Full licence training in Dorset is your route off L-plates for good, whether that's the A1, A2 or unrestricted A licence. Which one fits depends mostly on your age and how big a bike you're after.
If you're 17 or over, A1 gets you riding a 125 (11kW max) without L-plates. From 19, A2 opens up bikes up to 35kW. And if you're 24 or older, or you've already held an A2 for two years, Direct Access takes you straight to an unrestricted licence after a CBT.
The closest full licence page to Dorset is in Bournemouth, right in the middle of the county's biggest conurbation. Full licence training in Bournemouth covers the same A1, A2 and Direct Access routes, with instructors also serving Poole and Christchurch. If that's not convenient, full licence training in Portsmouth and full licence training in Bristol are the next nearest options.
Prices for full licence training in Dorset start from £1,200. How much you pay depends on the training package; some instructors offer training only, while others include multiple days and your Module 1 and Module 2 tests in the price. Pricing also varies by location, so it's worth comparing a few to find one that suits your budget. RideTo offers finance and instalment options if you'd rather spread the cost.
Before you can book full licence training, you'll need a valid CBT certificate and a theory test pass in hand. If you haven't done your CBT yet, CBT training in Sturminster Newton is the nearest place to start. The theory test itself isn't something RideTo books for you, that's done direct with gov.uk, but it needs to be in place before your practical training starts.
From there, which licence you train for comes down to your age. A1 from 17 gets you on a 125. A2 from 19 takes you up to a mid-size bike. Direct Access from 24, or from 21 if you've already held an A2 for two years, skips straight to an unrestricted licence. You choose the bike and licence category when you book, and RideTo's customer care team is on hand seven days a week if you're not sure which one fits.
Search your postcode, compare Dorset's DVSA-approved instructors on price, distance and reviews, and book your training days online. Full licence courses usually run over several days rather than one, so it's worth checking availability early if you've got a date in mind.
