
Derbyshire Motorbike School

Information about Derbyshire Motorbike School
DE55 4BR, Alfreton
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-17h
- monday: 9h-16h
- tuesday: 9h-16h
- wednesday: 10h-16h
- thursday: 9h-16h
- friday: 9h-16h
- saturday: 9h-17h
Motorcycle training Cbt, Direct Access, ERS advanced. One of the midlands leading motorcycle training centres with fully qualified dvsa grade A instructors. Mcia Ride accredited training centre guaranteeing high quality training with high quality motorcycles and training facilities. Brand new Yamaha motorcycles. Please note our booking office is open mon to fri 9 till 4.30. Motorcycle training is available 7 days a week.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Derbyshire Motorbike School:
Derbyshire Motorbike School is a highly reputable motorcycle training center that has earned praise for its excellent instructors, friendly environment, and top-notch facilities. Aspiring riders commend the school for its supportive and patient approach, making it accessible to beginners and experienced riders alike. With a variety of courses, from CBT to direct access licenses, students appreciate the structured training that allows them to progress at their own pace.
The key highlights include:
- Experienced Instructors: Customers consistently mention the professionalism and expertise of instructors like Mark, Steve, and Lee, who foster a calm and encouraging atmosphere.
- Comprehensive Training: The school offers thorough training that covers all necessary skills, from the basics to advanced riding techniques, ensuring students feel fully prepared for their tests.
- Positive Learning Experience: Many reviews emphasize the enjoyable and stress-free nature of the training sessions, which help build confidence in new riders.
- High Success Rate: Numerous students pass their tests on the first attempt, crediting the school's quality training and support.
- Excellent Facilities: The training bikes are well-maintained and modern, contributing to a safer learning experience.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some users noted concerns regarding transparency in pricing, particularly related to test fees and lesson costs. However, the overall consensus highlights the school's dedication to providing high-quality motorcycle training.
In summary, Derbyshire Motorbike School is highly recommended for anyone looking to start their motorbiking journey or enhance their skills in a supportive and professional environment.
Derbyshire Motorbike School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Excellent staff very helpful and gave good training throughout getting my license made learning a breeze
Thanks Scott stay safe mate & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended, from cbt all the way to mod 2, the instructor steve was spot on from the start, exerlent company for a beginner or an experienced rider...thanks guys...
Thanks Jeff much appreciated mate. Enjoy your bike don’t be a stranger pop in and see us and show it off
Fantastic experience: Used these guys for my sons cbt twice now they are amazing! My husband just used them to pass his big bike test, can’t fault them at all! Defo recommend
Thank you Joanne very kind of you. Congrats to Mick on passing his das course
Fantastic experience: Great instruction from Steve and mark passed my DAS first time with no minors that is due to the brilliant instruction. Great friendly school to use can’t recommend enough.
Thanks Dave much appreciated. See you soon on your bike stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Chose Derbyshire Motorbike School for my Cat A, good kit, good staff, enough said.:)
Thanks stew stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Excellent training very friendly service always there to help with any issue 100% recommended
Thanks Sam. Have fun on your R6 see you soon for your advanced training
Fantastic experience: Mint school no messing awesome people fully recommend Thankyou
Thanks Ash stay safe matey
Fantastic experience: Did my upgrade from A2 to A license with Derbyshire Motorbike School, whole experience was brilliant. Complete trust in me from start to finish, allowing me to jump straight onto the MT-07, Steve made learning again fun and easy and ironed out my bad habits in one lesson for each test type. Passed both tests first attempt with no minors at all. Can’t recommend this school highly enough for both new and experienced riders.
Thanks for a lovely review Ryan. Congrats on zero rider fault passes. Stay safe and enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: If I could give 6 stars I would! As a woman it can be quite daunting to start your journey into motorbiking, however I couldn’t recommend this school enough. Mark, Steve and the team have been nothing but supportive and welcoming, taking me from zero motorbike experience to a full license. Doing the taster session was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and was a great and stress-free introduction into the world of motorbiking. After this, completing my CBT and seeing the great packages they have to offer convinced me to start my DAS training and attain my full license. During the DAS training was where the great support system shined through, I can become quite nervous when in a test environment but the team went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and ready for each test. I would like to re-iterate a big thank you to Mark, Steve and the team. Ladies, get out there and get your licenses!
