As you might probably know more and more people are taking to two wheels, be it total beginners, born again bikers or just people who have been biking for years. Motorcycling is one of the most enjoyable pastimes that you can have. The sense of freedom, the friendships formed through fellow bikers, the social elements to biking and without forgetting the good old commuter. Now, these are some of the reasons why people take up motorcycling but there is one thing to remember. The roads are cluttered with fellow users and the volume of traffic these days is overwhelming. It is important to keep ourselves safe and well and this is where we come in as a professional motorcycle training academy. It is our aim to help reduce the accident statistics on our roads by passing on to you the skills and experience that we have acquired over the years.

We also can supply any clothing, helmets, gloves, waterproofs etc.

All our instructors are DOE approved and have all passed a high level of training.

Price guide:

Learner £20.00 per hour ( £5.00 extra for one to one ).

Advanced £25.00 per hour.

For additional information or to make a booking, please call Phillip on (028) 3832 9999
or email sales@phillipmccallen.com

Get Your Provisional Licence
You should apply for your provisional photocard licence using form DL1 (application for a driving licence). For your first licence you must fill in this form (available from most post offices, Local Vehicle Licensing Offices, DVTA offices, or directly from DVLNI by calling 028 7034 1469).

Pass Your Theory Test
Theory tests are generally available on Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm and Saturday mornings.
But some theory test centres may have different opening times.

We can help you apply for your theory test and supply the relevant form or you can apply directly via
the national test booking line, 0845 600 6 700. You must pass the theory test before you can apply for your practical riding test. Once you have passed your theory test, you have two years in which to pass the practical test, otherwise you must take (and pass) the theory test again.

Pass Your Practical Riding Test
Practical tests are generally available at all permanent test centres from Monday to Friday from 8.50am to 3.50pm

From May to September (for a higher charge), tests are also available on weekday evenings after 4.00pm and on Saturdays.

For the address and phone number of your nearest test centre, phone the national test booking line on 0845 247 2472.

Apply for your practical test on form DL3 which we can supply or you can get from theory and practical riding test centres.

Get A Full Licence
Exchange your practical test certificate for a full licence by sending your test pass certificate to DVLNI, with your photocard licence, paper counterpart and the fee. Do this as soon as possible. If you forget, and leave it longer than two years, your practical test pass will not be valid and you will need to take and pass another theory and practical test.

The New Category A and A1 Driving Licence
At age 17 or over, you will have two types of full motorcycle licence to aim for - the A1 light motorcycle licence or the standard category A motorcycle licence. To gain a full A1 light motorcycle licence you must pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a vehicle over 75cc but not more than 120cc. A full A1 licence permits you to ride any motorcycle up to 125cc and a power output of up to 11kW (14.6 bhp) without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. To gain a full standard category A licence you must pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a motorcycle of over 120cc but not larger than 125cc. In practice the normal test vehicle will be a 125cc machine. A full standard category A licence permits you ride any motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (33bhp) and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. You are restricted to a motorcycle up to 25kW (33bhp) for two years (not counting any periods of disqualification). After two years you may ride any size motorcycle.

Notes
The power output of an engine is measured in kilowatts (kW) or brake horse power (bhp). A kilowatt is the metric measurement of brake horse power. One brake horse power equals 0.75 kilowatts. Engine capacity (or size) is measured in cubic centimetres (cc). The size of an engine is not directly related to its power output. Further information may be obtained from motorcycle retailers or manufacturers.For general enquiries about riding tests or minimum test vehicles, please visit the DVTA web site or call DVTA Headquarters on 028 9068 1831

‘R’ Plate Rules
After passing your riding test, you must display amber ‘R’ plates for a period of one year from the date of passing the test. The plates MUST conform to legal specifications and MUST be clearly visible to others from in front of the bike and from behind. Plates should be removed or covered when the bike is not being ridden by a restricted rider. The maximum permitted speed for any bike displaying R plates is 45 mph, irrespective of whether or not the bike is being ridden by a restricted rider.

New residents in NI who apply for a provisional licence and pass a test within 12 months of becoming resident, are exempt from the 'R’ Plate rules above. DVLNI will require proof of when you entered Northern Ireland.

For additional information or to make a booking, please call Phillip on (028) 3832 9999
or email sales@phillipmccallen.com