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Motorcycle test clothing
From the 1st July 2011, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency will refuse to conduct a motorcycle test (module 1 or module 2) if you are not wearing suitable clothing. (See 90-ONE rider education's response below)
DVSA won’t pay out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled because of inappropriate clothing.
Guide to suitable clothing
As a general guide the following is an indication of the minimum level of clothing acceptable:
- motorcycle boots
- sturdy footwear or boots that provide support and ankle protection
- textile or leather motorcycle trousers
- heavy denim trousers
- heavy denim jacket with several layers underneath
- textile or leather motorcycle jacket
- motorcycle gloves
The following are examples of clothing that are not acceptable:
- lightweight training shoes
- canvas basket ball trainers
- any form of clothing with areas of exposed skin
- shell suit or lightweight tracksuit
- distressed ripped jeans
- lightweight fleece or hoody
- no gloves or skiing gloves
In all cases it’s a legal requirement that riders wear an approved and correctly fastened motorcycle helmet,* with suitable eye protection (*an exception is made for members of the Sikh religion wearing a turban).
The above is an extract from a DVSA document on clothing and tests. Click here to read the original document.
90-ONE rider education's response
At 90-ONE rider education we are proud to offer the FREE loan of suitable clothing (helmet, gloves, jacket, hi-vis and boots) for the duration of all Training Site based motorcycle training, testing and CBT courses.
For Motorcycle tests either MOD1 or MOD2, suitable clothing can be borrowed. This includes Direct Access (DAS), and Motorbike Hire for 125cc tests if you have completed a 125cc Test Preparation course. 90-ONE education will try to assist you where ever possible so your test does not get cancelled on grounds of "inappropriate clothing".
For further information, contact 90-ONE education using the Contacts page or simply call us on 0345 370 9191.
To read the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency official announcement, click here.
Documents
Your test will also be cancelled (at your expense) if you do not supply the correct documentation when you arrive at the test centre. In Summary this is
Module 1
- Your plastic card driving licence
- A valid CBT (DL196) certificate.
- A valid theory test certificate (the paper print out issued when you did your theory test)
Module 2
- You plastic card driving licence
- A valid CBT (DL196) certificate.
- A valid theory test certificate (the paper print out issued when you did your theory test)
- A valid Module 1 Pass certificate (Purple A5 sized document issued when you passed your module 1 motorcycle test)
NOTE:- If you are taking your motorbike test on your own motorbike, it must be roadworthy, taxed, insured, have a current MOT (if over 3 years old), and be displaying full sized L-plates front and rear in a near vertical position.
Hi-Vis
It is recommended that you wear a hi-viz jacket, bib or tabbard for a 125cc test. For Direct Access test (500cc or 600cc) you would be wearing one anyway (DVSA Training requirement) so leave it on.