All motorcycle licences allow you to ride without "L" plates, carry passengers, and use motorways. The main difference between motorcycle licences is the size of bike you can legally ride on public roads. For a full breakdown view  "Which motorcycle licence is right for me article."

To obtain a full motorcycle licence you must sit a Motorcycle Theory test. You can do this directly with the Driving Standards Agency here. This is not required to obtain your CBT.

Yes, if you have a current in date UK photocard licence (provisional or full) this serves as your provisional entitlement to ride on completion of your CBT. You may also use a DVLA registered EU driving licence.

Progressive Access -  Designed to provide young riders with gradual access to motorcycles based on engine size and power rating. This system enables riders with at least two years of experience on a lower-category motorcycle licence to advance to the next level by completing a practical test—without the need for an additional theory test. More Info.

Direct Access - Designed for riders aged 24 and over who wish to obtain their unrestricted Category A licence, allowing them to ride bikes of any size and power. The process begins with completing a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training), typically on a 125cc bike. DAS training then transitions to a 600cc (or larger) motorcycle. More Info.

Restricted Access -  Designed for riders under 24 years old who wish to obtain a full motorcycle licence in a lower category. While similar to the Direct Access Scheme (DAS), the key difference is that the licence you gain through Restricted Access limits the size and power of the motorcycles you can legally ride on the road. More Info.

Our team of experienced instructors are qualified up to at least CBT1 (the standard set by the DSA). Meet the team here.

Send us an enquiry or better yet give us a call to book.

Please note you will need your driving licence number at the time of booking. We also require a payment deposit at this time. 

Courses begin at 8:45am/9:00am and finish between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Please arrive in plenty of time on the day and come dressed sensibly (warm, substantial clothing and sturdy footwear). Please also bring your driving licence. See here for full details and T&Cs.

CBT

We start our day at 8.45am, when you meet the instructor and have a brief chat about the day ahead.

The cbt is broken into 5 modules as we progress through the day, we stop and have a cuppa and something to eat before venturing on to the road for a couple of hours, (if standard has been reached). If all modules are completed safely we will issue you with the DL196 (CBT certificate).

Finish time varies from around 5pm to 6pm.

Training is conducted at our our Sandyford Business Park site. 

All other Courses

Courses start at 9am and finish at 2pm.

One of the days will consists of module 1 training in the DVSA test site wso trainees can train where test is conducted. This allows for high first time pass rate, as if you don't pass module 1 you cant continue to module 2.

We usually stop for cuppa and bite to eat when we're out and about.

Training is conducted at our North Harbour site.

We provide our trainees with access to the latest, most popular motorcycles on the market. You are also free to bring your own vehicle providing you have the correct insurance documentation, MOT certification, and proof of road tax.

We can supply you with helmets, jackets and gloves and do so at no additional cost. If you have your own though, you are more than welcome to use them instead.

We are located at:

18 North Harbour Street, Ayr, KA8 8AA.

Please note that CBT is carried out at:

Sandyford Business Park, Sandyford Rd,Prestwick, KA9 2SY.