Rider Training

Riding motorcycles is one of the best pastimes and good fun, can save you money as well as making your journey to work take less time and more enjoyable.

Riding a motorcycle correctly and safely is a skill, a skill you can be taught at Marriott's. We would like to see all of our pupils become O.A.P's.

John Hazler, Chief Instructor has 44 years riding motorcycles experience. He is former D.S.A (driving standards agency) examiner, driver improvement observer, he is advanced for cars, bikes and H.G.V, for I.A.M, R.O.S.P.A, Diamond advanced groups and also an advanced examiner.

John and his team of instructors are only too pleased to help people become safe riders. Marriott's first time pass rate currently stands at 96%

DETAILS OF TRAINING AND COURSE

C.B.T. (Compulsory Basic Training)

16yr old moped riders – Engine under 50cc need (category P) on your provisional licence, your licence will consist of two parts, plastic and paper, you will need to pass CBT by law.
17yrs old and above – need (category A) on your licence. If you have got a car licence make sure you have (category A). You will need to pass the CBT by law. This will validate your provisional licence. The CBT will last for two years, however you must pass your test or you will have to take another CBT.

The CBT is a day's course, 9.15 or until the instructor is happy with your riding and you are safe on the road. The CBT will consist of the following:

TALK about safety, helmets, clothing and weather protection
EYE sight check
CONTROLS using stand and basic maintenance
RIDING position, starting engine, moving off and stopping safely
RIDING around the compound in figure of eights – U rides –emergency stops – turning left and right – gear changing – using mirror and signals correctly

We will then have a talk on traffic – signs –observations – awareness and anticipation – road position – separation distance – defensive riding.

When the CBT instructor is happy with your progress he will take you out on the road. You will be in radio contact with the instructor for a minimum of two hours. After the road ride if you have been riding safely you will receive a DL196 certificate.

This will validate your provisional bike licence. The CBT is not a TEST but you will need to be riding safely. You can then ride with L-plates, D-plated in Wales, these are to be displayed on the front and rear of your bike, you are not permitted to use the motorway and you cannot take a pillion on the back.

C.B.T Costs

1st December – 31st March		1st April – 30th November
Mon – Fri -	£90	Mon – Fri -	£105
Saturday -	£90	Saturday -	£110
Sunday -	£90	Sunday -	£115

LESSONS TO TEST

You will have the use of Bike, helmet and gloves inclusive of all prices listed.

50cc and 125cc lessons are £39.00 for two hours, if you pay for six lessons in advance at a cost of £210.00 you save £24.00

D.A.S – Direct access is for pupils 21yrs and over

500cc lessons are £49.00 for two hours but if you pay for six lessons in advance at a cost of £270.00 you save £24.00

D.A.S CONDENSED COURSE – CBT to test which consists of as many lessons as the pupil needs over a three or four day period at a cost of £390.00

D.A.S CONDENSED COURSE – With no CBT is at a cost of £330.00

You will need to take a DSA (Driving Standard Agency) hazard perception test. You pay DSA £20.00 when you have passed then you can apply for your practical test which cost £51.00 also to be paid to the DSA

The telephone number you'll need to apply for your theory and practical test is:

08700 101 372

If you pass your test on a 125cc you can ride up to a 33 bhp max for two years then you can ride any size cc bike

Training courses to suite pupils needs can be arranged as we are open for training seven days a week.

We also offer re-born bike and refresher courses

If you are riding now and you think you're a good rider there's only one way to find out, take a Diamond Advanced Motorcyclist Test.

DSA announces two-part motorcycle test

DSA splits the new motorcycle test into two parts
Increased number of test delivery points
The new test can be booked from March 30
A safer approach to motorcycle riding

A new two-part motorcycle test will be introduced in April, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) announced today.

The existing single-event test will be replaced by a new test that will be taken in two parts. Bookings will be taken from the 30 March at the latest, with the first tests taking place on 27 April.

Module 1 will contain the specified maneuvers element of the test including exercises designed to assess the rider’s ability to control their machine safely, including avoidance and emergency stop exercises.

Module 2 will include an eyesight test and at least 30 minutes of on road riding, assessing the rider’s ability to safely interact with other road users.

DSA’s Chief Executive Rosemary Thew said:

“I would like to thank all those who took time to respond to our recent consultation on the future of the motorcycle test."

“We have listened to the motorcycling industry and introducing a two part test means we can provide more locations from which to conduct tests and offer a step-by-step, considered approach to learning to ride. Candidates will have time to absorb each separate important stage."

“DSA hopes to offer greater coverage of sites from which the Module 1 specified maneuvers element of the test may be taken. We will also be able to use some of our existing test centres to conduct the on-road Module 2 tests. This should mean shorter journey times for candidates and trainers alike."

The overall motorcycle test fee will remain unchanged in March. The existing fee will be split across both modules – so candidates only have to pay for each section of the test as they take it. The fee split will be £10.00 for Module 1 and £70.00 for Module 2.

As announced in the 2008/9 DSA Business plan, the cost of the motorcycling test will undergo its annual increment and rise to £90.50 in October 2009. The cost of Module 1 will then be £15.50 and Module 2, £75.00.

If you need any further information or advice please do not hesitate to contact John on 0151 653 8704 Ex 5 Alternatively email training@marriottmotorcycles.com