Motorcycle Test to be taken twice
November 15, 2011
Posted by:Maria Mingoia
As a result of changes to the motorcycle test, up to 6000 motorcyclists learning to ride could face having to take the test twice and therefore having to pay again even though they have passed the first time. Motorcyclists are currently required to take two exams, one off-road and one on. From 2013 the two exams will be combined into a single on-road test, including the exercises currently in the off-road exam. Learners who have passed only the off-road test will therefore have to take the exam again as part of their on-road exam and have to pay for it at the new higher price for the on -road test reflecting the extra exercises. It will be up to the Department for Transport to ensure the people know in advance that the new test is coming into place in order that the learner motorcyclists are not having to take the test twice and incur unnecessary costs.