The DSA's description of the new practical test of which there are two parts.

Module 1-Specified Manoeuvres

• At least two manoeuvres carried out at slow speed, including a slalom.
• At least two manoeuvres carried out at higher speed of which one exercise should be in second or third gear at a speed of at least 30kph (approx 19mph) and one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50kph (approx 32mph)
• At least two braking manoeuvres including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50kph (approx 32mph)
• Link to DSA manoeuvre diagram

Module 2-Road Riding Test (approximately 57 minutes)

• The accompanied riding element of the test, which is quite similar to the old test.
• Module two of the test will consist of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding.
• The road ride will cover a variety of road and traffic conditions and will also include normal stops, hill and angle starts.