Diamond Elite Bike Test

Taking the Diamond rider test is the ultimate challenge aimed at professional rider trainers who want to take their riding to the highest level. The test will enable you to become a Diamond examiner or enhance your skills and confidence.

£150.00

Who is it for?

An elite test and some additional post-test training with Diamond can help anyone with a keen interest in riding and for those who want to improve and enhance their current skills. If you are a professional rider trainer you may wish to take the Diamond elite test with a view to becoming a Diamond examiner or you may have a motorcycle training school or be part of one. Being a Diamond accredited school will mean you can offer Diamond training and testing at your centre.

Having a Diamond elite test will enhance your own rider skills, which in turn will give you more confidence when either riding for pleasure, work, returning to riding after a break or in a training environment. With riding becoming ever more popular having a high level of skills will help you to cope with all types of road situations including motorways, rural and built up areas.

What are the benefits?

Obvious benefits are safer and better riding skills. Diamond trainers focus on defensive and eco riding techniques, which in the long term can reduce road traffic accidents and loss of no claims benefits etc. Companies can also expect to save money through a reduction in accidents and incidents as riders are safer and better equipped to cope with stressful situations. This in turn creates a more positive working environment and less time lost in work for sickness and stress.

What can I expect on the day?

When you book your Diamond test, you will receive email confirmation of your booking. Your details will then be passed on to an examiner local to you, who will contact you within 2 working days to arrange a mutually convenient meeting place. The Diamond elite test lasts for 90 minutes covering a variety of roads and where possible motorways and rural areas. You will be expected to carry out an emergency stop, figure of eight, a commentary ride for approximately 15-20 minutes and a slow riding exercise, if asked to do so.

How does the Diamond training and examining system work?

If you are looking to start with some Diamond training in the first instance our Diamond team will be happy to help you look for the right trainer or school in your area. You will be given a selection of trainers who you can contact to discuss your individual needs. Our examiners have had extensive training with the DIA in their area of expertise and adhere to the DIA Code of Conduct. All Diamond trainers and examiners are registered with the DVSA’s voluntary motorcycle scheme.

Certification

A pass will be awarded if you achieve no serious or dangerous faults and you do not exceed 2 rider faults in the same category. Having a Diamond elite test certificate may give you substantial discounts on your insurance. Be sure to mention your elite test pass to your insurance company to see if they can quote you an appropriate discount. Your Diamond certification is valid for 3 years.
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Terms and Conditions

By purchasing this product you agree that you have read and understood the requirements of the test that you are applying for.

Refund policy: for cancellations received up to 7 days prior to the test date we will refund 50% of the fee paid, no other refunds will be made after this time, including tests that have not been arranged within a 6 month period after the payment has been taken.

Once you have paid for your test your details will be forwarded to your nominated examiner who will be in touch with you within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) with a view to booking your test within a 5-10 working day time frame. Your examiner can also discuss training options with you before taking the test and advise you accordingly on the test requirements.

You will be allocated a provisional date and time when making your booking on line, however, the examiner has the discretion to change this date and time depending on your allocated test route and location. We do not have specific locations or test centres and your examiner will discuss meeting places and any other queries with you once your booking has been made. Please confirm your booking reference with your examiner. You will need a car suitable for test purposes (we do not supply cars) which has current and valid insurance, MOT, road tax and is roadworthy in terms of lights, tyres etc. If you are taking an enhanced taxi test please ensure you have a wheelchair accessible vehicle, the examiner will only supply a wheelchair for the purposes of this test.

You will be asked to read a number plate at the required distance, full details can be found at www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules. Your test will be cancelled if you cannot reach these requirements. You will need a current and valid driving licence which will be checked by your examiner prior to the test.

Upon successful completion of your Diamond test you will be issued with a certificate which will be posted to you 2nd class on receipt of your test report to head office. A copy of your test report can be emailed to you on request. Please ask your examiner at the end of your test for more information.

