Full Licence Training
Based in Keynsham, Bristol
Having the freedom to ride your motorcycle on the road is an exhilarating experience. However, before this can happen it’s a legal requirement to complete a Full Motorcycle Licence Course.
About the Course
At ACE Motorcycle Training this process happens with four straight-forward steps.
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
Lasts for two years
Motorcycle Theory Test
Lasts for two years. Book online via gov.uk
Module 1 Training and Test
(Lasts the remaining life of your theory pass) This test is conducted off road and is basically a machine skills based test consisting of a mixture of slow and high speed exercises.
Module 2 Training and Test
(Lasts for life) Conducted on road covering urban, rural and dual carriageways.
It doesn’t matter which way around you do the CBT and Theory although you may find it easier to do the CBT first as questions may come up in your theory test that were covered in the CBT. You MUST have passed both before going on to book the test modules. Mod 1 and 2 must be done in that order and your full licence only comes into effect after passing Mod2.
Now decide which of the 3 catagories of licence applies to you…
A1 License
A1, open to those over 18 years old. Taken on a learner specification 125 cc bike. Once completed you will only be allowed to ride a learner spec. 125cc bike but you do not need to display L plates, you can carry passengers and you can ride on motorways! The biggest advantage is that you would not need to keep renewing your CBT every 2 years.
A2 License
A2, Also known as the Restricted licence, minimum age 19. Test is normally done on a restricted 650cc machine. Once passed you can ride almost any bike with a maximum power output of 47BHP (35KW). Note, you can restrict some more powerful bikes down to 47bhp providing they are restricted by lees than half.
Full A License
For those over 24 (or 2 years after passing your A2 if upgrading). This is the big one. After passing BOTH mod 1 and 2 you can ride any size bike without any restrictions.
Training is normally done in blocks of days but you can also book 2 hour ‘booster’ sessions either prior to your training course or prior to your test. Book a Big Bike session here
Although it is possible to do the whole process in a week, we do not recommend this. It is far better to do each practical element in turn as this allows you to spread payments, makes for a more relaxed pace to training and allows us to more accurately assess you for the next stage.
Our course fees include the training, use of a machine, accidental damage, fuel and test fees. The use of safety helmet and clothing is free if required.
When you go to test you MUST take your Driving licence, original CBT certificate and it is advised that you also bring your original theory certificate (all in date!)
What Do the Fees Include?
Training
Use of Bike
Insurance
Fuel
Test Fee
Use of Helmet
Use of Safety Clothing
What Do I Need?
To successfully pass the riding tests; you must be able to demonstrate that you can ride safely in different road and traffic conditions and successfully show that you know The Highway Code by the way you ride during the test. Module 1 of your test must be passed before you can move on to Module 2.
It’s essential to bring along a clean and up-to-date full or provisional driving licence which includes the correct vehicle entitlements. As part of our fees, you’ll have access to the use of a bike, fuel and free use of helmet and safety clothing, as well as insurance, meanwhile training and test costs are all included as part of the package.
Once you have passed the motorcycle licence training and you’re confident that this is your direction of travel then it’s time to invest in your own motorcycle, helmet and protective clothing, whilst ensuring that you have all the right insurances in place.
Why Choose Us?
Operating from our Bristol HQ where we provide the bike licence course, motorcycle test course and CBT training course, ACE Motorcycle Training has helped hundreds of people with motorbike training and testing.
Our years of experience in the industry make us a leading choice in the area and are the only school in Bristol to have uniformed full-time employed instructors who are qualified to the highest standards and dedicated to making you feel confident on the road.
Taking care of all your training needs, we operate seven days a week with our fleet of well-maintained electric start Mopeds, 125cc, 500cc and 600cc motorcycles with free use of quality safety clothing.
Our professional team keep on top of all the latest regulations to ensure that your health and safety are our priority on the road and provides leading guidance on how best to operate your vehicle from the moment you start your experience with us.
If you would like to get started on gaining your full motorcycle licence, please give the ACE Motorcycle Training team a call on 01179 863 330 today! Alternatively, get in contact using our Enquiry Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Further Information
Both mod 1 and 2 tests must be carried out on the same category bike ie you cannot do the mod 1 on a 125 and then mod 2 on a 650
Any of the licence catagories can be taken on an automatic but you would only be able to ride an auto once passed. Like a car, if you pass on a manual then you can ride an auto if you wish.
Progressive access
You may have come across this term. Simply put, it means moving from one category to the next as your age allows but you must do each category in turn. For example if you did your A2 licence at 19 and then waited the statutory 2 years then you could do your full A licence at 21 without the need for renewing your theory test. Weirdly, if you took your A2 at 23 then wanted to upgrade when you turn 24 then you would need to show a valid theory test certificate.
If you did your A1 at 18 then decided to do the Full A at 24, because you would have jumped a category and not done progressive access then you would need to renew your theory.
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Location
Unit 17, Wansdyke Workshops
Unity Road, Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1NH