5-day Intensive Direct Access Course

In this intense 5-day intensive motorcycle licence course, we'll help you refine your riding skills and achieve your desired licence in a condensed time-frame.

This course is most suitable for those with a valid CBT, riding daily on a geared 125cc motorcycle. As it is highly-focused on pre-test preparation in a short space of time, students must have a baseline knowledge of riding techniques and substantial bank of riding experience prior to attending.

What's included - and what's not?

This course includes:

  • Full-day training sessions, set over 5 consecutive days (inc. weekends & Bank Holidays)
  • All protective clothing
  • Bike hire, insurance, & fuel
  • Dedicated 2:1 tuition with our expert instructors
  • DVSA Practical Tests, Module 1 & Module 2 Test Fees

It doesn't include the DVSA Motorcycle Theory Test, nor CBT (DVSA DL196) certification. You must have both a valid Motorcycle Theory test certificate and valid DL196 Certificate in order to attend this course.

It also doesn't include personal accident insurance, or accommodation however we do provide a list of local recommendations for accommodation with your confirmation email when booking.

Who will I train with?

Unlike many other training schools, you will never be more than 2 students to an instructor at any time. All customers are attended to as individuals throughout the training, to make sure you're getting the most out of each session.

What is the training style like?

At BMW Rider Training, our progressive 'layering' approach to training will help you make incredible progress throughout the learning process, quicker than you might realise.

This 5-day course in particular is intense and fast-paced, as we're working with you to achieve a safe and competent level of riding required to pass the DVSA tests, in a very short space of time. 

To have the best opportunity of achieving a first-time pass, students must have a baseline knowledge of riding techniques, a good level of riding confidence and a substantial volume of riding hours logged in recent months prior to attending.

It is a tough, mentally and physically exhausting experience but it is our objective to make the learning process a fun one!

If you are a less confident student, or would prefer a more relaxed training format, we'd strongly recommend opting for our 6-day course option instead, which you can see here. 

What is the course schedule like?

This course is set over 5 consecutive days, in order to maximise your learning capacity.

While start times vary slightly between each of our training centre locations*, you can expect course days to start around 8:30am, and finish between 3:30-4:00pm.
*Confirmed times for your chosen location will be sent to you as part of your confirmation email once booked.

There is a break for lunch, as well as short rest breaks interspersed throughout the day.

The daily schedule is not fixed as we continually adjust this to meet the needs of each student, however the following gives an indication of what to expect from each day.

  • Day 1 - An introduction to the test capacity bike for your licence category, on our private training area before heading out onto the road.
       > If you are aiming for an A2 licence, this will be the BMW G 310 R/GS.
       > If you are aiming for the unrestricted A licence, this will be the BMW F 800 GS or similar.
  • Day 3 - Focus on slow riding skills, preparing for the Module 1 test, including practice time on the DVSA test site
  • Day 4 - Final practice and then Module 1 test with a relaxing afternoon settling in to further riding skills - Click here to learn more about Module 1
  • Day 5 - Strategic work towards riding skills centering on safe riding practice (observations, road position, junction management etc).
  • Day 6 - Final practice, and the Module 2 test with possible enhancement session on a larger bike afterwards - Click here to learn more about Module 2

What if I struggle with pre-test nerves?

You're not alone! Many students suffer with nerves in the lead up to the tests but our experienced team will do their utmost to put you at ease.

We understand the stress an impending test can cause, which is why we include a practice session for your Module 1 test at our local DVSA Test Centre in the days prior to your actual exam. This opportunity means that the test centre environment won't come as a shock, and you'll be more settled thanks to this practice run.  

Alternatively, we do offer a Guaranteed Pass course programme that may be a better fit for you. Click here to find out more about our Guaranteed Pass package... 

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Frequently Asked Questions about our 5-day Intensive Motorcycle Licence Training Course

About the Course
"What is included?"

Designed to be as 'all-inclusive' as possible, this course includes:

  • • Full-day training sessions, set over 5 consecutive days (inc. weekends & Bank Holidays)
  • • All protective clothing
  • • Bike hire, insurance, & fuel
  • • Dedicated 2:1 tuition with our expert instructors
  • • DVSA Practical Tests, Module 1 & Module 2 Test Fees

It doesn't include the DVSA Motorcycle Theory Test or the CBT (DVSA DL196) Certification. You must have both a valid Motorcycle Theory test certificate and a valid DL196 certificate in order to attend this course.