Thank you for a wonderful review Nicole. It’s been fab having you around you throughly deserved you zero rider fault pass! Stay safe and enjoy your Ninja
Fantastic experience: Mark, Steve, Hannah and the team are a credit to motorcycle training, First class training and support throughout the entire process, Great quality bikes and kit, Sometimes things don't always go to plan but they go above and beyond to find a solution, If you want to get into the world of motorcycles then DMS is definitely a fantastic place to reach out to and they will take you through every step from start to finish with a calm relaxed down to earth professional training environment, Can't thank DMS enough :)
Thanks for a great review Albert. Been fab having you around stay safe and enjoy your bike
Positive experience: Very good all round but was a little disappointed that they avoided mentioning some costs involved. I did an a2 mod 2 with them and when asked all prices i was quoted £40 an hour of teaching plus 80 for the test. Then the day before my test they told me i needed to pay £140 (35 per hour) as the test would take 4 hours roughly. When i asked, they said this was standard, I know it is not as i had done my mod 1 in shrewsbury before moving house where they did not do this (although it may be common in derbyshire). Furthermore they pegged £35 an hour as a good deal as it's less than usual, which it would be if tests werent done 2 at a time. so they are actually making £70 an hour on test days (where they aren't actually teaching just delivering you to the test). Overall it is a good school and there doesnt seem to be a way around this other than not living in derbyshire. Therefore i overall recommend this school as they uphold a very high standard of teaching
Thanks for the review unfortunately wires were crossed ref costs. We can’t provide a bike for free for your tests the fee mentioned is the dvsa’s test fee and doesn’t cover our costs which are for instructor wages, insuring yourself, petrol and business running costs. All training schools charge for bike hire on tests as do all driving schools. On your module 1 the school you took your training with factored this in on their course. We also do this for our intensive courses but it’s not included on pay as you go courses. The tests are normally run one at a time however the dvsa on your test day decided to run 2 tests and 2 examiners which is beyond our control and was unknown to us. Very happy you passed first time with us and I wish you safe and happy riding
Fantastic experience: After finishing my CBT, I can't recommend DMS enough. Lee was an absolute legend and made me feel very confident. He was very thorough in his training and I'm gutted he can't coach me through my DAS,
Thanks for the lovely review nahnah don’t worry our das team are brill too . See you soon
Fantastic experience: I recently completed my CBT, Mod 1, and Mod 2 tests, passing all on the first try thanks to the solid training provided. Steve’s attention to detail really stands out, making sure I was well-prepared. Lee did a great job guiding me through the CBT, and Mark’s support at the test center was a big help. Definitely recommend DMS to anyone looking for reliable motorbike training. Thanks to all at DMS!
Thanks for a lively review Alex. Stay safe & enjoy your bike mate
Fantastic experience: Did my CBT, mod 1 & 2 with DMS and sailed through them all first time. Steve is an excellent instructor, he gives clear instructions and is very supportive. Couldn’t recommend the school highly enough.
Thanks Jim stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Lee for being so patient and explaining everything so clearly, i was so nervous but Lee made me feel very comfortable I had a few lesson then did my cbt,Iv been on the road a few weeks and loving the bike life I would definitely recommend dms thanks again.
Thank you Emma really glad you had a great time with us. Stay safe and enjoy bike life
Fantastic experience: Just want to say a massive thank you, to the people at Derbyshire motorbike school! Passed my mod1 & mod2 test with the training of Steve, Excellent instructor! Thanks to the lady in the office for being so flexible when it came to booking tests and lessons. Mark for the support up at the test centre. Would 100% recommend these guys to anyone! Great new motorbikes. Plenty of banter and great cafè! Thank you ️
Thanks for the lovely review Joel. Enjoy your bike mate & stay safe pop in and see us if you’re around on your bike
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to DMS for an extremely enjoyable day taking me through my CBT. I’d never been on a motorcycle or drove on the road until my CBT. The whole experience was very enjoyable and informative. A MASSIVE thank you especially to Mark Outhwaite who was my trainer and a true gentleman. And a big thank you to Hanna and the rest of the team that made me feel so welcome from the start. Looking forward to see you all again on my next motorcycle learning adventure.
Thanks for the lovely review Lee. See you soon for your das course. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Friendly and helpful. The instructors were encouraging and helpful and are their to guide you through the training.
Thank you Michelle have fun on your bike & stay safe
Fantastic experience: I did my CBT through to full A license in 8 weeks thanks to the team at DMS. Special thanks to Steve and Mark for getting me ready to pass mod 1 and mod 2 first time. And thanks to Hannah for sorting out all the scheduling! Highly recommend to any looking to learn how to ride
Thanks Adam stay safe & enjoy bike shopping!!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my cbt here with Lee, brilliant lad Firm but fair and really helpful, really good at making you feel comfortable. Cheers guys
Thanks Lewis glad you had a great day. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Had a starter lesson with Lee one of there instructors who filled me with confidence with his instructions and knowledge of riding! Passed my cbt with this company also and know looking forward to getting on there mt7 next week
Thanks Ben very kind of you. See you soon for your das training.
Fantastic experience: Great company to guide you right the way through your license. Huge thanks in particular to Steve who I would highly recommend if you learn with these guys. An absolutely brilliant instructor and all-round top bloke, can't thank him enough.
Thanks Henry really appreciate the review. Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend DMS enough! Both me and my partner have used DMS’ service to pass our A2 licenses. The bikes are in great condition and are very easy bikes to get used to, very approachable for everyone. Steve, our instructor, was fantastic at explaining everything in a clear manner. Steve always understood mistakes, never shouting at anyone but instead explaining what went wrong and why. Me and my boyfriend both passed our MOD 1 and MOD 2 first time with no issues. Thanks to the DMS team!
Thank you for a lovely review Wren have fun on your bikes stay safe & see you in a few years for your A licence upgrade
Fantastic experience: A big thank you to lee for taking me on my CBT yesterday, l couldn't have asked for a more patience and understand teacher . Would highly recommend him to anyone with anxiety . An all round good day thank you
Thank you for a lovely review Barry. Have fun on your bike & stay safe
Fantastic experience: Lee was brilliant. Cool, calm, collected. Anytime I made a mistake he didn’t ridicule me and explained what I was doing wrong and what I needed to do. Will definitely be coming back for my big bike test.
Thank you for your lovely review. Stay safe see you soon for your big bike training
Fantastic experience: Great place , did my CBT and had a very nice and professional instructor.
Thanks Cody stay safe
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant from the start. Completed my CBT with them last year and went back for the training this year to obtain my full A licence. Steve is a great guy who guided me through it with his knowledge and professionalism, a great place to learn.
