evolution understand that for many people, riding a scooter or motorcycle can be a lifelong ambition. However, before committing time and expense to their dream, an opportunity to get up ‘close and personal’ to a bike might help them decide.

Our induction course is designed specifically for this. The course lasts for approximately one hour 15 minutes. Our only conditions are that you are over 16 years of age and hold at least a Provisional Driving Licence which will be checked on the day.

Course content, fee and kit loan as follows:

In 1990, the Government introduced the CBT to reduce the numbers of incidents involving novice scooter and motorcycle riders. It equips you with basic skills required for use of our roads. It has been highly successful; motorcycling as a whole, is far safer.

The CBT is not an exam or test; it is a training course consisting of a number of theoretical and practical elements including a two-hour, instructor supervised road ride. Completion will see you issued with a CBT certificate (DL196). This entitles you to the following:

• 16 years of age you may ride a 50cc moped or scooter.
• 17 years of age or above you may ride a 125cc motorcycle or scooter.

However, the following restrictions will apply:

The A2 or 'standard' motorcycle training course prepares the student for their motorcycle practical test on a bike of between 121cc and 125cc and capable of at least 62.5mph. It is suited to persons who wish to proceed to larger bikes or riders under the age of 21 who are not eligible for the Direct Access Scheme (DAS). Entry requirements as follows:

• A current DL196 (CBT certificate) and
• A pass in the DSA theory test.

The course

The Direct Access Scheme (DAS) is designed for riders over 21 years old, who wish to ride bikes of unlimited size and power. Training may initially be on 125cc bikes, quickly progressing to the 500cc bikes, as used for your practical test. Entry requirements as follows:

• A current DL196 (CBT certificate) and
• A pass in the DSA theory test.

Course content, fees and kit loan as follows:

In order to qualify as an instructor, it is necessary to attend the DSA Training and Development Centre, Cardington, Bedfordshire. The assessment is in two parts. Completion of the second stage will license you to take students through the complete DAS syllabus

It is important that the following course criteria are met before commencing:

• Hold a valid full motorcycle licence for a minimum of 3 years from date of test
• Meet the DSA’s fit and proper person criteria and as such, give details of any motoring or non-motoring offences acquired within the last 4 years.

evolutions' courses will thoroughly prepare you with the knowledge and practical experience you need in order to successfully pass both parts. Our course content and format is derived from our own Instructors, current Cardington examiners and successful evolution  CBT1 students so you will be learning from the most current people best placed to get you through. The courses run as follows;

BikeSafe is an initiative run by Police Forces around the United Kingdom who work with the whole of the biking world to help to lower the number of motorcycle rider incidents, post DAS exam. By passing on their knowledge, skills and experience, police motorcyclists will help you become a safer more competent rider.

The assessment you will receive will be from highly experienced serving Police riders whose knowledge; tuition and riding skills are respected nationwide.