We envisage improving the training and safety for users of powered two-wheelers by modernising the current arrangements for the training undertaken by learner riders.

updating CBT, by providing for initial basic training courses for new learners to validate a provisional licence to ride on the road, recognising that the riders may be entering motorcycle licensing at different stages. The content for the courses will be based on the DSA’s Learning to Ride syllabus, which is currently being developed, and will place greater emphasis on developing young and novice riders understanding of risk and self-awareness. Like CBT, initial training will have a two year life.

Providing a Learning to Ride syllabus to be satisfactorily completed before the candidates attempt the practical test.

Providing a version of the DSA Learning to Ride syllabus for category A2 and A direct access trainees to be satisfactorily completed before those trainees attempt the practical test. This version of the syllabus will be broadly the same as that delivered to novice drivers entering lower categories but will addresses the particular knowledge and skills required to ride a larger or more powerful motorcycle.

Specifying a familiarisation training course for progressive access learners to validate their provisional entitlement to ride on the road.

Specifying refresher training events to be undertaken by learner riders who have not qualified within two years in order to revalidate the provisional licence for a further two years.

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