“I feel absolutely fantastic now that I have passed my test and obtained my full motorcycle licence. I would not trust me with a full licence. Haha, amazing job guys!! Thank you!!!

Before coming to 1st Place Rider Training I had some riding experience on a 250 Virago, but that was like 10 years ago. I chose 1st Place Rider Training because although the price is a bit high EVERYTHING is included and you get the whole day for a training session not just three hours.

The reasons I enjoy riding a motorbike and decided to do my Direct Access was because I was fed up of the endless queuing on buses and Tubes! There’s only so much smells a man can handle! So commuting is the number 1 reason. The 2nd reason is finally being able to get around and explore the island on those 5 sunny days a year!

1st Place Rider Training communicated everything I needed to know fairly clearly. I felt quite confident throughout the course! The staff was GREAT! Very friendly and always ready to answer any of my queries.

My 3 favourite things about 1st Place Rider Training are:

1. Shaun, my instructors, authoritative training instructions and it helps stick in your head

2. Very relaxed atmosphere and Keith, another one of my instructors, exhaustive knowledge

3. Cheerful and positive manner

I would recommend 1st Place Rider Training and say if you want a bunch of nutters to take you through your DAS in a relaxed and very easy to learn manner, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!”

“Thanks Philippe!”

“DSA reminds motorcycle candidates to wear appropriate clothing

From 1 July, DSA’s examiners might tell those candidates who arrive inappropriately dressed that their test won’t go ahead. However where possible they’ll give them the chance to find appropriate clothing within the time available.

As a general guide the following is an indication of the minimum level of clothing acceptable:

• motorcycle boots
• sturdy footwear or boots that provide support and ankle protection
• textile or leather motorcycle trousers
• heavy denim trousers
• heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath
• textile or leather motorcycle jacket
• motorcycle gloves

The following are examples of clothing that are not acceptable:

• lightweight training shoes
• canvas basket ball trainers
• any form of clothing with areas of exposed skin
• shell suit or lightweight tracksuit
• distressed ripped jeans
• lightweight fleece or hoody
• no gloves or skiing gloves”

Sally P. passed her Mod 2 full motorbike test on 2 June 2011. 
She will be using her licence to commute to her job as an paramedic with the London Ambulance Service.
Well done Sally!