It also doesn't include personal accident insurance, or accommodation however we do provide a list of local recommendations for accommodation with your confirmation email when booking.

"Who will I train with?"

Unlike many other training schools, you will never be more than 2 students to an instructor at any time. All customers are attended to as individuals throughout the training, to make sure you're getting the most out of each session.

"What is the course schedule like?"

The course is set over 7 consecutive days to maximise your learning time. While start times vary slightly between each of our training centre locations*, you can expect course days to start around 8:30am, and finish between 3:30-4:00pm.
*Confirmed times for your chosen location will be sent to you as part of your confirmation email once booked.

There is a break for lunch, as well as short rest breaks interspersed throughout the day.

The daily schedule is not fixed as we continually adjust this to meet the needs of each student, however the following gives an indication of what to expect from each day.

  • • Day 1 - An introduction to the test-capacity bike suited to your licence category.
    If you are aiming for an A2 licence, this will be the BMW G 310 R/GS.
    If you are aiming for a full, unrestricted A licence, this will likely be the BMW F 800 GS, or similar.
  • • Day 2 - Focus on slow riding skills, preparing for the Module 1 test, including practice time on the DVSA test site
  • • Day 3 - Final practice and then Module 1 test with a relaxing afternoon settling in to further riding skills
  • • Day 4 - Strategic work towards riding skills centering on safe riding practice (observations, road position, junction management etc)
  • • Day 5 - Final practice and the Module 2 test, with possible enhancement session on a larger bike afterwards
"What if I don't pass first time?"

Rest assured, we have contingency plans for all of our courses, should the student not make it through the test first time. While we have an excellent first-time pass rate, it’s also important to remember that you can retake any test, and we’ll work with you to give you the best possible chances of walking away successful.

As you may be aware, you’re unable to proceed to the DVSA Module Two without passing Module One, nor are you able to retake the Module straight away, due to the DVSA-mandated waiting period. In the event that you are not successful with Module 1 on the first attempt, there are usually two paths forward...

• For more serious errors, that were dangerous to yourself or others, we may recommend that you continue training even though you cannot complete the following test. In that case, it’s more important for us to work on the problem while it’s still fresh and you’re still in the training mindset with us.

• More commonly, for simple mistakes from test nerves, we’ll ‘pause’ the training at that point. In the event that we're able to fill your test space, we'll carry forward any remaining training time & and test fee you have not used, to be used against a rebooking for a retake once the waiting period has elapsed.

Of course, our senior instructor team will involve you in these discussions, so we can find a resolution that is the best fit for you personally. You can simply choose to continue if that works for you. Should you need them, we do provide extra retake days at a discount, but if return cost is a more influential factor, you can save the time for your retake.

We have a number of different upgrade options available too, from 1:1 training, to our Guaranteed Pass course that allows you as many retakes as possible as it takes for you to pass at a fixed cost. You can see these options using the 'Get Your Motorcycle Licence' menu above.

"I haven't passed DVSA Module One/Two - what happens now?"

Following an independent review by the senior team, your local BMW Training Centre will provide feedback on your attempt, as well as a recommendation for retest including refresher time (if needed). They'll include any costs applicable, as well as upcoming date options for you to choose from.

We know most students are keen to get their next session booked in, but we kindly ask for your patience during this process. On average, it takes 72 hrs for our teams to receive the full reports, and we may also be awaiting our next wave of DVSA test allocation before we can offer confirmed return dates.

In order to be fair to all, we offer retest options to students in date order, oldest first based on the date of the initial test attempt. While we aim to offer options within 2 weeks of your initial attempt, during peak season this can be up to 6 weeks due to high demand, sadly out of our control.

If your test attempt was more than 15 working days ago, and you have not yet heard from our team regarding availability, please let us know by the Contact Us page

"Will I receive the BMW Motorrad UK voucher as part of this course?"

All students completing this course will automatically be issued the 'Rookie to Rider' voucher in partnership with BMW Motorrad UK. This usually happens 3 working days after the completion of your course, but please do allow a day or so if your course finished over weekend/bank holidays.

