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Explore the topic Driving licences Driving tests and learning to drive or ride Motorcycles. Is this page useful? Maybe Yes this page is useful No this page is not useful. Thank you for your feedback. Report a problem with this page. You may ride a moped or scooter of 50CC or below from your 16th birthday onwards. You cannot ride a motorcycle at age From age 17, you can ride a bike of up to cc.
You'll first need to take a CBT at which point you can ride on L plates, but not on the motorway followed by the theory and 2-part practicals to get your category A1 license.
Once you have your A1 licence you can ride without L plates and on the motorway. Once you turn 19 you can ride a bike of up to 35kW, also known as a class A2 bike.
You'll need to take a CBT followed by theory and 2-part practicals. However in this age bracket you need to think about what kind of riding you want to do and what size motorcycle you eventually want to ride.
But if you expect you'll want to ride a more powerful machine, then go for the A2 category now and save yourself a step. All 21 year olds can go for the A1 licence for bikes up to cc or the A2 licene for 35kW motorbikes.
In addition, some 21 year olds can get the full A motorcycle licence for any size bike—but you can ride a full power bike if and only if you have already ridden an A2 bike for two years or more.
If you're going for an A1 or A2 licence you'll need your CBT, theory and 2-module practical tests; those going for the full A test just need to take the 2-mode practical they've already satisfied the CBT and theory requirements getting the A2 licence previously. You can ride any bike you like from age 24 onwards.
Those taking the progressive route from an A2 to A licence just need to take the 2-module practical on a full-size motorcycle.
Mopeds aside, there are 3 types of motorcycle licence: A1 for motorbikes up to cc, A2 for machines up to 35kW and the class A for full-size motorcycles. Once you have passed the A1 motorcycle test theory plus module 1 and 2 practical tests , you may then ride your cc without L plates and you may drive on the motorway. You can also ride with a passenger pillion and will not need to retake the CBT again even if you progress onto higher categories.
This is what is commonly known as the Class A1 Licence. In reality, if you are over 19 you may want to skip the A1 test and go straight to the A2 licence at this point. If the answer is yes, then why not take the A2 test? It will be cheaper for you in the long run. Provided you are over 19, you can take a test which will allow you to ride an A2 motorcycle. The class A2 motorbikes are bikes which are up to 35KW in power. The rule of thumb is that whatever size bike you want to ride, you have to take or retake your 2-part module 1 and 2 tests, along with your theory, on a motorcycle of the appropriate size.
When you get to the full power, 'category A' bikes, those motorbikes which go over 35KW, the route is the same. If you happen to be years of age, you'll need two years' experience with an A2 before you're allowed to take your category A. The power breaks are:. To get a full UK motorbike licence, you will need to take a theory test and two practical tests, known as the module 1 off-road motorcycle test and the module 2 on-road motorcycle test.
However, if you are progressing through the licence categories then you only need to take the practical tests each time you move up a category i. The theory test is very similar to a car theory test. It is based around multiple choice questions and a computer generated environment. In the simulated ride you will click to identify hazards and issues in the road ahead. You can book your motorcycle theory test here.
Before taking your theory test, you'll want some practice. You can run simulations of a theory test online. Without passing the theory test you cannot progress. The module 1 test is all about bike control in off-road or slow driving situations. In order to pass you will have to do U-turns, slaloms, a figure of eight and emergency stops. If you pass, you can progress to the module 2 test. Module 1 is really about getting you comfortable with manoeuvring a motorcycle and stopping safely in emergency situations.
The hardest part of riding a motorcycle of any size is low speed manoeuvres. The module 2 test covers independent road riding at full speed, bike safety and hill starts. This part of the test includes the important road awareness, anticipation and life saver checks. At the age of 24 and above you can take a full motorcycle licence, which enables you to ride whatever you want.
Alternatively, if you have already held an A2 Licence for two years, you can then take another practical test which will give you the full A Licence Category. That means you'll need to be at least 21 to have held the previous licence for two years. They must also now have a minimum wet weight of kg and a capacity of at least cc. Check out our top tens for some inspiration or all of the full licence models in our choosing tool.
For many people, the first stage will be to apply for your provisional motorcycle driving licence. You'll need to be at least 15 years and 9 months to apply, and meet the minimum requirements for your eyesight, which will be tested at the start of any practical exam.
You'll also need to be a resident of Great Britain, and not already have any reason to prevent you from driving i. If you already have a full car licence, then you don't need to apply for the provisional licence. It's not the full motorcycle test, but a look at your riding to make sure you're safe to be around other road users, and issue you with a DL certificate to prove it. It includes an eyesight check, followed by practical on-site training and riding, and then practical on-road training and riding.
The CBT course usually takes one day, although it's fine to take a little longer to ensure you're safe when riding on the road. If you haven't passed your full motorcycle licence in 24 months, you'll need to repeat your CBT.
The only exemption is if you have a full car licence issued before February 1st, That allows you to ride a 50cc moped on the road without L plates, and with a pillion, without taking your CBT first. The motorcycle theory test is required before moving onto the practical licence test.
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