Government response
There are clearly concerns among the motorcycling community about the safety of the new motorcycle test's off-road module. Therefore, Mike Penning, the Minister responsible for this issue, has called for a review of the motorcycle test.
The new test was introduced to meet the requirements of the Second EU Directive on driving licences. While the Directive requires most of the sections in the off-road module one test, there might be scope to make some changes to the way the Driving Standards Agency actually conducts the test.
The review will look at the manoeuvres in both module one and two of the test and explore whether these manoeuvres could be conducted safely as one part of a single test.
The review will also look at options for progressive access under the Third Directive and how any changes might help to improve motorcycle training and testing.
We welcome views from motorcycle riders, trainers, road safety groups, the wider public and others on what additional aspects of the motorcycle test are worth reviewing. Please submit any views to RUSD4consultation@dft.gsi.gov.uk by 31 July.
The terms of reference of the review will be determined following discussions with motorcycle groups and other interested parties, with the aim of concluding the review by the autumn.