Please note: This voucher is issued on successful completion of DVSA Module Two with BMW Rider Training only. If you choose to pause the training after an unsuccessful test attempt, or take a re-test with another provider and do not return to BMW Rider Training to successfully complete your DVSA Module Two, unfortunately it's not possible for the BMW Rookie to Rider voucher to be issued.

Course dates & Online Booking
"How do I book a course"

Use the booking widget above to get started. First, select your preferred Training Centre Location from the drop-down menu. Once this is selected, the calendar below will update with available course options highlighted in green. Click to view the calendar, and use the left/right arrows to scroll ahead by month.

Select your chosen date, and add this to your cart.

Once you have added your chosen course date to your cart, you'll be able to complete the required information and follow the cart process, which will guide you to our secure online payment portal.

You will recieve a confirmation & receipt by email on successful completion of your booking.

"I've looked there but why can't I see any dates highlighted?"

Depending on the time of year, our course lead time can vary. If you are looking to book a course during the Spring/Summer time, these dates extremely popular and do book up around 12 weeks in advance, so you may need to click further ahead to find available dates.

If your preferred date isn't showing in green on our drop-down calendar as explained above, it is now fully booked, sorry about that!

"Can I book for next year?"

We open bookings for the next 6 months at a time, as the availability depends on a number of factors including DVSA release of upcoming tests.

If you're interested in booking further in advance, please get in touch via our Contact Us page in the menu above.

"What payment is required to book?"

We require payment in full when booking to secure your space. Unfortunately, it's not possible for us to secure bookings with a deposit.

"Are there finance options available?"

Unfortunately, it's not possible for us to offer finance on our courses at present. We're so sorry about that!

We require payment in full, up front in order to secure your space, as we must make financial commitments on your behalf further in advance of your course than you might imagine.

However, your course can be paid for with any credit/debit card, and can be split into several transactions if you need to split the expense across more than one card. If you’d like to do this, feel free to give our team 08000 131282 (+44(0)1622 776686 outside the UK, lines open 9:30am-4:30pm M-F) and we can arrange this for you.

"Hang on, what are these add-ons in the cart?"

Once you've added your course to the cart, you'll see a number of elements make up the course package. Don't worry, these aren't hidden extras!

These include any DVSA-related assessment fees and are required and automatically included but there is no need to make any changes to these.

We simply have to illustrate DVSA test fees this way for tax purposes, as a large number of our students come to us via careers/training institutions who may be contributing towards their training fees with us, and as such, need to receive fully itemised VAT receipts.

Participant Requirements
"What Driving Licence do I need to participate?"

All riders must hold a valid UK driving licence, in the photocard style.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is only open to UK residents, holding a UK/DVSA-issued licence.
While EU & and other foreign licence-holders are permitted to drive in the UK using their overseas licence, you cannot increase your vehicle entitlement on this type of licence via a UK/DVSA test.

"What about the Motorcycle Theory Test?"

You must have passed the DVSA Motorcycle Theory test to attend any of our Motorcycle Licence training courses.

"What clothing or equipment do I need?"

A full complement of BMW Rider Clothing, including boots, gloves and helmet is included free of charge for all course bookings. Underneath this, we would recommend wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt and base-layer trousers.

However we do understand that you may be more comfortable in your own kit, and all students are welcome to wear their own protective clothing if they have this already. This will be subject to inspection by your instructor at the start of your course for safety, however as long as it is from a major motorcycle clothing manufacturer, complete with full protection at knees/elbows and in good repair, this is not a problem.

Beyond this, as we can never predict the weather here in the UK, a spare pair of socks is always a good idea!

Finally, our radio communication systems used at some training centres during training use a plug-in ear loop. We clean these with medical grade alcohol wipes daily prior to every use but we understand that you may be more comfortable with your own earpiece. If this is the case, please bring along suitable in-ear headphones with a 3.5mm plug.

"What documents should I bring with me?"

It is a legal requirement to present your photocard driving licence when starting your test, so please ensure you keep this with you throughout the week. Unfortunately, you cannot attend any associated DVSA tests without this, so it's a vital component!

If you are still using an older 'paper' style licence without a photocard, please bring additional valid photo ID (i.e. a passport) with you for identification.

You'll also need your Theory test pass certificate, and if you've chosen a Direct Access course that does not include CBT, you will also need to bring your DL196 certificate. These must be ORIGINAL documents, and copies cannot be accepted.