That's The Theory...

Nice one! Best kiss goodbye to your bike after she passes Direct Access!

 

Congratulations Rachel, well done!

Hopefully she will attend next years GMU on her own wheels - Triumph not Ducati

 

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Well done Rachel

 

If my missus can do it, anyone can...............

 

Great news, well done

 

Congratulations Rachel

 

Way to go, Rachel! Another woman added to the fold. Soon. Is the "theory" course the classroom / didactic part of the course? And the "direct access" the range / riding part?

 

Spot on @Sandi T.

 

The theory part of the test here is in two parts; a set of multiple choice questions and a hazard perception test video. You take them both on the same day and have to pass both to obtain a Theory Pass. This lasts for 2 years, so you need to pass your practical test before then or you’ll have to do the theory again.
The practical test is in 2 parts as well, Mod 1 (manoeuvring and bike control - not on public road) and Mod 2. (on road riding)
You do these on separate days and must pass Mod 2 within 6 months of passing Mod 1 or you’ll have to do Mod 1 again.
The ‘Direct Access’ bit refers to being able to take your test on a bigger bike if you’re old enough (over 24) whereas young ‘uns are restricted on bike size/power for a period before they can progress.
There’s also the Compulsory Basic Training that everyone has to do now before being able to ride on the road at all.
It’s certainly much more difficult to get a full licence now than when I were a lad. Some would say it’s why there’s less youngsters riding but I think it’s better to have the enhanced training.

BTW, forgot to say, Congratulations Rachel, well done.

 

Well done lass

 

Best start finding hiding places for your keys

Good luck Rachel

 

You are a generous partner...and a brave man, Octoberon.