DIRECT & ACCELERATED ACCESS
R riders age 21 or over, or those who reach 21 before their 2-year restriction ends, have other options.


Direct Access
After taking CBT and the Theory Test the practical test may be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW. A pass allows you to ride any size of bike. All or part of the CBT course may be taken on either a learner bike or a large bike. You may practice for the practical test on bikes larger than the learner bike specification provided;

- you are accompanied at all times by an approved instructor on another bike and in radio contact.
- you wear fluorescent or reflective clothing and follow all other provisional licence restrictions.


Accelerated Access
Riders who reach the age of 21, while still within the 2-year period where they are restricted to maximum 25kW machines, but who wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a motorcycle of at least 35kW. They may practice on bikes over 25kW under the same practice conditions for Direct Access riders. You will revert to learner status while practising (on a motorcycle greater than 25kW) although test failure will not affect your existing licence.