Mine started 9am and finished 4pm.Although i have plenty of years experience on the road via cars and trucks i had never rode a motorbike before, So my nerves were a bit shakey but i found the whole thing to easy (probably famous last words). To think some one is to a reasonable safe standard after a couple of hours on the road is really scary. I dont believe that anyone who has never driven anything can gain enough road sense in the very short time you are shown. I no its basic training but i think they should do it over 2 days with a full day riding this would no doubt raise the price but it would make the roads safer. I plan to do my test over the next couple of months and honestly cant wait but i doubt that will be as easy . I would certainly recommend trying it to anyone as it really is a blast.