Want to learn more about the various routes to
a full motorcycle licence?
Are these some of your
questions:-
What type of motorcycle licence suits me - am
I suited for the Direct Access scheme - should I go for the 2 year probationary
licence - how does one select???
Spoilt for choice on training schools & can't
decide how to select?
Why do I need a CBT & what is it
for?
Should I go for an intensive or a more nurtured
course?
How much will it all
cost?
How long will it take for me to reach test
standard?
If these are just some of the questions that
are buzzing through your head right now, then take time to view the various
pages of this web site which may help in your selection of training
school.
Don't be pressured into 'quick fire' all inclusive
courses as soon as the first spring sun shines (as do most people) - take
your time, evaluate what's on offer & always choose safety
first.
MSM - Marlow School of Motorcycle
Training is a small motorcycle training
school located in the heart of Marlow. Chris, the principal instructor is
DSA Cardington approved.
TRAININGfirst started
in 1997 & has now seen about 170 trainees through its doors ranging from
CBT to full Direct Access training (DAS) - not a lot compared to most training
schools but still a proud achievement for a single
instructor.
MSM
offers internal training facilities
for the theory elements & the use of a nearby 'off road' flat & level
training area for the practical elements before being escorted onto the 'on
road' section of the training courses.
Compulsory Basic Training Courses
(CBT) can be run daily from Monday
to Friday to suit demand. Regretfully, weekend training courses are
not available through personal choice (as this is Chris's time for personal
biking pleasure).
125cc or Direct Access (DAS)
test training is also available using
either your own motorcycle or the schools own
equipment.
Training
sessions are usually slotted in during
the working week to suit each individual candidate from 2 hour, half day
& full day courses.
MSM's training
policy is not to pre-select courses
for candidates (eg. start on Monday test on Friday). Chris, the principal
instructor, trains people to ride a motorcycle for pleasure - 'there is something
wonderful & rewarding imparting knowledge to keen & interested people
& everyone is an individual with their own rate of learning'. MSM
prefer to to assess each individual after CBT or their first training session
with view on their natural ability & how many further training sessions
are required.
TIP 1 - if you're
new to motorcycling & unsure whether it's for you, then just sign up
for a CBT which is like a 1 day taster session. You will either finish the
day with a smile (as most do) or realise that its not for
you!
TIP 2 - one to one personal
training is usually far better than larger group training although more expensive
- decide for yourself which offers 'best
value'
Chris, principal instructor
is 45 years of age & was himself
a born again biker in 1993 when, after a 12 year lapse, got back into biking
as a leisure activity with his wife & a Harley Dyna Wide Glide took pride
of place on the drive.
After a couple of years Chris bought his wife,
Jeanette, a Honda Rebel 125cc as a Christmas present & taught her to
ride a motorcycle although not the techniques to pass the
test.
Chris got such a 'buzz' & sense of achievement
from teaching his wife to ride a motorcycle, especially as she is only 4'11"
tall & now rides her own Harley, he decided to train for the DSA assessment
course & after a year with another school passed both the CBT & DAS
qualifications which enabled him to start up his own DSA approved training
school.
Chris runs the school as a sole trader &
is keen to provide a special personal service for just a small number of
candidates a year & only offers 'one to one' test
training.
Chris is not interested in large groups &
most trainees become friends keen to drop in from time to time to show off
their new two wheeled beauty. After all, biking is a personal pleasure
for most people & not just a means of getting from A to B which requires
that special character of person to see it
through.
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Training - MSM
Compulsory Basic Training Courses
(CBT) can be run daily from Monday
to Friday to suit demand. Regretfully, weekend training courses are
not available through personal choice (as this is Chris's time for personal
biking pleasure).
MSM's training
policy is not to pre-select courses
for candidates (eg. start on Monday test on Friday). Chris, the principal
instructor, trains people to ride a motorcycle for pleasure - 'there is something
wonderful & rewarding imparting knowledge to keen & interested people
& everyone is an individual with their own rate of learning'. MSM
prefer to to assess each individual after CBT or their first training session
with view on their natural ability & how many further training sessions
are required.
