Restricted Access Course – learn to ride a motorbike
Pass your A1 or A2 licence by taking our highly rated Restricted Access Course. Our highly experienced motorcycle instructors will focus on transforming you into a safe and competent all-round rider, capable of handling everything from slow-speed motorcycle control to correct cornering techniques, helping you complete this important step on your riding journey.
ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO YOUR FULL LICENCE
Passing the Restricted Access Course is just one of several steps towards holding a full motorcycle licence and enjoying the freedom of the open road:
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Complete your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) (‘Part I Training’)
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Pass the motorcycle theory test (‘Part I Training’)
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Pass the Restricted Access Course to gain an A1 Light Motorcycle Licence or A2 Medium Motorcycle Licence (‘Part II Training’)
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Pass the Direct Access Course to gain a Full Unrestricted Category A Licence (optional)
TYPES OF RESTRICTED ACCESS COURSE
The type of course you can take and the licence you can hold will depend on your age.
RESTRICTED ACCESS COURSE FOR NEW RIDERS AGED 17 AND OLDER
Pass this course to gain your A1 Light Motorcycle Licence and start riding a motorcycle up to 125cc.
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Who it's for: Riders aged 17 and over
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Training and test: Conducted on a 125cc motorcycle
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Licence: A1 Light Motorcycle Licence
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What you can ride: Motorcycles up to 125cc with a maximum power output of 14.6bhp
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Progression: This licence is restrictive. To ride larger motorcycles, you must take further tests
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ProScot bikes: We use new Honda CB125F 125cc motorcycles for A1 training, known for being lightweight, easy to handle, and novice-friendly.
RESTRICTED ACCESS COURSE FOR NEW RIDERS AGED 19 AND OLDER
Pass this course to gain your A2 Medium Motorcycle Licence and start riding a motorcycle up to 650cc.
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Who it's for: Riders aged 19 and over
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Training and test: Starts on a 125cc motorcycle, then moves to our Honda 750cc Hornet motorcycles (restricted to 46.6 Bhp). We also have a restricted 750cc with a lowered seat for riders around 5'2" and taller
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Licence: A2 Medium Motorcycle Licence
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What you can ride: Motorcycles with a maximum power output of 46.6Bhp
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Progression: This licence is restrictive. To ride larger motorcycles, you must take further tests
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ProScot bikes: We use new Honda 750cc Hornet motorcycles for A2 training, praised for their smooth power and secure handling
EXPERIENCED DAS/A2 COURSE - 10 HOURS
Aimed at very experienced riders who completed our Fast Track CBT in less than 5 hours to a high overall standard. Course attendees will already have experience riding a larger, heavier motorcycle (typically 600cc or larger), hold a full driving licence, and have completed their CBT with ProScot.
INTERMEDIATE DAS/A2 - 14 HOURS
Our intermediate rider course is for students with a full drivers licence. Experienced Riders on this course will typically have completed our Fast Track CBT in 6 hours, but have no previous big bike riding experience. Or they completed our Full CBT in one day and successfully completed our Beyond The Basics training day with no difficulties on a 125cc to enable them to go onto this course.
COMPREHENSIVE DAS/A2 - 18 HOURS
Aimed at novice riders having difficulties, provisional car licence holders, rusty riders having difficulties (anyone who has not ridden a motorcycle for a few years) and provisional licence holders who do not have a full manual car driving licence. Students may typically have struggled to learn to ride with us on our Motorcycle Introductory Lesson or had difficulties on our Full CBT or our Beyond The Basics training day. They either struggled with bike control Attendees on this course will need to have completed our Beyond The Basics training day on a 125cc prior to attending.
BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR RESTRICTED ACCESS COURSE
TRAINING OPTIONS
We offer courses of varying lengths to suit your level of experience and confidence:
MODULE 1
An off-road test conducted by the Driving Standards Agency (DVSA) on a Multi Purpose Test Centre (MPTC). This test lasts approximately 12 minutes and tests your handling skills and both slow speed and high speed machine control. Our Direct Access Course will prepare you fully for Module 1. It includes practices at the MPTC before sitting your Module 1 test.
MODULE 2
A 35-minute on-road test conducted by the DVSA that assesses your ability to ride in traffic. Our Direct Access Course offers on-road training and mock tests to thoroughly prepare you for the Module 2 test.
MODULES
Part II Training consists of two modules:
CLOTHING
The Driving & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVSA) states you must wear appropriate clothing for the test:
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a motorcycle helmet that meets British safety standards (this doesn't apply if you're Sikh and wearing a turban)
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motorcycle boots or other sturdy footwear that provides support and ankle protection
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textile or leather motorcycle trousers, or heavy denim trousers
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a textile or leather motorcycle jacket, or a heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath
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motorcycle gloves
These clothing requirements also apply to all training with ProScot, from the Introduction to CBT course to both Part II modules.
TRAINING MOTORBIKES
Our Direct Access and A2 Motorcycle Courses and use the latest 2026 HONDA 750 HORNET (supplied by Two Wheels in Edinburgh), fitted with a complete crash protection system for your safety. This motorcycle offers a combination of fantastic handling, excellent brakes, and a 90bhp power output - all in a lightweight, novice-friendly package.
In fact, these bikes are so much fun that several of our students have already bought one after passing their test.
BOOK YOUR TRAINING
Call our friendly team on 01592 650100 or complete the form below and we’ll contact you very soon.