Thank you Steve very kind of you. Enjoy big bike shopping! Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: A really great experience doing my cbt last week. I'm going to continue woth these for my full licence and hope to get started on that ASAP! You're instructor, Mark was amazing! Super patient and explained things really well! Thanks everyone
You’re very welcome Adam thank you for the lovely review see you very soon for your das course
Fantastic experience: Great place and people friendly and helpful was amazing experience and good vibes. Would definitely recommend to all looking to get their CBT or licence
Thank you Tristan. Stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Thank you to DMS for putting me through my CBT to my full licence, from Hannah in the office sorting all my lessons to Steve getting me through my full licence it has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, Steve has been there every step of the way providing me with the knowledge and guidance (not to mention his incredible sense of humour!) to pass both MOD1 and MOD2 first time! I never went away from a lesson dissatisfied, they have the knowledge to answer any questions you had and put you at ease straight away. Couldn’t recommend DMS enough! Hopefully be back soon for further training. Many thanks Nathan
Thank you for lovely review Nathan it’s much appreciated. Stay safe & enjoy your bike. See you soon for advanced training.
Fantastic experience: I took my cbt today 17/05/2024 and the instructor Lee absolutely amazing guy he worked with me at my own pace and I passed my cbt first time cannot recommend dms enough thank you so much
Thank you Andrew really pleased you had a great time with us. Ride safe
Fantastic experience: Great experience from CBT through to mod 2 complete. The instructors help guide you through the technical aspects of riding and help correct any issues as well as give you the belief you should be doing 31 mph through cones. I can't recommend the school enough to people wanting to start on their motorbike journey.
Thank you Martyn that’s very kind of you. Stay safe mate & enjoy your bike & touring.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant experience from the first lesson to the day I passed! If it wasn't for everyone at DMS I don't think I would have passed, especially not on the first attempt. Since passing my test and getting my first bike, my partner has even started her lessons. Couldn't fault this place at all and couldn't recommend them enough to anyone!
Thanks George really kind of you. Stay safe mate & enjoy your Indian
Fantastic experience: Great experience coming to DMS with only really experience riding a bicycle, from CBT to MOD 1&2 great experience throughout. With a shout out to Steve who really helped me progress my riding and keeping the standard high. Along with the terrible dad jokes to entertain, he’s incredibly friendly and helpful which helps when you’re nervous for the Mod 1 which was actually a breeze. During this process I have had some great moments, like scraping a foot peg for the first time on the swerve I thought Steve was going to have a heart attack! To Steve having a puncture on the day of my mod 1, he was determined we got there! I got to ride pillion for the first time since I was a kid. We picked up his other bike, while Hannah did some magic with the test centre and I left with a mod 1 pass after being over an hour late! During this process I have met some great people too definitely going to stay in touch.
Thanks Liam that’s a lovely review. Thank you for choosing us for your training. Hope you have many happy miles of smiles stay safe & stay in touch
Fantastic experience: Completed my A licence with Mark and Steve. They were amazing instructors, I cannot recommend DMS enough.
Thanks Kyle enjoy your bike mate & stay safe
Fantastic experience: Derbyshire Motorbike School has helped me all the way through my CBT, A2 and now full A unrestricted licence. Highly recommend
Thank you Aaron ride safe mate. See you on DMS tour next year
Fantastic experience: Thankyou so much to all at Derbyshire Motorcycle School from having not ridden for 35 years to passing my MOD 2. So much genuine help and advice from all especially Steve.
Thank you Stephen see you soon for your das course
Fantastic experience: Competed my CBT today and Lee was a great instructor. Approachable but thorough and clear with his instruction. Good quality equipment and friendly staff.
Thank you Norton enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Well Ladies (and gents) I’ve Never ridden a bike in my life.. but after some magical words of wisdom along with bucket loads of knowledge & experience and laughs these guys got me through my CBT and both Mod 1 & Mod 2.. and before the predicted date to pass.. I cant praise Mark,Steve, Lee , Hannah and the rest of the the team at DMS for their incredible patient and dedication enough.. great bunch and can’t wait to pop over with my new machine to see them all.. book in with DMS you won’t regret it ️ Thanks you lot Love from Debs
Thanks Debs that’s a really lovely review it’s much appreciated. We’ll miss teaching you. Stay safe & see you soon on your new bike
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing, Mark and the guys really know what they're talking about. Not once did I hear any of the instructors raise their voice or get annoyed. No question is too big or small. The knowledge and skill everyone at DMS has is astonishing, even helped me pick out what bike i'll be getting in the future, CBT, A/1/2... whatever you need, DMS will help you.
Thank you Michal that’s very kind. It’s always lovely to receive great feedback. See you soon mate take care
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience. I did a handful of lessons and a CBT with my instructor Lee. He was great, very understanding, worked at my own pace and made sure I understood everything before moving on. Brilliant guy, thank you so much
Thank you Kale stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Amazing from start to finish. Started off with a CBT and worked all the way up to a full bike license. Menage to complete all modules within four weeks!! That’s how good the Training is. It’s 100% spot on. very good at making you understand what it takes to be able to ride safely on The roads and to get you test ready. Definitely would recommend anyone to go take lessons here as they cover everything.
Thanks Luke much appreciated mate it’s been a pleasure. Ride safe & come show us your bike
Fantastic experience: Wish to say a really big thank you to everyone at Derbyshire Motorbike School, who helped us right from the start with myself & work colleagues CBT, and our transition and training to enable us both to successfully and quickly pass our MOD1 & 2 Tests. We both started our motorcycle journey in August from scratch and no experience, All the staff there are friendly and patient ensuring our safety at all times, had some great laughs along the way and would highly recommend to anyone starting out with their motorcycle journey. All of the bikes we used were like new and well maintained and a pleasure to ride, Great facilities on site for beginner & MOD1 practice sessions. With all of the team being dedicated Motorbike enthusiasts with many years experience they have looked after us from start to finish with help and advice of correct Gear, Maintenance and any other queries we may have. A Big Thank you to Lee, Steve, Marc & Mark and of course Hannah, Look forward to catching up with you soon Regards Chris (Blinker) & Josh
Thanks for the lovely review that’s very kind of you it’s a been pleasure having you both. Stay safe & enjoy your bikes. Merry Christmas
Fantastic experience: Done my DES with them. Great school I cannot recommend them enough. They have some really good instructors. If they can get my my licence they can get anyone though their test.
