Two-part motorcycle test for 2009

Two-part motorcycle test for 2009 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a new two-part motorcycle test will be introduced in April.
The existing single-event test will be replaced by a new test that will be taken in two parts.
Module 1 will contain the specified manoeuvres element of the test including exercises designed to assess the rider's ability to control their machine safely, including avoidance and emergency stop exercises.
Module 2 will include an eyesight test and at least 30 minutes of on road riding, assessing the rider's ability to safely interact with other road users.
DSA's Chief Executive Rosemary Thew said: "I would like to thank all those who took time to respond to our recent consultation on the future of the motorcycle test.
"We have listened to the motorcycling industry and introducing a two part test means we can provide more locations from which to conduct tests and offer a step-by-step, considered approach to learning to ride."
The overall motorcycle test fee will remain unchanged in March. The existing fee will be split across both modules - so candidates only have to pay for each section of the test as they take it.
The fee split will be �10.00 for Module 1 and �70.00 for Module 2.
As announced in the 2008/9 DSA Business plan, the cost of the motorcycling test will undergo its annual increment and rise to �90.50 in October 2009.
The cost of Module 1 will then be �15.50 and Module 2, �75.00.
Bookings will be taken from the 30 March at the latest, with the first tests taking place on 27 April. Source : www.newcarnet.co.uk (2/1/2009)