Direct Access Scheme (DAS) - YOUR ROUTE TO A "Big Bike" Licence
"New Test" - No Problem!
Biketrain Wales is already geared up and running with the "New" motorcycle test. We provide an 18hr training and test attendance package, to help your achieve your Big Bike license. We currently use Kawasaki ER 500's and Yamaha Fazer 600's as appropriate training bikes to test. On passing your direct access test, you will be licensed to ride any motorcycle suitable for road use.
What do you need to be eligible to take a DAS course?
You need to be 21 or older, holding a provisional bike license or full car license (giving provisional Cat. A entitlement). You must also hold a valid C.B.T. and Theory Test pass certificates and be able to present both parts of your driving license if you have the photocard style or the "old" paper license and a valid passport, to under take the Direct Access Scheme.
Why choose Biketrain Wales?
Set up in 2004, Biketrain Wales prides itself on working with customers to get what they want from motorcycling. All instructors are DSA licensed and can offer a wealth of biking experience across the very broad spectrum of motorcycling. We operate 3 training sites (Abergavenny, Cwmbran and Newport), covering South East Wales, with easy access to the Test centres at Newport for Mod.1 and 2. Tests and Methyr Tydfil as an alternative location to take your Mod.2. test if you prefer.
It's not just about passing your bike test, we are all bikers and value the development of a trainees riding skills and don't forget it should be an enjoyable learning process. Every client is treated as an individual and the course program is adapted to suit your progress.
So what is it all about?
Taken as two pairs of days, allows you to train and pass your Modular 1 (off road) test. On completion of Modular 1 you will be trained and booked in for Modular 2
DAS day 1
Intro' "big" bike and gain familiarity with the machine one of our secure training areas.
Try out the "slow speed" Mod. 1 exercises as you develop your bike skills.- On road briefing picking up the themes from your CBT or riding assessment, before heading out on to the road to gain confidence on the "big" bike, in as many road scenarios as we can. - Debrief the day.
DAS day 2
Recap the "slow Speed" ,Mod.1 exercises and practise as necessary.- Brief /reminders about riding on the road from DAS day 1 and progress down to our Newport site.- Introduce and practise "high" speed (approx 32 m.p.h.) exercises including the hazard avoidance and emergency stop exercises as required.
Attend Mod.1 test at Newport test centre.
Return to start location using road ride to boost confidence and riding skills through extended riding and specific scenarios as suits the clients progress. Break of at least a week (just encase you don't pass your Mod.1 first time and a retake is required, the pressure is off!).
DAS day 3 
Recap on road training, progress and areas for improvement so far?- Attend location of Mod. 2 test (either Newport or Merthyr) to gain familiarity with test areas, conducting mock test.- Build confidence about attending test centre, where to go, what to do etc. along with vehicle safety check questions and pillion and load question.- Complete further, mock riding tests as appropriate.- Return to start location and debrief in preparation for Mod. 2 test.
DAS day 4
Document check, bike check and "warm up" on the yard.- Ride to Mod.2 test location to attend road riding test.- Debrief and return ride to start location (hopefully with a big grin on your face!).
So what does DAS cost?
Training, bike hire and vat incl. for the DAS package costs £505 + Test fees (currently £15.50 Mod.1 and £75 Mod.2). - A deposit of £100 is required to secure a DAS course booking. - Any retest fees apply at cost + bike hire @ £25 phr.
Residential courses (+/- CBT) can be arranged upon request.
Please contact Nick on 07843 578957 for course availability.
