On September 29th this year the Driving Standards Agency
are introducing a new style practical motorcycle test.
There has been a lot of speculation about this event
A lot of people are saying that the test is going to be more difficult
and that the law is changing etc. etc.
What is happening is the test wil be split into two parts. You will have to
be able to demonstrate the skills you learn on CBT i.e. figure of 8 riding,
and other slow riding skills. The emergency stop and U turn are also
being done off road.
So, at the moment, the U turn is done on a public road, parked cars,
camber and all. In the new test it will be done on flat piece of tarmac, 7.5 meters
wide with no kerbs, cars or cambers - which sounds more difficult?
Plan of the new test is at the end of the page.
The downside is additional training will be required to cover the new elements
and this will, unfortunately, mean a rise in cost. Personally, I will be trying
to keep this to a minimum to remain competetive.
I will, soon, be in a position to have a go at the new test myself so will update
this page further after that.
If you have any questions in the mean time please get in touch.
