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The DSA have a ‘Performance Target’ that “In order to deliver the new EU motorcycle test [the DSA must] develop a network of off-road manoeuvering areas for motorcyclists; and by 29th September 2008, ensure that 51% or more of the population of Great Britain is within travelling time of 45 minutes to an MPTC or within 20 miles distance of an MPTC.”

The attached map shows those new test centres scheduled to be open as of the beginning of 2009.

They also state that “To date DSA has acquired 44 sites”. (There are 66 planned)
In addition they have another 2 for which they do not have planning permission.

A point to consider:- If a government body such as the DSA cannot find enough manoeuvering areas to run the tests, then what chance do the Training Bodies have of finding suitable practice areas?

As you know, at the end of this month the 250 odd motorcycle test centres across the UK are to close and all motorcycle tests are to be carried out at 66 new “Multi Purpose Test Centres” spread across the country.

The start up date for the new test at these new centres is Monday 29th September and it is admitted that only 39 of the new centres will be open for business.

A listing of where will and will not be open has been published and is shown here. The new test centre at Herne Bay should also be open by then.

(Click on the listing below to view an enlarged image)