Thank you Tony have fun on your bike
Fantastic experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently passed my motorbike test with Derbyshire Motorbike School, and it was an outstanding experience. The instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly supportive, making the learning process enjoyable. The facilities are top-notch, emphasizing safety and responsible riding. Overall, a fantastic school that I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn or improve their riding skills. Thank you to the entire team for making it a memorable and easy journey! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you Jack that’s really kind. Stay safe & enjoy riding! Merry Christmas
Fantastic experience: My wife and I completed our CBT last year and I successfully passed my big bike test in the autumn this year. DMS have been great - whilst focussing on getting through the relevant tests successfully, all the instructors prioritize riding safety. Lessons tend to be in the 2-hour format which suited us. Would highly recommend!
Thank you Andy hope you’re enjoying your bike. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Cannot fault the guys and training at Derbyshire motorbike school. From my initial lesson through to CBT, transition lesson and then MOD 1&2 training I was made to feel relaxed and confident. All the staff were friendly and made me feel at ease at every stage. The level of training was excellent and is the reason I’m now on the road on two wheels. Definitely give these guys a shout for your training!!
Thanks for a lovely review Danny enjoy your bike & stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend DMS enough. Within the space of a month I did my CBT all the way through to my Module 2 which I passed. Thanks to all the team who are very helpful and friendly.
Thanks Ethan stay safe mate & enjoy your bike.
Fantastic experience: EDITED.. Had a lesson with Lee on Monday and I'm glad I did it really helped getting used to the bike and I really enjoyed it and the hour flew by, had my cbt today with Mark and from the start it was great, made to feel welcome by everyone there and offered a coffee as soon as I arrived, I really enjoyed the day and didn't want it to finish! I'm back in a few weeks to start mod1 training. Everyone who I've spoken to couldn't of been anymore helpful a great bunch of people and I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to get into motorcycles. EDIT, these guys are awesome, I've now passed my mod1 first time and my mod2 first time this morning thanks to the help of Steve who was really helpful with everything he's a great instructor and really knows his stuff. I would highly recommend DMS to anyone looking to start riding, I enjoyed every minute with these guys. Thanks for everything guys.
Thanks for a lovely review ant. Have fun on your bike & stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Used DMS for my das, Mark and all the staff are friendly and helpful and put you at ease. Special shout out to my instructor Steve. The best in the area for motorcycle training. Definitely recommend these guys
Thank you Paul have fun on your bike. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: I needed to find a good DAS course as I am away from home most of the year for work and this place was perfect. I had a lot of great instruction which massively improved my riding ability on very well looked new 700cc motorbikes. The course prepared me for everything I faced in the MOD 1 & 2 and I managed to pass first time. Thank you to everyone at Derbyshire Motorbike School!
Thanks Dan very good of you. Hope you’re having fun on your bike.
Fantastic experience: Just recently done cbt and DAS course with Derbyshire motorbike school and can say it’s been a fantastic experience, all of the instructors have been brilliant very knowledgeable and friendly but also honest and tell you where you need to improve or where you going wrong, can’t fault any of them. The bikes are very well looked after and the bikes for the DAS are pretty much brand new so your not riding around on old knackered bikes. Overall it’s been a truly enjoyable experience obtaining my license with them and would recommend them to anybody thinking of doing the full bike test. Thanks again Derbyshire motorbike school.
Hi Jake thank you for your review. Hope you’re having fun on your bike. Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Just passed my das course with DMS. Mark & his team - the 2 Lees, Steve, Sandy, another Mark, Ian & Hannah in the office are absolutely brilliant! Fountains of knowledge, incredible instructors & genuinely nice human beings. Can’t begin to tell you how much fun my time with DMS. Unfortunately I failed my first Mod 1 test (my fault nothing to do with the tuition I had a brain fart!) Mod 2 first time pass with zero faults The day around burton (a place I didn’t know) with Sandy was a big help, take the offer up to do this it’s really worth it. Nothing is too much trouble for these guys (and gals) they absolutely go the extra mile for you. Obviously the instructors can’t ride & take the tests for you but if you listen & put into practice what they teach you’ll pass. Excellent value for money too. I couldn’t attend a lesson due to work problems & had to cancel on the morning of my lesson. I fully expected to pay a cancellation fee, none was charged which I appreciated greatly. I visited other local schools before I chose DMS & I’m very glad I did, very professional set up with a proper unit & and private training ground attached, free parking, brand new Yamaha MT07 bikes that were a dream to ride, all the kit I needed free of charge & just superb easy understand friendly fun tuition. The other schools I visited didn’t seem interested & had old bikes that looked a bit rough, training grounds that were a bit rough & a long way from their premises and they also wanted to charge me for kit hire. Thanks guys for a brilliant experience can’t thank you enough see you soon for my advanced training course.
