What is the Direct Access (DAS) course?
A 4 or 5-day course covering Modules 1 and 2 training and tests. Direct Access lets you obtain a full motorcycle licence so you can ride a motorcycle of any size and power without restrictions, if you are 24 or over, or 21 and over under the progressive access route.
Your pre-DAS assessment decides which course you join. Students allocated to the 4-day course join on Day 2.
Who is it for?
- Riders aged 24 or over who want a full category A licence
- Riders aged 19 to 23 going for an A2 licence
- Riders with a CBT and theory certificate who are ready for a big bike
How much does it cost?
Direct Access Scheme (DAS) at Edinburgh Motorcycle Training costs £1,140 (4-day course), £1,440 (5-day course).
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 4-day courseIncludes pre-DAS | £1,140 |
| 5-day courseIncludes pre-DAS | £1,440 |
What is included?
- Pre-DAS assessment
- Training motorcycle (700cc for category A, 450cc for A2)
- Module 1 and Module 2 training and tests
- Helmet if you do not have your own
What do I need?
- Valid CBT certificate
- Valid motorcycle theory test certificate
- Both certificates brought to training and to each test
- Valid UK driving licence
What happens on each day of the DAS course?
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Conversion day. 125cc to 700cc (450cc for A2). Usually a Friday or Saturday. 5-day students only. |
| Day 2 | Module 1 training. Preparation for the Module 1 test. Usually a Saturday or Sunday. 4-day students join here. |
| Day 3 | Module 1 test. Usually the Tuesday after Day 2, subject to DVSA availability, followed by the start of Module 2 training in the afternoon. |
| Day 4 | Module 2 training. A full day of on-road training. Usually the Friday, Saturday or Sunday at the end of the week after the Module 1 test. |
| Day 5 | Module 2 test. Usually the Monday following Module 2 training, subject to DVSA availability. Ends at about 2:00pm. |
Good to know
- Test days are subject to DVSA availability.
- A deposit of £440 is payable on the day of booking on to either course, with two further instalments payable at the start of Day 1 and Day 4.
- Resit costs are not included in the course price.