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phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

can anyone tell me what type of test i will need to take please..
i am 18 and i am looking at getting a vfr400, will i need to be restricted for 2 years or is it till i am 21? i have been told that there are 2 types of tests DAS i think,the A1 and A2 what is the difference? could anyone point me in the right direction...
thanks
phill

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi at 18 your not old enough to take the direct access course, so forget DAS.

Just take your normal test...and you will be restricted to 33bhp for 2 years, which isn't so bad really a vfr400 has only 50bhp i think anyways.

DAS (Direct access) is a test for people older than 21, who do not want to be restricted to 33bhp, they take the test...and get an unrestricted licence.

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RooRoo · Anal Intruder Joined: 04 May 2004 Karma :

is das harder than A2?

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

are right cheers for clearing that up Thumbs Up

, so after the 2 years will i be able to ride what i want and not be restricted? how much am i looking at for the lessons and test, i already know how to ride a geared bike but not to road standards Very Happy

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

Rooroo no its the same test...only deference is on a normal test u do it on a 125cc 12bhp, for a das test u ride a 500cc, usually a gs500 ect restricted to 33bhp.

i had about 4 hours of training then my test as i had been riding for a year already...cost me little over £100.

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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

yer do the a2 restricted test . get a vfr400, and buy a restriction kit. £200 but worth it.

thats what i did, good becasue after 2 years you can ride anything. dont have to do any more tests.

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

cheers for that going to ring up now and book it...

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

just got off the phone, i've got a 2hour lesson on the 21st and he is going to see how many more i need then he said the next test date is the 6th july so i might be in for that, and have some more up till then.. its all coming together Very Happy