FAQ

 Novice Rider Courses

CBT Novice Geared Bike

The CBT for a Novice on a geared bike needs to be taken slowly to develop confidence, so we reserve Mondays for Novice courses. This is where the track comes into its own because you have the space to ride the bike without the pressure of walls, fences and cones. Every novice is different and you will be given the time and training necessary to reach the level of skill and confidence required, to progress onto the road. If however you are struggling on the day we may decide that it is better to come back for further training on the track before making the next step. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Standard Licence (33bhp) 5 Sessions

This course is normally spread over a period of 2 weeks to suit the rider but would generally have to start on a Monday, which is reserved for Novice courses. The course includes your CBT on the first day and the next 2 sessions are geared to develop your confidence and skill levels, with the majority of the time spent on session 3 devoted to preparing for the Module 1 Test. The 4th session will include your Module 1 test and training around the areas of Kings Lynn where you are likely to go on your Module 2 Test. On the final session we return to Kings Lynn and you will get at least 2 mock test runs around the town before taking your Module 2 Test. 

As with the experienced rider course, this test allows the rider to ride a machine of 33bhp for a 2 year period, after which time, regardless of age, the rider can ride a machine of unlimited bhp.

Direct Access (unlimited bhp - over 21s only) 6 Sessions

Normally scheduled over 2 weeks to suit the pupil, this also commences with your CBT on the first day, which would usually be on a Monday. The next 2 sessions are on a 125 and are geared to develop your confidence and skill level. We move onto the 400 on session 4 and this would start off with time on the track to get you used to the bigger machine and we would practice all of the manoeuvres required to pass the Module 1 Test . The 5th session will include your Module 1 test and training around the areas of Kings Lynn where you are likely to go on your Module 2 Test. On the final session we return to Kings Lynn and you will get at least 2 mock test runs around the town before taking your Module 2 Test. 

 

Latest News.....

New Test!!...No Problems!!... Train on our circuit and be well prepared!!... 

On the 27th of April 2009 the Motorcycle test got harder and is now split into two modules, Module 1 and Module 2. Module 1 has to be passed before taking Module 2 and involves some slow riding exercises including a slalom, figure of eight and a u-turn. It also includes 2 higher speed manoeuvres that have to be taken at no less than 50kmph, with a swerve and an emergency stop. For full details go to the DSA web site, http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=405

There is no doubt that the hardest part of the new test is achieving the correct speed for the higher speed manoeuvres and you only get 2 chances to get it right. The key to success is knowing what gear to be in when you come around the corner towards the examiner so that you consistently reach the speed without having to look down at your Speedo. We can train for this on the safety of the track and can record you speed by radar so you will be well prepared for the requirements of Module 1.

A pupil coming through the swerve manoeuvre at 54kmph, to watch the video go to www.youtube.com/watch

Module 2 is similar to the old test but without the u-turn and emergency stop, which are now covered in Module 1 and  involves a 35 minute ride around the test centre area where we practice before your test.

So how hard is it compared to the old test?

There is no doubt that the new test is harder than the old test and it has received a lot of bad press and quite a lot of scare mongering which we believe to be unfounded. To pass the Mod 1 you need to be a better rider than was previously required for the old test but surely that cant be a bad thing. The swerve manoeuvre has received the greatest criticism but we take the view that if after passing your test you can buy a machine that will accelerate to 60mph in less than 3 seconds, it's not a bad thing to be able to swerve to avoid something at a mere 32mph. By using the track to develop you confidece gradually and under safe conditions the swerve manoeuvre is not a problem but of course very few training schools can offer this facility.

 Alex and Charlie were our first 2 pupils to take the new test and they passed both modules first time with flying colours. They both felt well prepared for the Mod 1 after the time we spent on the track. Well done to them both, it was nice to get off to a good start.

 
 
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Testimonials...

Rita 
Thank you Andy for your help and support for Ben during his lesson and test. The outcome was very successful just “2 minors!” and Ben felt that you gave him the extra confidence boost he needed. You were recommended to us and we will certainly do the same. Thank you again Rita. 

Mark 
To Andy, thank you for being an inspiration and a great instructor. Mark 

Stacie 
Andy, thank you so much for all your help and support and patience whilst training me especially with them blooming U-turns but I got there in the end. Your faith in me helped me to pass my test 1st time, thank you, thank you, thank you. Happy riding Stacie 
 
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