GETTING YOU ON THE ROAD
WHETHER YOU NEED TO COMPLETE A CBT OR YOU're READY TO TRAIN FOR YOUR FULL BIKE LICENCE, HERE AT ON THE ROAD WE HAVE ALL YOUR TRAINING NEEDS COVERED
Depending what you want to ride, there are a few options on what test you'll need to take to ride your dream bike. From joining the Vespa club on a classic 300cc icon with your A2 license, right up to growing a big beard, donning your goggles, and riding a 1868cc monster from the legendary Harley Davidson - there's an option for you.
TRAINING OPTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLE RIDING
UNSURE IF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IS FOR YOU?
FROM 16 YEARS OLD
2 HOUR INTRODUCTION COURSE
CBT
WANT TO GET ON THE ROAD?
FROM 16 YEARS OLD
MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO RIDE ON ROADS
TRAINING OPTIONS
A1 LICENCE
125CC MOTORCYCLE
UP TO 11KW NO MORE THAN 0.1KW POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO
FROM 17 YEARS OLD
A2 LICENCE
Standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg), bike must not be derived from vehicle more than twice its power
FROM 19 YEARS OLD
A LICENCE
(DAS)
FULL UNRESTRICTED MOTORCYCLE LICENCE
FROM 21 YEARS OLD (PROGRESSIVE ACCESS)
FROM 24 YEARS OLD (dIRECT ACCESS)
TEST INFORMATION
THEORY TEST
IN ORDER TO TAKE ANY OF THE MOTORCYCLE TESTS (EXCLUDING THE CBT COURSE) YOU MUST COMPLETE A THEORY TEST
PRACTICAL TEST
MODULE ONE
THE FIRST MODULE YOU MUST PASS TO ACHEIVE ANY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LICENCES
THIS IS THE 20 MINUTE (APPROX) OFF ROAD MODULE
PRACTICAL TEST
MODULE TWO
THE SECOND MODULE OF THE MOTORCYCLE TEST
IS THE 40 MINUTE (APPROX) ON ROAD MODULE
OUR INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLE RIDING COURSE IS PERFECT IF YOU HAVE NEVER RIDDEN BEFORE, WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT OUT OR FEEL YOU MAY NEED A LITTLE MORE TRAINING TO ENABLE YOU TO COMPLETE THE CBT COURSE.
THIS 2 HOUR COURSE WILL COVER THE BASICS OF RIDING, BRAKING, MOVING OFF, THE BASICS OF GEARS, FUNCTIONS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND ENABLE YOU TO GET A FEEL FOR WHAT IT IS LIKE TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE.
THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS COURSE IS 16 YEARS.
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE), HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
THIS COURSE IS NOT A CBT.
CBT
COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING
£190
A CBT IS A COURSE YOU USUALLY MUST TAKE BEFORE YOU CAN RIDE A MOTORCYLE OR MOPED ON PUBLIC ROADS.
IF YOU ARE 16 OR OVER A CBT WILL ENABLE YOU TO RIDE A MOPED
IF YOU ARE 17 OR OVER A CBT WILL ENABLE YOU TO RIDE A 125CC MOTORCYCLE WITH A POWER OUTPUT OF UP TO 11KW
OUR CBT COURSE WILL BE A FULL DAY COURSE COMPRISING OF 5 ELEMENTS COVERING BOTH OFF AND ON ROAD TRAINING
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OF THE HIGHWAY CODE AND ROAD SIGNS
YOU WILL COVER THE RULES ON CLOTHING, GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENaNCE, LEARN BASIC CONTROL AND HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING, MOVING OFF, MANOUVRES, JUNCTIONS AND GENERAL ROAD SAFETY SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE), HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE VALID TAX, MOT AND INSURANCE AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE/MOPED MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT L PLATES
A CBT IS VALID FOR 2 YEARS MEANING YOU MUST EITHER PASS YOUR FULL BIKE TEST WITHIN THOSE 2 YEARS OR COMPLETE ANOTHER CBT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE RIDING
IF YOU ARE FOUND TO BE RIDING WITHOUT A VALID CBT YOU COULD BE FINED UP TO £1000 AND RECEIVE UP TO 6 PENALTY POINTS.
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR CBT CAN BE FOUND ON THE .GOV WEBSITE
AM LICENCE
THE AM LICENCE WILL ALLOW RIDERS AGE 16 AND OVER TO:
- RIDE A MOPED WITH SPEED OF UP TO 30MPH
- RIDE SMALL 3 WHEELERS UP TO 50CC AND BELOW 4KW
- RIDE LIGHT QUADRICYCLES WEIGHING UNDER 350KG
- RIDE WITHOUT L PLATES
- CARRY A PILLION (PASSENGER)
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RIDE ON MOTORWAYS
IN ORDER TO TAKE YOUR AM LICENCE TEST You will need to:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have a valid CBT certificate.
- Pass the motorbike Theory test.
- Pass the two-module motorbike practical test.
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE, HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
The practical test is a two-part test, both of which you have to pass to attain your licence. These parts are known as module one and module two.
A1 LICENCE
Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc AND Motor tricycles with a power output not more than 15 kW
What can I ride with a full A1 Licence?