Please ensure that if you are currently working for a local authority and require a taxi test, that you are, where necessary removing your licence plates for the purposes of the test. It is your responsibility to check the bylaws and legal requirements of taking a taxi test and displaying licence plates

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Terms and Conditions

This course includes our COVID-19 Guarantee. If the course has to be cancelled due to COVID-19 we’ll transfer your place or issue a refund where necessary. 

If you cancel within seven days of booking we will refund the cost of the course. However, we cannot issue any refunds if you want to cancel anytime after this. We may need to cancel or postpone courses occasionally due to reasons beyond our control. The course date will go ahead even if there is just one attendee. If you plan to book overnight accommodation as part of this course, do ensure you book a refundable option in case the course date had to be changed, postponed or cancelled. The DIA is not responsible for any costs you may incur.

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Terms and Conditions

By purchasing this product you agree that you have read and understood the requirements of the test that you are applying for.

Refund policy: Once a booking has been confirmed with a trainer directly for either a one-to-one standards check or mock test session you will need to give seven days notice to cancel, otherwise the fee will be lost and a new booking and payment will be required.

NOTE: For all training sessions and mock tests you and your trainer must wear a suitable face covering. Your trainer cannot provide one for you, trainers are only responsible for their own face covering and PPE protection. If a suitable face covering is not in place, your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost. If you have a medical exception to wearing a face covering, this must be provided as proof of exemption to your Diamond trainer. You must demonstrate that your car has been cleaned, using anti-viral wipes to clean passenger handles inside and outside, the dashboard and any other touch points for the trainer. If your vehicle is not fit for purpose your session will be cancelled and the fee will be lost.

Candidates should not attend a training session or mock test if they are feeling unwell, particularly if they identify core symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as a persistent cough or fever). We ask candidates to notify the DIA of any possible exposure to, or diagnosis of, coronavirus as soon as possible. If you are unable to take a test due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or possible symptoms, your session will be postponed without losing your fee and you will not be permitted to rearrange your standards check session or mock test within the next 14 days following the cancellation.

Once you have paid for your standards check session and/or mock test,  your details will be forwarded to your nominated Diamond trainer local to you, who will be in touch with you within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) with a view to booking you in at a mutually convenient location, date and time. Some flexibility will be required in terms of location, taking into account trainer availability at regional level and where restrictions with COVID-19 may be taking place. Your Diamond trainer will make arrangements to meet via text, email or telephone. We do not have specific meeting locations and your Diamond trainer will discuss any other queries with you once your booking has been made online.

You will need to use your own vehicle for the standards check session and mock test, which is suitable for training and allows for your Diamond trainer to role play a suitable candidate, with the relevant insurance in place to allow for this. All Diamond trainers are qualified ADIs with a Diamond examiner qualification in place. You will need to show relevant insurance cover to your Diamond trainer, either before or on the day of your agreed booking date and time. The vehicle you supply must be both roadworthy and legal for the purposes of the standards check session and mock test and your session will be cancelled if you do not present a suitable car with the relevant insurance. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your standards check or mock test session you will lose your booking and the fee will need to be paid again.

You will be asked to read a number plate at the required distance, full details can be found at www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules. Your standards check or mock test session will be cancelled if you cannot reach these requirements. You will need a current and valid driving licence which will be checked by your trainer should you need to drive as part of your standards check or mock test.

Online classes

To attend the Zoom sessions you will need a PC, laptop or tablet that can run Zoom and must also have a camera and microphone so you are able to participate fully in the sessions. You are responsible for ensuring you can access and navigate zoom and that you have a strong enough internet connection. If you cannot join the session due to technical difficulties, we cannot guarantee that you will be moved to another session. Session dates are subject to change.

During this course you will be placed into small ‘live’ discussion groups and will need to converse. Please be aware of how to mute and unmute your microphone for the general discussions that will also be taking place.

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