Listed below you will find all the components that make up a full course. You can choose from CBT, Roadrider, DAS day 1, DAS day 2, Motorcycle Test and Theory Test. You can also decide if you want the training in Reading or Oxford, as well as make booking options like motorcycle hire etc. At the end of the booking process you will receive a receipt and a confirmation letter with the date, time, and location of the course you have booked.
The process is very quick and should take no more than 5 minutes at the most.
Please use the Step by Step Guide to decide which course best suits your needs and ability.
The links below will take you to a secure site that will allow you to book a course on-line. This site links into our diary so that once the booking is made there can be no double bookings or errors. Our On-Line Booking system now accounts for nearly 20% of all our business, and in the three years since its introduction has proved fail safe.
If you have any questions or queries relating to on-line booking please call 01865 777 676 or 01189 511 782, or email us at enquiries@lightningpass.com
If you want to make more than one booking don't forget to put in a password in at the end of the first booking. This will allow you to make further bookings without having to fill in your details all over again.
Click here to book a CBT on-line - This is where it all begins; a course designed for novices, but which everyone must take to be able to ride on the road or take a Motorcycle Test. Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a Motorcycle Theory Test on-line - Before taking a Motorcycle Test you must take the Theory Test for a motorcycle. This is one hour of your time.
Click here to book a Refresher on-line - This course is ideal for those taking a Restricted Licence (after doing the CBT), or if you need more training before taking the Direct Access Scheme. This day is designed to improve machine controls as well as cover much more road riding than took place during the CBT. The day will also start preparation for the slow manoeuvres that are done during the Motorcycle Test - Module 1, as well as the riding skills needed for the Motorcycle Test - Module 2. Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a Roadrider 1 on-line - The Roadrider 1 is only for those that are taking a Restricted Licence on a 125cc motorcycle/scooter. This day covers on road riding in the morning and preparation for the high speed manoeuvres of the Motorcycle Test - Module 1 in the afternoon. Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a DAS day 1 on-line - This first day of two days of training on a 500cc motorcycle. On this day you will be introduced to the difference between small and large motorcycles, and become accustomed to the high and slow speed control required by a larger motorcycle. Most of the day will be road riding, but some the time in the afternoon will cover the practice needed for the Motorcycle Test - Module 1. Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a Motorcycle Test - Module 1 on-line - This is the off-road part of the Motorcycle Test. It takes 15 minutes and is done at the DSA's Multi-Purpose Test Centre. It covers all the manoeuvres such as the emergency stop, U-turn, figure of eight, etc. You must have done either a DAS 1 (for Direct Access Scheme courses) or a Roadrider 1 (for Restricted Licence courses). You can either do this during your DAS 2 or Roadrider 2 training day or on a week day morning after the DAS 1 or Roadrider 1. You must hold both a valid CBT and Motorcycle Theory Test certificate to take the Module 1.
Click here to book a Roadrider 2 on-line - The Roadrider 2 is only for those taking a Restricted Licence on a 125cc motorcycle/scooter. This is the final day of training and covers the preparation needed for the Motorcycle Test - Module 2. This day can also include taking the Motorcycle Test - Module 1 (which takes 15 minutes). Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a DAS day 2 on-line - For those taking the Direct Access Scheme this is the final day of training, giving you all the preparation you need to take and pass your Motorcycle Test - Module 2. This day can also include taking the Motorcycle Test - Module 1 (which takes 15 minutes). Takes a whole day.
Click here to book a Motorcycle Test - Module 2 on-line - This is where it all ends! The Module 2 is the road riding part of the test and is done from a DSA Test Centre with an examiner. The test takes about 40 minutes and covers about 7 to 10 miles of riding through varied situations and speed limits. You can book this for either the afternoon of your DAS 2 (for Direct Access Scheme courses) training day or your Roadrider 2 (for Restricted Licence courses) training day, or for a week day morning after the DAS 2 or Roadrider 2. You must hold a valid CBT, Motorcycle Theory Test and Module 1 certificate to take the Module 2.