You can apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) to become a direct access scheme ( DAS ) certified instructor. All provisional licence holders training on a motorbike over 125cc and 11kW power output must be trained by a qualified DAS instructor. Rules for becoming a DAS instructor To become a DAS certified instructor you must have a driving licence from either: Great Britain or Northern Ireland the EU or EEA - but you must register it first You must also: be 21 or over have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years have passed the assessment to become a DVSA assessed compulsory basic training ( CBT ) instructor have passed a criminal record check You’ll have to take an assessment at a DVSA training and development centre which lasts for half a day. When you qualify When you pass you’ll be able to give DAS training.

How to book your assessment

The direct access scheme ( DAS ) instructor assessment lasts for half a day. You can book a: morning assessment, which starts at 8:30am afternoon assessment, which starts at 1pm Fill in the application form to book your assessment and send it to the address on the form. There’s no charge for the assessment. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application. Your application will be valid for 6 months. If you cannot go to your assessment Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment. You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days. DVSA assessments CBTDAS.Assessments@dvsa.gov.uk

Preparing for the assessment

Study the training guidance before you take the assessment. Sign up for email alerts to be told when the guidance is updated. Getting additional support You can contact a motorcycle training school to: assess your riding skills give you advice on how to prepare for the assessment Some training providers offer formal qualifications in motorcycle instruction that can help you get ready for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) assessment. Find a motorcycle instructor training provider . Guides to help you prepare You should also study the following official DVSA publications: The Highway Code Know your traffic signs Learning to Ride Riding - the Essential Skills Theory Test for Motorcyclists You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring: your valid driving licence your CBT1 card your joining instructions a fully taxed and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW a full-face safety helmet If you have an EU or EEA licence, you must also bring confirmation of your Great Britain ( GB ) driver number. You need to register your licence to get a GB driver number. Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these. You’re allowed to bring relevant training aids and preparation material with you.

What the assessment involves

There are 3 main sessions in the direct access scheme ( DAS ) instructor assessment. You’ll get a full explanation before the assessment starts. Session 1 - theory This session lasts around 15 minutes. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) assessor will play the role of a rider who: has done their compulsory basic training ( CBT ) on a 125cc motorcycle is new to riding larger and more powerful motorcycles You have to show and tell them the main differences between large motorcycles and the smaller motorcycles used for CBT . You’ll do this alongside the motorcycle. Session 2 - on-site handling assessment In this session of the assessment you’ll be given the scenario of a rider who has: already taken CBT difficulties in the basic control of a large motorcycle when riding it on private land You have to: decide how to overcome the difficulties give instruction to develop the rider’s basic skills off-road The scenario will include 2 of the following riding skills requiring attention: moving off and stopping the bike controlled braking gear-changing slow riding skills slow controlled turning (similar to the ‘figure of 8’ exercise on CBT ) Session 3 - on-road assessments This session of the assessment will last for around 1 hour 30 minutes. The assessor will play the part of a trainee. You’ll have to give 3 on-road lessons during this session. The assessor will select the lessons from: positioning in normal riding and dealing with bends negotiating left and right turns at junctions dealing with different types of crossroads dealing with town centre riding negotiating roundabouts dealing with dual carriageways dealing with other traffic safely when following behind and overtaking other vehicles moving off from all positions riding in areas with a national speed limit joining and leaving dual carriageways and following behind other traffic dealing with overtaking, meeting, filtering and leaving enough clearance to stationary vehicles moving off, the emergency stop exercise, u-turn exercises (pushing and riding) and taking the motorcycle on and off the stand During the on-road assessments During the ride you’ll be expected to: give any instruction you feel necessary correct any riding faults that may occur You can ask the trainee to pull up so that you can give face-to-face instruction or guidance.

Your assessment result

You’ll be given your result and a debrief at the end of the assessment by the assessor. You’ll be sent confirmation of your result by post. It’s your responsibility to tell your approved training body your result. Passing the assessment If you pass, fill in Form 4 to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) for registration as a direct access scheme ( DAS ) certified instructor. You’ll have to give details of any motoring or non-motoring offences you’ve got within the last 4 years on your application form. These will be taken into account when DVSA assesses your suitability to be authorised. You are not allowed to conduct DAS courses until you’ve got your registration certificate. Failing the assessment If you do not pass, you’ll be given a report of your assessment explaining why. The first time you fail, you can apply to take another assessment right away. Use the application form to book your assessment . If you’ve failed the assessment twice, you’ll need to show that you’ve taken extra training before you can apply again. If you’ve failed 3 times, you’ll need to wait 12 months to apply again, starting from the date of your third assessment.

Become a direct access scheme (DAS) motorcycle instructor

Overview

You can apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to become a direct access scheme (DAS) certified instructor.

All provisional licence holders training on a motorbike over 125cc and 11kW power output must be trained by a qualified DAS instructor.

Rules for becoming a DAS instructor

To become a DAS certified instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland
the EU or EEA - but you must register it first

You must also:

be 21 or over
have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years
have passed the assessment to become a DVSA assessed compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor
have passed a criminal record check

You’ll have to take an assessment at a DVSA training and development centre which lasts for half a day.

When you qualify

When you pass you’ll be able to give DAS training.

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