Thanks for your lovely review Scott. Enjoy your BMW and stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Just passed my MOD2 with Derbyshire Motorbike School, I'm now officially a "Biker" with my full motorcycle license. I'm free to hit the road, well not literally, hit the road, but you know what I mean, and I owe it all to the team at Alfreton, a great bunch of guys and gals. A special mention to Steve who has been my rock through the past 4-5 months, thanks Steve for your patience and encouragement. I can now get on my Bike & Ride!
Thanks Neil . Enjoy your triumph & see you soon for your ERS course. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: what a great school! friendly instructors at a high standard of training! i passed everything from CBT to DAS first time, there experience is invaluable! i will be sending my friends this way for there motorcycle license! A***
Thanks Lee that’s very kind of you. Stay safe & see you soon for your advanced ers course
Negative experience: !!**Just to let know other people what to expect from this school**!! Start on CBT=Passed Mod 1=Passed Mod 2=failed twice in Burton upon Trent where I never been in my life.Funny enough only than they offer me full day lesson in Burton so I though its got to be me so bad as a new driver,but than I figure it out.First attempt they gave me a brand new MT-07 with faulty clutch,second attempt just lack of experience on the road as every lesson I was on with DMS were about 2-3 weeks before my test and still they let me drive around Derby only but not in Burton as I would expect....Lets carry on,also because of availability I went to Bike skool in Sutton in ashfield (Mod 2= Passed within 4 days)this including 4 hour lesson in Burton+practical mod 2 test.High recommend to everyone!!!! P.S No hard feelings to DMS so I though I need to let them know that I passed as they kept slot for me which I paid £80.Guess what-never had my refund(cancelled mod 2 about 3 weeks before my test) as far as I know its 3 working days,but hey ho what do I know im just a ''Juicy cow full of milk'' if u know what I mean lol.I hope this wasn't too long and boring to read,good luck on your bike journey.
I've considered your review and see that you’ve omitted some ‘minor’ details. • Firstly we can’t ride the bike for you, please accept responsibility for your own actions. You failed your test for basic errors all of which were pointed out to you on lessons and some of which you failed to correct (happy to publish your test reports for others to see with your kind permission). You have a full driving licence so inexperience of riding/driving on the road isn’t an excuse for failing. • The brand new bike you were provided with had a very minor issue with clutch drag when stationary. This was a teething problem with a brand new vehicle & had zero impact with your test result which as we both know was rider error not bike error. • Your memory has let you down (mines not great either but luckily we do have diary evidence to look back on). You cancelled 2 appointments at very late notice with no time for us to cancel the instructor or put someone else into those slots. Your pre test (burton ride, apparently not offered to you?) & your module 2 test. NO cancellation charge was given to you on both occasions. (Cash cows you say? We lost income & instructors lost their income due to your actions yet we still didn’t charge you. Like any small business when people cancel at the last minute or don’t turn up it’s very difficult to recoup that loss as it’s too late to fill that time slot). • Your test fee was indeed incorrectly held onto. I called you 20 minutes after I found out (I was on holiday) to correct this. You’ve yet to collect it. Please pop in when you’re around I’m still happy to sort that for you as I always have been. • Plenty of lesson slots were offered to you before your tests. You couldn’t attend any due to your work commitments, there is nothing we can do about that and it’s certainly not our fault. • We don’t train around Derby though we do train locally and ALL students are offered a day in Burton. As were you however you cancelled it on the morning of the lesson, (see above). When I insisted on doing this after your 2nd failure you stood in the office asking myself & Hannah if it was necessary & reluctantly booked it. At the end of the day as a full car licence holder you should be able to correctly navigate the UK road system complying with the rules of the Highway Code, whether that be Burton or somewhere in Scotland. We couldn’t get you back in for a good few weeks so you cancelled your training and test with us and chose to take further training & a test with a smaller school who were clearly not as busy as us and got you in sooner. You were with us for nearly a year and it’s fair to say you struggled for the most part of that time. We took you from zero experience to riding a 700 cc machine confidently, it’s no surprise you passed after some more basic tuition and learning from your previous mistakes. What let you down wasn’t local knowledge of Burton or inexperience of riding it was basic Highway Code knowledge. I honestly wish you all the very best in your motorcycle journey with safe and fun travels.
Fantastic experience: I passed my class A test on 29th April. Thanks to Mark and his team for getting me through it. I've clocked up over a thousand miles in the 6 weeks since passing, best thing I have done in a long time.
Thanks Neil very kind of you. Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Top class tuition, friendly and very patient staff along with great motorcycles. Thank you Derbyshire Motorcycle School.
Thanks Tim much appreciated
Fantastic experience: What a brilliant bunch of people. Just completed a DAS intensive course over the past couple of weeks and just passed my MOD 1 & MOD 2 first time today. Thank you to Steve and Sandy for the training, getting me ready for my tests. Steve really knew how to keep me calm and collected which was very appreciated! Thank you to Mark for the trip to the test centre and scenic route back today! And thanks to Hannah for sorting booking and answering any questions i might have. Really enjoyed my time with DMS and will be sure to pop back in once i get myself sorted with a bike! Thanks Josh
Thanks Josh that’s really kind of you. Congrats on passing time to go bike shopping! Stay safe
Fantastic experience: I have been there for my CBT twice now, once as a complete novice and the second with more experience. Both times I have been impressed by the patience and skill of the instructors. On both occasions, they did a great job of boosting my confidence and clearly explaining the training. I highly recommend it, particularly if you have never been on a bike. Thanks to you all Amy
Thank you Amy that’s very kind. Stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Dms are a great bike school with down to earth instructors. I used Dms in 2015 to do my a2 license and passed first time with Steve as my main instructor. I then took my full a license may 2023 with mark being my main instructor and passed first time again couldn’t of done it without dms and I would highly recommend them to anybody wanting to take there bike test. Thanks again to the DMS crew
Thanks Tom you can de restrict your bike now . Stay safe mate thanks for coming back to us
Fantastic experience: Iv done my CBT twice , lessons and today passed my mod 1 and 2 with these guys . Brilliant school and teachers . Couldn’t recommend enough!!!
