Road Training

We get lots of customers who say they can ride! Yes, you may be able to make a bike move, but can you ride it to test standard? We have heard it said "if I had to take my car test again, I don't think I would pass"? So consider the appropriate training, it works out cheaper than retest after retest!

Road training  is designed to teach you and practice your road craft & riding skills to get you to test standard. All our training is conducted in the test areas of Wakefield where the test will be taken. Before a practical test can be attempted you need to have successfully completed your CBT and Theory Test. You have the option of taking an automatic or geared test in the following category of motorcycle test:
 
Type Of

Bike/Test

 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
√ = Required     Step 2 & 3 can be done in any order     √ = Required
Licence


Provisional  Category required

CBT
Certificate valid for 2 years
No pillion & Lplates to be displayed		 Theory


Only needed for step 4

 Pass a Practical test

Remove plates
Carry Pillion

49cc Moped
Max speed 31mph


√
 Category P

16 years +

 
√

Anyone who passed a full car test after 1 Feb 2001 needs CBT to validate full entitlment		 √  

√

Provided the bike
is designed to
carry a pillion

A1 Light
75-125cc

 √
 Category A

17 Years +

 

 √ √ √

Max 125cc 11 kW (14.6 Bhp)

Standard 125cc
Capable of 60mph


√
 Category A

17 Years +

 

 √ √  

√

for 2 years, Max 33 Bhp
Some larger bike can be restricted

DAS
46.6bhp+ Bike

 
√
 Category A

21 Years +

 

 √ √ √
If you are unfortunate to fail the practical test (Not often), minimum of 10 clear working days before re-test attempt is permitted


An automatic test restricts you to an automatic motorcycle!

Use your own bike for training.
Need competitive insurance ring the companies below and quote the ref and they will know you have come from FMT. Alternatively click on the company name for an online quote.
  • eBike Insurance Online quotes.
     eBike Insurance is an online only ‘direct’ insurer, so their rates are very low. Plus Breakdown Assistance (for fully comprehensive policies), Legal Cover and European Riding are included in the price. You also get free 5-years NCD protection, a Pay-As-You-Go monthly policy option and great rates on multi-bike policies. It only takes a few minutes to obtain a quote, saving you time as well as money.
  • Bennetts Online quotes.
    Or phone  0800 107 0780 for best prices     ( quote ref '6119' )
     
  • Devitt Insurance Online quotes.
     
  • Motorcycle Direct
    Or phone      0844 800 0944 for best prices ( quote ref '2197' )
     
  • Lexham Insurance Personal Accident Insurance £48 a year, covers you for any bike related accident
    Or phone 0845 600 1664 for best prices     ( quote ref 'FMT Castleford Ltd' )
  • Lexham Insurance Personal Accident Insurance Personal Accident Insurance £48 a year, (less than 14p per day) covers you for any bike related accident including your CBT & Road training. FMT do not cover personal accident injuries, if you feel you will benefit from this cover it is your responsibility to take out insurance.
    0845 601 0427     ( quote ref 'FMT Castleford Ltd' ) Or download the form by clicking HERE
     
  • Bikesure
    Or phone  0800 089 8070 for best prices     ( quote ref 'T153'

     
  • Rampdale Online quotes. ( quote ref '205608' ) Industry award for 50cc & 125cc insurance
    or ring 0870 444 6125 / 6126.

Training Materials

Motorcycle Riding

Essential Skills
This new edition of Motorcycle Riding is the definitive guide for both novice and experienced riders. It is fully illustrated and includes new, computer-generated graphics. It is written in a clear and easy-to-understand style by the Driving Standards Agency - the people who set the actual tests, and is the ONLY official publication of its type on the market.   
  • Published: 28th October 2005
  • ISBN 10: 0115526447
  • Price: £12.99




The Highway Code

The Highway Code is the official government guidance on correct road usage for all categories of road users. There are, on average, 10 deaths on UK roads every day. By reading and following the rules of The Highway Code you can help reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads.

 

THE NEW DRIVER ACT

The road back to ...   New drivers beware!

click on the 'L' plate for details