The New 2009 Motorcycle Test

 

The motorcycle test changed on Monday 27th April, 2009. The new practical test has two elements to it.

The DSA's description of the two modules is as follows:

 

Module 1 – Specified Manoeuvres (approx. 22 minutes)

• At least two manoeuvres carried out at slow speed, including a slalom
• At least two manoeuvres carried out at higher speed, of which one exercise should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 30 km/h (approx. 19 m.p.h) and one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 m.p.h)
• At least two braking manoeuvres, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 m.p.h)

Module 2 – Road Riding Test (approx. 57 minutes)

• The accompanied riding element of the test, which is quite similar to the existing test.
• Module 2 of the test will consist of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding.
• The road ride will cover a variety of road and traffic conditions and will also include normal stops, hill and angle start