Advanced Riding Techniques Ltd
Passing a motorcycle test is simple & straightforward with the correct training & the right advice
ART have been teaching people how to ride motorcycles & scooters safely & pass their full motorbike tests since 1996, so you really can rest assured that you are in safe, professional, experienced hands. We provide absolutely everything you will require, from professional tuition, the use of full safety kit* head to toe (subject to size), new bikes, fuel, test fees and 12,000 sq. ft of tarmac seven days a week. Some schools think that taking you to a petrol station every day & asking you to pay is acceptable, we disagree, when we say fully inclusive, we mean it!
You will need your UK driving licence, a desire to learn, your wallet only for lunch, oh and a sense of humour always helps. Please come and visit us and have a good look at what we offer before spending any money. You will find we are a friendly bunch who have a real passion for bikes.
*Safety kit: We supply - Helmets XXS - XXL only - Jackets/Trousers/Gloves XS to XXXL only. Boots size 5 - 12 only. Anything outside of this range & you will have to supply your own kit, sorry.
One of the most common question we get asked is: how long is it going to take me? For a definitive answer on this, we would definitely need to see you ride first!!
The D.V.S.A. recommends a minimum of 45 hours of lessons with at least 20 hours in-between to practise, in a car. Motorcycles will be different but not that different. This is why we always advise as much time/as many miles as you are able on a 125cc before taking a full licence course on a bigger bike!
For more detailed information on all of our courses, please click on the relevant icons below.
One to One motorcycle lessons
If you have never ridden a manual bike before (clutch & gears) our
90 minute One to One New Rider Course will give you the skills and confidence to move onto taking your CBT with ease, you will receive personal tuition in the safety of our secure, off road training area. You will learn how to pull away & stop smoothly before moving onto changing gears and then slow control techniques to include figure of eights and U-Turns.
As an introduction to motorcycling, you really can't find a better way to learn!
We also use these lessons for regular refresher courses to help spread the cost of your full licence or as a quick return to rider before buying your new motorcycle or scooter
Maybe you would just like some time on a bike as a quick reminder of how much fun it is!
Prices from £65
CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)
CBT is not a test, It is a 5 part modular training course run over the duration of one day, designed for riders to show a competent and safe level of riding on the public road before being issued with a CBT Certificate (DL196), which will last you two years from the date of issue. You do not need to take your motorcycle theory test before completing a CBT, but if you have never been on the road before then it is strongly recommended that you practise one.
A little know fact (people don't like to admit!)
At least 1 in 5 riders do NOT complete a CBT in one day!!
Here at ART all of our CBT courses are a maximum of 2 riders with 1 instructor for the WHOLE day, not just the road ride. You will find "cheaper" but there will be larger groups of 3 or 4 riders with 1 instructor for the whole morning (the off road session) always ask before booking. Its only the road ride (element E) that is the legal maximum of 2:1. Everyone must complete a CBT course to ride as a learner on L-Plates or before going on to take a full licence course.
Prices from £160
Motorcycle theory test
Before you can take any full motorcycle licence or scooter test, you will have to take and pass the theory test for motorcycles (includes the hazard perception test), this will still apply even if you have full entitlements of other categories (Car, H.G.V etc). You have to to answer 43 out of 50 multiple choice questions correctly. The minimum pass mark for the video hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75.
You do NOT need to complete a theory test before taking a C.B.T, but it is a good idea to get it taken as soon as possible, if you want to take any full motorcycle test. For official D.V.S.A theory test free practice see here.
Price £23
Introduction to Motorcycling course I.T.M.
Our introduction to Motorcycling course is the perfect way for your company employees to learn a new skill as well as a really good team bonding experience. ART supply bikes or scooters, full safety kit & a great time whilst learning.
If you are a group of work colleagues or friends, wishing to come & learn all about motorcycling before you commit, then this is the ideal way to find out all about the fantastic world of Powered Two Wheeler's (Motorcycles & Scooters) in a group based session.
Our group ITM course is run with four spaces at a time with two instructors for the three hour session session. Times are 09:00am - 12:00midday & 13:00 to 16.00. Please enquire about booking and dates.
Please contact us for prices & booking.
Full motorcycle licence
At present to ride any motorbike in the UK without L-Plates, ride on motorways and carry passengers, you will first need to complete a CBT course, pass the motorcycle theory test and then have to take and pass the full motorcycle test. The final part is conducted at a Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (D.V.S.A.) test centre and consists of two parts, Module 1 and Module 2.
