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After passing my CBT, I spent several months practising on my 125cc motorcycle using training material on Motorcycle Riders Hub. I wanted to get the full unrestricted ‘A’ licence and was looking for a DAS course where you could take time off between sessions to practise on your own 125cc, and where training was available on weekends. The first few schools I approached were not flexible about booking days with breaks in between, you had to go with the dates they provided, and did not do DAS training on weekends.

I had heard that RMT were very good, the reason I had approached other schools initially was because I wanted my training and Mod 2 test to be on slower urban roads as opposed to faster rural roads around Redditch where RMT are based. However, after riding my 125cc around Redditch I changed my mind and decided Redditch was a better and safer place for riding a motorcycle and doing the Mod 2 training than Birmingham.

I took the plunge and phoned RMT to enquire about their training. They were very friendly and accommodating and were flexible with taking breaks between training days. They did DAS training on Saturdays, which suited my work schedule. The Mod 1 test training included sessions at the actual test centre at Garretts Green, which was a big plus for me. I ended up booking the first day which would start on my own 125cc and then progress to a 650cc.

My instructor on the first day was Mike, who was very friendly and welcoming, and made me feel at ease. I found him to be an excellent teacher who found my strengths and weaknesses and gave me the confidence and inspiration I needed to go ahead with DAS training.

The training facilities at RMT were worlds apart from other training schools I had seen. Instead of working from a shed or a car park, there was a dedicated training/rest room and clean toilets.

I did the rest of my training over a few months to fit in with my work schedule and had both Mike and Simon (the owner) as my instructors. Overall, the whole training experience was very good and enjoyable, leading to a Mod 2 test pass and a full licence.

I recommend RMT Motorcycle Training without reservation for the following reasons:

1- They are friendly and welcoming to everyone regardless of their skill level, age, or sex.
2- You are dealing with a professional organisation with exacting standards and a good reputation. The training is to a higher standard than that required by the DVSA. The instructors are honest about any shortcomings that do not meet their ambitious standards and the focus is to make you a better and safer rider and not just to get through tests.
3- The owner takes a keen interest in the day to day running of the organisation, is very customer focused, and prioritises quality above everything else. He has numerous advanced qualifications and is a DVSA certified trainer for CBT, DAS, and the Enhanced Riders Scheme.
4- There is a dedicated training and rest room and clean toilets.
5- The Mod 1 test training includes practice at the actual test centre at Garretts Green.
6- Training is available on weekends and can be customised with breaks between training days.
7- Training sessions are assessed, and the results can be viewed via a web link or phone app.
8- The online videos and training material on Motorcycle Riders Hub align with and supplement the practical training.
9- They use new motorbikes, which would be safer and less prone to a breakdown than older ones.
10- The bikes have a visual gear indicator on the dash, which may be useful for some learners (it was for me).
11- Redditch is an excellent choice for motorcycle training and the Mod 2 motorcycle test due to less traffic when compared to more urban areas such as Birmingham.

Zubair Shah