Thanks Brad Enjoy your classic bike mate & stay safe
Fantastic experience: Cracking riding school they took me through CBT, MOD 1 and MOD 2 within a matter of a few months. Excellent team down there full of knowledgeable and friendly instructors. Hannah within the office is lovely and always trying to juggle things about to fit in the training to suit you. However I think top marks need to be had for Mark S the DAS instructor an absolute sound guy that's full of knowledge and fantastic ability to teach.. anyone looking for recommendations for a riding school that's got it all and can take you where ever you wanna go with your riding then I couldn't recommend DMS highly enough. Thanks once again to the fantastic team.
Thanks for a wonderful review Marcus. Enjoy your bike & see you soon for your advanced course. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: As a total novice to bikes, I had Lee for an hours lesson for a bargain 30 quid! Then had my CBT with Mark. Both incredible instructors, so very calm and steady with you and represents exactly what a properly trained instructor is. Definitely coming back for my big bike tests in a year or so. Would reccomend to absolutely anyone who wants to expand their driving/riding skills.
Thank you Kieran that’s very kind of you. Stay safe & enjoy your bike. See you soon for direct access
Fantastic experience: Brilliant team, work hard and a friendly bunch. Had a great time learning with Lee and then Mark; both need a medal to put up with my humour . Thanks and I would give this 6 stars if I could. I’ll be back for advanced training. Learning never stops at the test… If you get Mark ask him why you know what you know. It’s worth it!
Thanks Holls been great having you around you did great! Hope you’ve dried off! Enjoy your big bike & see you soon for advanced training. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Being a female of a certain age, as well as over thinking everything, has without doubt made my journey into learning to ride a difficult one!! And then I found Mark and Derbyshire Motorbike School, what a difference he made! From the very first booking and Hannah being so understanding when I explained my journey so far to meeting Mark on my assessment ride. I knew I'd finally come to the right place for me. I've seen lots of posts on my bike groups of females feeling dismissed and not taken seriously, indeed I had a female instructor from another school when I was researching basically dismiss me because I hadn't been on a pushbike, despite having my cbt and my own 125, she wasn't very pleasant to say the least. Mark and Derbyshire Motorbike School were the total opposite. When I lacked confidence Mark was there to give me a nudge, explained things, demonstrated, even got me on the back to show me how things feel when you think you are tipping in... he instilled confidence and the patience of Saint, with my never ending questions and self doubt. I nearly gave up because I knew it would take a special kind of person to teach me, thought it would never happen and that I wouldn't find an instructor I trusted. Then it did, thanks to Mark I passed my Mods this week, both first time I add happily... big shout out too to the examiners at Burton Test Centre, incredibly calming and supportive. Mark, you change lives and I'm eternally grateful. Said it before and I'll say it again, Certified Genius. Thank you
Thank you Claire what a lovely review. You did fab you’re going to have lots of fun on your bike. Stay safe & I want a certified genius certificate .
Fantastic experience: Just had a great day with Derbyshire Motorbike School. I first approached them as I was very nervous about returning to motorcycling after a 16year break. A full day on the back to bike course has left me feeling confident and inspired. I’ve gained massively from doing this, it was very enjoyable and informative and I’ve gone from a wobbly wreck at the start of the day to feeling safe, in control and enjoying motorcycling again by the end of the day. Will be returning soon for some more advanced lessons.
Thank you Jay . It was an absolute pleasure helping you. Go enjoy your Kawasaki & I’ll see you in the spring for you advanced course. Stay safe, Mark
Fantastic experience: Had 2 lessons from no experience with a bike to passing cbt in no time. The instructor I had (Lee) was so patient and helpful and would recommend to any new rider.
Thanks Lewis very kind of you. Stay safe mate & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Fantastic training brilliant instructors, Passed my mod 2 test on 31/01/23 had some great training with Mark to the run up of the mod 2 test and mod 1, 100% would recommend.
Thanks Joel . Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Can’t rate this company enough mark and the team were amazing and very helpful. Very friendly and professional . I passed my mod1 and mod2 first time . Would definitely recommend these to anyone. Thank you so much
Thank you Terri (Dave) you did great (zero rider faults on both tests ) hope to see you on your bike soon. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: I've not been on a bike in 14 years and wanted to get back into riding, so needed to start with my CBT again. I was a bit nervous in the beginning, but by the end of the day it felt like second nature again. Can't recommend them enough. I will be getting booked on to complete my full licence. Thank you Lee, Mark and Hannah for all the information on how to proceed further.
