LAW

Please select the course of your choice from the list below.

DIRECT ACCESS

You must be aged 21 or over wishing to ride any size bike regardless of power output.

You must have either a full UK licence or provisional UK licence with Motorcycle entitlement (Cat A).
A Theory test is now compulsory for both Provisional licence holders and Full car licence holders before being allowed to take the practical motorcycle test.
You must take and complete CBT before being allowed to ride on the road or take a practical test.
This can be done in conjunction with your part 2 training when booking one of our intensive SUPERCOURSES.
The test must be taken on a bike with a power output of at least 46.6 Bhp ( 35 Kw ).
See Courses for more information on Direct Access.
PASS: Remove L-Plates and ride any machine regardless of size and power.
FAIL: You must wait a minimum of 10 clear working days before re-testing.
Please Note: If the test is taken on an automatic motorcycle you will have a automatic licence ONLY.

RESTRICTED A2 LICENCE 33 Bhp ( 25 Kw )

For riders aged between 17 and 20.

Or for riders over 21 wishing to ride a lower powered bike not exceeding 33 Bhp ( 25 Kw ).
You must first have either a full UK licence or provisional licence with motorcycle entitlement ( Cat A ).
A Theory test is now compulsory for both Provisional licence holders and Full car licence holders before being allowed to take the practical motorcycle test.
You must take and complete CBT before being allowed to ride on the road or take a practical test.
This can be done in conjunction with your part 2 training when booking one of our intensive SUPERCOURSES.
The training and test must be conducted on a big between 120cc-125ccc and capable of at least 100 Kph. ( 63 mph ).
See COURSES for more information on Restricted A2 ( 33 Bhp ).
PASS: Remove L-plates and ride any size bike providing the engine power output does not exceed 33 Bhp ( 25 Kw ) This restriction will last for 2 years. After 2 years the restriction will end and you may now ride any size bike regardless of power output.
FAIL : You must wait a minimum of 10 clear working days before re-testing.
Please Note: If the test is taken on an automatic motorcycle then you will have a automatic licence ONLY.

THEORY TEST

Compulsory for all licence holders who wish to take the practical test.
A Theory test is now mandatory for ALL licence holders, including those who hold a full car licence.
The Theory test will need to have been passed before being allowed to take a practical motorcycle test.
The theory test is a single computer based test taken in two parts and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Section one: 50 multiple choice questions designed to test your knowledge of Highway Code and road rules and motorcycle theory. Pass mark is 43 out of a possible  50. Section two: A hazard perception test with video clips being shown from a driver’s viewpoint, you must spot and respond to any developing hazards, the computer will time that response and mark accordingly. The pass mark is 44 points from a possible 75.
Should you fail a theory test you must wait 3 clear working days before re-testing.
Please ensure you arrange a theory test for motorcycles as a car theory test will not be valid.
REMEMBER: A theory test certificate is only valid for 2 years.

LICENCES

AGE 16 Provisional Moped Licence ( Category P )

A provisional licence with moped entitlement is all that can be applied for ( Category P ). This will allow you to ride a machine with the following features and restrictions:
An engine size of no more than 50cc
A design speed of no more than 30mph.
CBT must be completed
You must display L-plates
You cannot carry passengers or use motorways
A CBT certificate obtained on a moped will be valid for a motorcycle once the rider turns 17 and has the correct licence entitlement.

AGE 17 + Provisional Motorcycle Licence ( Category A )

A provisional motorcycle licence can be applied for which will allow you to ride a machine with the following features and restrictions:
An engine size of no more than 125cc with a maximum power output on 14.6 Bhp. ( 11Kw ).
You must display L-plates
You cannot carry passengers or use motorways
CBT must be completed
New provisional licences with category A for motorcycles are now not subject to a 2 year time limit.
The category A will now expire at the same time as the licence
Do not forget the life of a CBT certificate is only 2 years.

AGE 17 + Full Car Licence

If riding a moped the following features and restrictions apply:

Full car licence holders who passed their car test before February 1st 2001 do not need to take CBT to ride a moped ( 50cc ) on the road and are automatically entitled to ride without L-Plates and carry passengers as full moped licence holders.
It is strongley recommended that anyone without any moped/motorcycle experience takes CBT training even if they are only riding a moped
Full car licence holders who pass their car test on or after February 1st 2001 will need to validate their licence first by taking and completing a CBT course. ( This is Law ).
CBT certificates issued for full car licence holders riding mopeds are valid until the licence expires.
Do not forget the CBT certificate for category A motorcycle use is only valid for 2 years.
You cannot use motorways

If riding a motorcycle the following features and restrictions apply:

An engine size of no more than 125cc with a maximum power output of 14.6 Bhp ( 11kw ).
You must display L-plates
You cannot carry passengers or use motorways
CBT must be completed