Riders
age 21 or over, or those who reach 21 before their two year
restriction ends, have other options.
Direct
access
After
taking CBT and the theory test, the practical test may be
taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW.
A pass allows you to ride any size of bike. All or part of
the CBT course may be taken on either a learner bike or a
large bike. You may practice for the practical test on bikes
larger than the learner bike specification provided:
- you
are accompanied at all times by an approved instructor
on another bike and in radio contact
- you
wear fluorescent or reflective clothing and follow all
other provisional licence restrictions
Accelerated
access
Riders
who reach the age of 21, while still within the two year period
where they are restricted to maximum 25kW machines, but who
wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a
motorcycle of at least 35kW. They may practice on bikes over
25kW under the same practice conditions for direct access
riders. You will revert to learner status while practicing
(on a motorcycle greater than 25kW) although test failure
will not affect your existing licence.