Thank you Johan that’s very kind. See you soon for your das course. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: From zero to full licence! When I decided I wanted to get my licence, I had no idea of the process or steps to take. I was recommended DMS by a friend so I rang Mark one evening and he ran me through everything, which apps to download for theory tests when to book what, what happens in each lesson - from this first phone call I felt totally at ease. Hannah, the office manager always welcomes you with a smile and is encouraging for each lesson she always manages to work around your diary to make sure booking lessons suit you! The lessons are always taken at your own pace with clear instructions and classroom time to understand what exactly an examiner is looking for. If you’re thinking about starting your motorcycling journey I can highly recommend DMS! A huge thank you to DMS especially Mark S, Mark & Kev for being the most inspiring, patient and all round best instructors. I can’t wait for the adventures to begin, I’ll definitely be back to take an advanced course. #UnitedWeRide
Thanks for the lovely review Megan. Enjoy your Harley see you in the spring for your advanced course, stay safe
Fantastic experience: As an older, slightly anxious female finding the right training school to support me through my motorbike training was key. Derbyshire Motorbike School did not disappoint. My learning journey started with basic lessons, progressing to CBT and then finally on to DAS training. I opted for regular lessons over a longer period of time which worked well for me and my way of learning. My instructors were absolutely phenomenal throughout this process, in no way could I have done it without their patience, skills, knowledge, support or belief in me. Massive thank you to Hannah for fielding all my questions and booking in my lessons, Mark (initial lessons and CBT) Kev (conversion lesson to the big bike) and Mark.S (DAS training, reality checker, nerve settler and patience of a saint). For anyone considering learning or to anyone feeling disheartened or frustrated with their current training, I 100% recommend DMS. Finding the right training school is so important and makes such a difference to your motorbike learning experience.
Thank you for a wonderful review Mari. Enjoy your triumph, stay safe & see you in the new year for your ers course. Merry Christmas!
Fantastic experience: Massive thankyou to Mark, Lee and Kev for helping me through CBT, MOD1 and MOD 2 passed 1st time. Great people and supported me all the way... thanks again team
Our pleasure Liam well done on the zero rider fault pass, see you soon for your advanced course stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Took just over 6mth (at my own pace) start to finish to get from none rider to getting my full licence passed mod 1&2 first time.Highly recommended… Mark is awesome
Thanks Arran ride safe see you soon for your ers course
Fantastic experience: Absolutely exceptional! Followed the PAYG route from CBT through to Mod2. As an older rider the steadier pace of two hour lesson blocks suited me. Kev, my instructor, was patient and encouraging - really knowledgeable, he pushed me just the right amount to keep me progressing and his advice and experience proved invaluable for both mod1 and 2. Passed both first time. Genuinely cannot recommend highly enough. If I could give six stars I would.
Thanks Michael really kind of you. Stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: From CBT to passing Mod2 yesterday, these guys have been amazing! Patient, understanding and knowledgeable and with the ability to teach someone with no knowledge at all! Thanks to Mark and the guys at DMS for helping me on this journey. Would recommend 100% to anyone wanting to learn to ride. Thanks again!
Thanks Lou really kind of you. Who’s got bragging rights though you or hubby? Both passed with zero rider faults . Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Thankyou Mark and team for getting me through mod 1 and mod 2 and eliminating years of bad habits. I chose Derbyshire motorcycle school after doing a my cbt elsewhere on a grotty old bike, I popped into see mark and the bikes.They were all clean and tidy and mark explained the process for the DAS. Mark and the team had a friendly approach with no pressure it was a pleasure to learn from you and I would highly recommend.. Kind regards Jason
Thanks Jason been great having you hope you find the bike if your dreams soon . Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Did CBT with Derbyshire motorbike school and the whole day was an enjoyable learning experience not just the riding but the knowledge about different highway code rules also. Honestly thought I was going to fail as I'd never been on the road before but a Hugh shout out to Lee my instructor he was always professional and a really funny guy too he instantly makes you feel comfortable and his teaching techniques are what helped me achieve my CBT dream he took the time to fully explain what I was doing wrong and would show me how to correct it on the road I was a little nervous but he explained how to approach certain situations and reassured me and the road part then went relatively well all thanks to the patience and teachings of Lee again a Hugh thankyou. Anyone wanting to do there CBT this is definitely the place to be to achieve your goal I'll be back to retake my CBT in 2 years and thankyou again Lee and Derbyshire motorbike school.
Thanks for your fab review Shaun & really pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of being trained and assessed by Lee Newbold today for my CBT. He’s an exceptional trainer and couldn’t be more pleased with my outcome at the end of the day. He’s professional straight to the point but not in an aggressive way like I’ve hears about some instructors. Lee’s definitely a a great addition to your crew!! Thank you again!!!
Thank you Garry much appreciated stay safe
Fantastic experience: Best place for learning to ride a motorbike. Did my CBT then had direct access course over 4 days on the 650cc. Passed first time due to excellent training. Cheers!
Thanks Jordan & congrats on passing both tests with zero rider faults. Enjoy your bike :)
Fantastic experience: Just passed my direct access with DMS , absolutely spot from start to finish. Great team , special mention for Kev who couldn't of been more helpful. Would highly recommend.
Thanks Steve much appreciated. Stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Previously did my CBT and recently completed my DAS with Derbyshire Motorcycle School. Mod 1 with 2 faults (speed related) and Mod 2 1 rider fault and an eco fault from a overzealous examiner. I was nervous to say the least, but was put at ease and by the end of my training I felt ready to tackle the tests. At the end of the day, they want you to pass and be the best rider you can be. Any criticism is always constructive criticism :) Everyone I had dealings with were great, Hannah in the office, Lee who took my CBT and Kev who did quite a bit of my training. Oh and there’s Mark too, he’s not bad ;)
Thanks mig (Ahem not bad? I’m flippin ace ) stay safe mate enjoy your new bike
Fantastic experience: I had my first cbt today. I found it abit difficult at first but lee had persevered with me and kept me positive throughout and supported me. They were lovely people and it was a relaxed environment. Thank you for helping me start my bike journey!
Our pleasure Leigha thank you for leaving a review stay safe
Fantastic experience: A huge thank you to Mark and the team. Today I have passed my DVSA enhanced rider scheme. I had a fantastic day. I really enjoyed the ride, observation, and advice. To then top it all I passed. Some great chat with discussion, guidance, and positive reinforcement. I would totally recommend the extra training and using DMS to get it done.
