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After the CBT, try and get to ride off-road in a no pressure environment. It allows the development of control without having to think about traffic, indicators, etc. It’s just about how you control a bike and what they can do. Doing a Direct Access course that includes passing Module 1 and Module 2 with only five days training is a big ask. Consider spending time riding a 125 on the road on L-plates between passing your CBT and taking your Direct Access course. It is possible to rent a 125 from some dealers. Or buy a cheap 125. Don’t commit to a riding school, paying up front for a package of lessons, until you’ve had at least one lesson with them. You want to be sure the instructors are good (some aren’t), and that they’ve got decent facilities, kit and bikes (some don’t). We reckon getting the CBT is a first step, then do the theory test, then start talking to training schools about Module 1 and 2. There are no rules about how much instruction will be required to get a rider through Module One and Two. Typically a rider with some experience might need six two hour sessions with an hour’s warm-up before each test. A rider with limited experience might need an extra two hour session.