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Due to come into operation in 2009 is the new two part practical motorcycle test, this new test is necessary to comply with European legislation for improving road safety for motorcyclists. Although a good idea and a necessary improvement to a riders bike skills the new test will no doubt increase the cost and time of your training with us, avoid taking this new two-part test by taking and passing your motorcycle test now,call us for more details on 01245-359478.

The New Test - Go to www.dsa.gov.uk/mptc for a detailed view of the new test manoeuvres
The new one test event will contain two elements. The Higher speed manoeuvres and other exercises will be tested on safe off-road sites and take about 8 minutes to complete. The accompanied riding element of the test will follow, consisting of a road ride include normal stops, hill and angle starts. Candidates who have exhibited riding skills of a dangerously incompetent level during the off-road part of the test will not be permitted to proceed to the on-road element.
What is different about the new motorcycle test?

The new EU standards set extra and more demanding special manoeuvres that must be included in every practical motorcycling test. These new standards include:

at least two manoeuvres being carried out at slow speed, including a slalom
at least two manoeuvres being carried out at higher speed, of which one manoeuvre should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 30 km/h (18.6 mph) and one manoeuvre avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.1 mph)
at least two braking exercises, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.1 mph)
The new test will be delivered from a network of sites provided either directly by DSA or via private developers. Many of the centres will be Multipurpose Test Centres (MPTC) providing both motorcycle and car testing facilities. Some will provide Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) and Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) testing facilities. Some low use sites will only provide motorcycle testing.

The new 2 part motorcycle test is now running(started Monday 27th April 2009) .

There is a large demand for all full licence courses, with only 6 months to go until the new test goes live places will be limited, call us now to ask about availability for all DAS/A2 courses, prices are being held on all courses up to the new test start date.

Our planned Ride Outs have now finished for this year with our last ride being the 22nd September,

If the weather looks good I may be organising a few more before the winter sets in, if anyone is interested then please drop me an e-mail so I can put you on the ride out mailing list.

If we do not manage to arrange any more this year then please check back regularly for 2009/10 dates.

Essex Air Ambulance Lands End to John O`Groats Sponsored Ride

In aid of Essex Air Ambulance

The Lands End to John O`Groats sponsored ride went ahead as planned with Chris and Doug battling through torrential rainstorms and poor weather conditions to complete the ride in an incredible 17 Hours, stopping only for a quick bite to eat and fuel.
The ride has raised much needed funds for the Essex Air Ambulance Helicopter which is 100% funded by public donations and sponsored events

The aircraft costs in excess of Ł105,000 each month to run but receives no central Government or National Lottery funding; relying upon the generous people of Essex to raise sufficient revenue to keep it flying.

If you would like to know more or would like to make a donation then please visit their website: www.essexairambulance.org.uk