DAS and my age.

[GF-91]

Hi guys, I'm 20 and plan to do my DAS this summer or at least a few lessons; I'll be 21 by then.

How much should I be looking at for say, 4 lessons and the DAS to be done.

I have a CBT certificate, a full uk driving license also.

Will I be learning on a 125 or a bigger bike with me being 21? Sure I read somewhere if you're under 21 it has to be a 125, wondering if it's any different being above 21.

I would do my DAS before I turn 21 but I'll be restricted and also I've just booked my holiday to Thailand so out of money for the time being.

Thanks, GF-91
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[harscot]

Hi GF-91, have a look on you gov and DVLA web site, it will tell you everything you want to know, or before long TeflonMike will be along to inform you, or you could just look at some of the related threads on here and you will get your info..
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[GF-91]

Preferred some hand written advice if I'm honest. For once I'm hoping Teflon does turn up lol I've seen his advice he's very detailed
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[pinkyfloyd]

Right. DAS is Direct Access and is designed for anyone over 21 years old. It is, as the name suggests, direct access to a full A license without any 33BHP restrictions. You will not be able to do DAS until you reach 21 years old.

Prices vary between places but you are looking between £75 and £150 per day for DAS + test fee's, that includes bike hire and instruction and will be done on a bike which is 500cc or bigger.

Going though a training school before 21 years old will restrict you to a 125cc bike and you will only be able to do your full test on the 125cc bike. Pass and you will be restricted for 2 years to 33BHP.

Oddly enough the cost for the hire of the 125 and instructor will normally be the same.

In order for you to get the full test though you will need to do the motorcycle Theory before doing mod 1 and 2, regardless of the bike being used. I should get that booked before hand and get it out of the way. Like your CBT it lasts for 2 years.

4 days should be enough to get you ready for the test but it does depend on how fast you learn.
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[GF-91]

Does that mean I'm learning on a 500? Cause I'll be 21 ?
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[Teflon-Mike]

[pinkyfloyd]

[Rogerborg]

As an aside, while you can't obtain a full A license until you turn 21, I was wondering if your provisional strictly prohibits riding a DAS/large bike while under training. The legislation (RTA 1988 101 (1), MV(DL)R 1996 7 (2)) suggests that you probably can't do it, but it might be worthwhile asking your chosen training school about it. Train first, pass on your birthday.
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[GF-91]

I can't pass on my birthday I'll be away in thailand.
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[Rogerborg]

Get tested when you come back then. Gonorrhoea, genital warts, herpes...
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[GF-91]

[Andy_Pagin]

[Rogerborg]

[GF-91]