Direct Access

[AceRimmer]

I've done my CBT and theory test, im just wondering if I should do the direct access rather than a2 test. How much is it to do the direct access test? and can you do it on its own? Looking to get a 500-600 when ive passed.

[instigator]

DAS is usually quite a bit more expensive. All depends on your local schools costs, how much training you'll need etc.

Go for the DAS though. Whilst you can

[AceRimmer]

Is it possible to have a few training sessions then go seperately to do the test or do you have to do training/test at the same time?

[instigator]

Hmm, yeah I'm quite sure you can, thats if I follow you correctly.

You can take individual lessons from schools and then book your test whenever you wish. You don't have to do a lessons then the test directly after them. Although it is highly advised you take a lesson or two BEFORE your test (one or 2 days before) so that you can iron out any imperfections in time.

[AceRimmer]

Looks like direct access is the way to go then, thanks.

[Davo]

Well if your over 21, you may as well go for the full thing, there isn't any difference on the test except that you do it on a 500cc (i.e. ER-5), instead of an 125cc. The training school I did my course, it was only £30 more expensive to do the test on the 500cc machine.

I found the ER-5 to be more stable at low speeds when doing the u-turn.

This will allow you to ride a full powered bike as well.

[AceRimmer]

£30 more for the test or to use the 500?

[Davo]

To use the 500cc bike

[AceRimmer]

Haven't been for any training yet so I guess they would have told me I could do the direct access instead of a2, would be silly to do the a2 when I can do the direct access, roll on spring!

[Knisis]

I did a 3 day DAS course with test on 4th day for £390 (all included)