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i'm a week away from my big bike test, so can maybe answer. The DSA site, IS a tad confusing i'd agree.
First, you need to check your paper license and check you have some sort of 'A' category of provisional entitlement.
If you want to go unrestricted, and are definitely gonna buy a bike bike within 2 years, you wanna sit the direct access like i did
i sat my CBT in december, my theory test last week, and have had 1 full day of lessons, and have another full day next week, then my direct access test. However, I only did my CBT seperately because i had 2 friends who wanted to do it, but weren't going to take further lessons till this summer.
For you. i'd suggest finding your local school, and asking for their prices. They probably have a website. You want a complete package from start to guaranteed Direct Access pass. Its likely to be about £450-500 but its £100 just for the CBT day of training, and then usually £150 per full day of direct access after that. Most people need a minimum of 3 full days (one is the CBT day), but depending on their competence, and effort, could be 5 or 6 days.
Any more questions, just ask.
Oh, the CBT, technically, if you've had a license long enough, you can ride a 125cc with up to 11hp on L-plates, but you'd still have to do the training as part of the direct access. Also, having done it, its very worth it! i cannot believe they used to just let folk,especially 17yr olds, straight onto the roads without at LEAST a CBT! Your first day riding teaches you a LOT! After that, its all about clutch control, positioning, and slow-speed manouvers. Its good fun, and i cant wait to get my bike in a few weeks. just hope i pass my direct access test next week.
Buzz
The champion of the Bravo 1.4
& now ex owner of a Bravo 1.8
LOL.