The British Association of Rally Schools (BARS) is a group of member schools, recognised by Motorsport UK.
The British Association of Rally Schools was formed in 1995 by six founding rally schools, whose aim was to standardise the core elements of rally driving courses and provide a consistent level of control, safety and enjoyment for all participants.
Recognised by and accountable to Motorsport UK, the founding rally schools established safety policies, standards and controls to cover the preparation of rally school cars, licensing of rally school instructors and the safety of all participants involved in rally driving courses.
In 2002, the British Association of Rally School members contributed to a consultation process with Motorsport UK to develop a driver assessment programme for new applicants for a stage rally competition licence. All drivers now wishing to compete on UK stage rallies, need to complete the RS Inter Club – Stage Rally Licence Assessment before being issued with a licence. BARS member rally schools are the only rally schools authorised by Motorsport UK to provide the assessment.
To provide the highest quality rally driving courses with the appropriate standards of safety and enjoyment for UK and international drivers.
To be achieved through policies, standards and controls recognised by Motorsport UK.
The British Association of Rally Schools has members throughout the United Kingdom. It provides National coverage for new entrants to Stage Rallying required to complete a BARS Licence Assessment prior to being issued with a Motorsport UK RS Inter Club – Stage Rally Licence.
It also provides an approved network of rally course providers to the general public, corporate groups and competitors.
This will line you up to take your your theory test. In the meantime you will have access below to sample theory tests. These, along with the info you can read in the MSUK Yearbook will set you up nicely for your theory test that your chosen Rally School will organise for you.
We recommend you read the following sections in the yearbook.
Section J. Competitor Vehicles
Section K. Competitor Safety
Section R. Rallying
Duration - 30 minutes approximately
Once you have passed your theory test, you will receive a unique pass code which will last for 12 months. This code will enable you to book your practical assessment at your chosen School
Choose Your School and Access Sample TestsIt is recommended that before taking your practical assessment that you complete a half day rally driving training session at your nominated school where you will be taking your theory test.
A Classroom based session with presentation covering all sections of Rallying from the MSUK Yearbook. You will be encouraged to take notes during this.
Duration approx. 1 hour
A multiple-choice written exam.
Duration approx. 20 minutes
An Examiner will sit alongside you in the rally car to evaluate your driving.
Duration approx. 10 mins
MSUK starter pack & note pad and pen