Here at ART, we appreciate that everyone learns at completely different rates. With this in mind you will be assessed by our professional , DVSA qualified instructors. Once we have seen you ride we have lots of options to suit your individual training, these include:
- Buying your own 125cc to take lessons on.
- Booking 90 minute 1:1 lessons using our bikes.
- Booking a 2 Day Roadrider course to further prepare you for a Full Licence.
- Booking a 4 Day Full Licence Course when you are ready.
Our full motorcycle licence courses are available throughout the year from our school in Rowfant, with all training starting seven days a week in our 12,000 sq. ft. off road practice area. However, D.V.S.A. motorcycle tests are not available on weekends or bank holidays in the UK. This will mean your test will always have to take place on a working weekday. We will always try to tailor our courses to your schedule, however during busy times of the year our hands are tied by the availability (lack of) and the time and date of the D.V.S.A. test itself.
Wherever you live, best advice from us is to visit your local school before you spend any money, as standards will range hugely from professional ATB's that take care of everything for you & supply full safety kit, new bikes & premises seven days a week, to those who only rent car parks on a temporary basis. Take some time, do your research, as with everything in life you get what you pay for.
Prices £499 - £1,299 Approx. This is entirely dependant on your individual ability and experience.
Please click on the A / A2 / A1 icons below for more details.
Age 24 +
Age 19 - 23
Age 17 -19
Motorcycle licence upgrades
When you already hold either the full A1 or A2 motorcycle licence in the UK, you can upgrade to the next level without taking a CBT course or a theory test again. You must wait until at least two years from the date you passed your original bike test. You can upgrade the A1 to the A2 at age 19 and beyond. You can upgrade the A2 to a full at at age 21. If you wish to skip a category & go straight from the A1 to the full A (age 24+ only) you will need to take the theory test again. Most of our licence upgrade courses are generally complete in one day, subject to an assessment of your riding skills and the availability of the D.V.S.A. test
Prices entirely dependant on your individual ability and experience.
Assessment lessons
If you already have a current CBT certificate and have passed the motorcycle theory test, then please contact us for an assessment of your skills on a bike, we can then design a training course especially for you and your needs. If you have completed your CBT with ART in the past, please phone us for a chat we may already have a recommendation on file.
Customers who have gained the CBT elsewhere or have 3 months or less on their C.B.T. will require a 90 minute One to One lesson before being booked on to a full licence course.
To help you prepare for your skills assessment we have listed the criteria that you will need to demonstrate to one of our Instructors.
- Pull away & stopping smoothly & with correct observations
- Change gear, smoothly
- Correct use brakes from low & high speeds
- Slow speed control needs to be safe & confident to score pass on the manoeuvres listed below.
The following exercises are conducted exactly as per a D.V.S.A. Module 1 test.
- Manual handling (Push the bike)
- Slalom (5 cones, 4.5 meters apart)
- Figure of 8, twice. (2 cones, 6 metres apart)
- Slow control ride in a straight line (10 Metres)
- U-Turn in maximum road width of 7.5 metres. (Smoothly & with correct observations)
90 minute assessment lesson: Price from £64
Post licence courses
After you have passed your full motorcycle licence, be it last month or forty years ago, there is always something new to learn or refresh?
We have two courses available, a Back to Biking course that refreshes the skills that you already have, whilst hopefully learning some new ones or Advanced riding. Advanced riding courses are available for those riders who really want to do the most to maximise their safety, whilst still getting in those smiles to the gallon.
Back to Biking
Back to biking courses are for those full licence holders who would like to top up their existing skills after they have passed their test whether not having ridden for as little as a few months or many years. These return to riding courses are to refresh and evaluate your existing skills and introduce new ones.
The day starts at 8:30am with introductions and discussions on Roadcraft, before an assessment ride till mid morning. After a debrief the next session looks at improvement. The final assessment session looks at your overall ride, including your use or understanding of Roadcraft, finishes at 2:30pm.
Price £175 per day on your own bike
Advanced motorcycle riders courses
Why spend all your money on your bike?
It is amazing the amount of money that is spent on motorcycles making them look better, go faster and stop quicker. Doing an Advanced Motorcycle Training course with one of our qualified approved Instructors will help you achieve all of these and will cost you a lot less whilst gaining discount from all the leading bike insurers in the UK.
All of the "Advance Riding Courses are very, very similar. whether you just want to be a better, safer rider or you are looking to go on and take an advanced test then ART can help you achieve this.
An Advanced riding course is all about getting the most from your riding and your machine. You can take this accessory from motorcycle to motorcycle and it won't depreciate in price.
Price using your own bike £195 per day.
If there are no dates available, please contact us.