Thanks Ian much appreciated. You did great
Fantastic experience: Did my DAS with Derbyshire motorcycle school and passed with Ease due to the fantastic training from Mark and his team. From cbt to my full license was extremely enjoyable, can’t recommend the team enough. Looking forward to going on one of the tours next year with Mark.
Thanks Mark much appreciated. See you next year on tour (might be earlier than that you left your helmet & gloves outside, they’re in the office for you )
Fantastic experience: I booked a surprise first lesson for my son who had never ridden. The instructor was perfect,I stood amazed at how he explained carefully and also demonstrated each step. Through small stages very quickly he had Jamie riding confidently and safely .Good Team/Nice Place/Nice Bikes 100% positive experience. .
Thanks Sean much appreciated
Fantastic experience: Lee is a brilliant instructor, I did my cbt and some extra bike lessons. Lee gives you clear instructions also showing you what he means, He makes you feel comfortable and confident. Thank you Lee x
Thank you Rachel
Fantastic experience: Passed my CBT with Lee a week ago, fantastic instructor who genuinely enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge, I will be back to complete my DAS in the near future, Thanks.
Thanks for your feedback Paul look forward to helping you achieve your full license
Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to Mark and your excellent tuition and guidance through completion of my CBT. Super excited and looking forward to the summer and continuing developing as a biker under the tuition of Derbyshire Motorbike School.
Thanks Lucy that’s really kind. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: A massive thank you to Mark and all is team at DMS Did my CBT last year and just passed my Full bike licence with them very professional and friendly will be going to do the Enhanced rider with them at some point soon Would highly recommend the school to anybody thinking of training to ride a motorbike
Thanks paul that’s very kind of you. Stay safe mate, enjoy your bike & see you soon for your ers course
Fantastic experience: Had two Basic lessons with Lee and my CBT with Mark Outhwaite (if spelt propperly I apologise) couldn't fault the team whatsoever, everyone was welcoming and helped me pass first time. Both are a credit to the team at DMS and i urge anyone thinking of learning to ride a motorcycle to go with these guys. Thankyou for helping me get on the road guys, see you soon for the bigger bikes!
Thanks for your lovely review Rich. See you soon for your big bike lessons. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing place with amazing people 100% recommend! Did a 4 day course and got me passed from an A2 to my A licence ironing out my bad habits! Mark and Kev top tier instructor's could not recommend anywhere better in Derbyshire!
Fab! Really please you enjoyed your time with us & thanks for the review
Fantastic experience: Had my CBT today after a couple of lessons, all with Lee. Great guy, very calming and encouraging. Great sense of humour off the road, obviously on the road the jokes had to stop, he never raised his voice and never caused me to panic. Look forward to improving my skills on a geared bike with him, then onto training for my full licence
Thanks Blake that’s very kind of you. Soon have your full licence
Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, extremely friendly and patient. Highly recommend for all your motorcycle training needs for the Amber Valley area . Happy to give full 5 stars
Thank you Mark really appreciate your review. Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank all the instructors at Derbyshire Motorbike School, absolutely 1st class instructors, I hadn't been on a bike for 40+ years, which was a bit daunting, getting on one after all that time. They gave me confidence, time and were very patient and making sure I was comfortable and ok at all times. These guys are so friendly and helpful, true professionals in what they do. A big shout out to Mark, Kev and Lee for getting me through my CBT, and passing my DAS Mod1 & 2, 1st time, with 4 days of training. I actually travelled further afield to come to these guys, and was well worth the extra miles to get to them. All the best in the future
Thanks for the fab review John. Hope you’re enjoying your bike in the Spanish sun! Stay safe mate
Fantastic experience: Lovely staff! Basic training lessons are made so that you feel comfortable and they aren't made too difficult to a point where you feel too overwhelmed. The Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) lessons are strict for the purpose of your own safety but nothing too harsh and fairly easy to pass as long as you are seen to be safe on the roads. Very good communication throughout the whole lessons and demonstrations where made to help you understand what you need to do/ improve on! Would highly recommend coming here if you are wanting to learn how to drive either an automatic or geared bike! Big thank you to Lee my instructor and Hannah the receptionist for all your help!
Thanks Jade that’s a lovely review stay safe & enjoy your bike
Fantastic experience: Today I passed my cbt thanks to Lee! I enjoyed the 2 hour ride even in the rain! I highly recommend Derbyshire motorbike school. They are Very knowledgeable and professional people. Well deserved review.
That’s very kind of you thanks Ben stay safe
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Mark and your team for getting me through my Direct Access Test! Excellent instruction and guidance. Would highly recommend!
Thanks Carl . Enjoy your triumph & see you for advanced training
Fantastic experience: I am 58yrs of age and to gain my full A Motorbike license was a goal I had from last September. I started my CBT training in November and passed, I then took my Motorbike Theory test in January and passed. I then paid for the Direct Access course ran by the school 31st January to 2nd February which included taking both Mod1 and Mod2 tests on consecutive days. I passed both of them also! I am a complete novice rider, in fact I had never ridden a motorcycle with gears. Mark and all guys at the school were very patient and encouraging all the time.....their skill and dedication in helping riders of all standards to get through their bike tests is inspiring. Motorbike riding has put a huge smile on my face. I would urge anyone, regardless of age and ability, to take up motorbike riding and put big smiles on your faces too! Now to find a motorbike to ride........
Thanks Steve that’s a lovely review. It was great fun getting you through your training & tests I hope you enjoy bike shopping & have plenty of smiles per miles. Stay safe & stay in touch. Mark & the team
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