An A1 licence allows riders aged 17 and over to:
- Ride a light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1kW per kg) and 125 cc (rough top speed of 60mph).
- Ride without L-plates on.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- Ride on motorway.
How do I get a full A1 Licence?
You will need to:
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Have a valid CBT certificate.
- Pass the motorbike Theory test.
- Pass the two-module motorbike practical test
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE, HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
A2 LICENCE
Standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg), bike must not be derived from vehicle more than twice its power
An A2 licence allows riders aged 19 and over to:
- Ride a bike that produces no more than 35 kW or 47bhp (these are normally advertised as A2 bikes in dealer showrooms).
- Ride without L-plates on.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- Ride on motorway.
REMEMBER – that the maximum power to weight ratio is not allowed to be more than 0.2kwh per kg, also any bike that produces more than 70kwh or 94bhp in standard factory issue cannot be restricted down to 35kwh.
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE, HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
A LICENCE
Unrestricted motorcycles in size/power, with or without a sidecar, and motor tricycles with power output over 15 kW
Direct access route - CBT, theory and practical (you must be at least 24)
Progressive access route - held an A2 licence for a minimum of 2 years - practical test (21 or over)
Training and test WILL BE carried out on at least a 595cc/40kW motorcycle. The category A licence is a full bike licence and will allow you to ride any bike with no power restriction.
What can I ride with a full A licence?
An A licence allows riders aged 24 (DAS) and over (21+ for progressive access) to:
- Ride any machine of any cc and unlimited power.
- Ride without L-plates on.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- Ride on motorway.
How do I get a Full A Licence?
The direct access route:
- Be at least 24 years old.
- Have a valid CBT certificate.
- Pass the motorbike Theory test.
- Pass the two-module motorbike practical test.
The progressive route:
- If you have held a full A2 licence for at least two years then you can upgrade to the A licence by passing the two-part practical test, without taking your theory again.
- This test must be carried out on a motorcycle that produces at least 54bhp or 40kw and is over 595cc.
YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, JEANS OR THICK WORK TROUSERS (NO TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS OR THIN TROUSERS), SEVERAL LAYERS AND A THICK JACKET, STURDY FOOTWEAR SUCH AS BOOTS THAT COVER THE ANKLE, HELMET.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CAN BE OFFERED BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY.
HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE IF USING ONE OF OUR HELMETS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A BALACLAVA, THESE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ON THE DAY.
Bikes you can ride with this license include things like:
BMW 1250GS
Ducati Panigale
Harley Davidson "Fat Bob"
IN ORDER TO TAKE YOUR MOTORCYCLE TESTS YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE PASSED YOUR THEORY TEST
THIS TEST HAS TWO SECTIONS THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND THE HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST. THEY ARE BOTH TAKEN TOGETHER WITH THE HAZARD PERCEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.
HOW DO I PREPARE?
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THE THEORY TEST, YOU CAN PURCHASE THE BOOKS, USE A VARIETY OF FREE OR PAID APPS AND USE THE AIDS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE .GOV WEBSITE
DO I NEED A THEORY TEST?
IF YOU ARE BOOKING A PRACTICAL TEST TO UPGRADE from category A1 (small motorcycle) to category A2 (medium motorcycle) if you’ve had the licence for at least 2 years You do not need to take a theory test
PLEASE BE AWARE WE ONLY SUGGEST BOOKING ANY THEORY OR PRACTICAL TEST THROUGH THE GENUINE .GOV WEBSITE
A LINK TO BOOK YOUR THEORY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE IS ON OUR PAGE
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THROUGH ANY OTHER WEBSITE AS THESE ARE NOT ALWAYS GENUINE AND CAN COST CONSIDERABLY MORE, OFTEN RESULTING IN LOSS OF MONEY AND NO TEST BEING BOOKED.
PRACTICAL TEST
MODULE ONE
APPROX 20 MINUTES
Module 1
This section comprises a 20-minute off-road driving module which tests riders on the following skills:
- Wheeling the moped or motorcycle and using the stand.
- Riding a slalom and figure of 8.
- A slow ride.
- A U-turn.
- Cornering and a controlled stop.
- Cornering and an emergency stop (minimum speed of 19mph for mopeds and 32mph for motorcycles).
- Cornering and hazard avoidance (minimum speed of 19mph for mopeds and 32mph for motorcycles).
PLEASE ONLY BOOK YOUR TEST THROUGH YOUR MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COMPANY OR THE .GOV WEBSITE
BOOKING THROUGH OTHER COMPANIES/ WEBSITES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MONEY AND NO TEST BEING BOOKED.
The second part of the practical test, module two, is a 40-minute on-road test that includes road riding, independent riding and motorcycle safety check questions.
- An eyesight check – You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres.
- ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions.
- Road riding – During this section you will ride in a number of road and traffic conditions.
- The examiner will give you directions using a radio while they follow on a motorcycle.
- Independent riding – This section is roughly 10 minutes long and allows the instructor to assess your ability to ride safely while making your own decisions by giving you directions to follow.
PLEASE ONLY BOOK YOUR TEST THROUGH YOUR MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COMPANY OR THE .GOV WEBSITE AS BOOKING THROUGH OTHER COMPANIES/WEBSITES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MONEY AND NO TEST BEING BOOKED.
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