Information about licenses help

[GreaseNipple]

Im a complete newb to the scene but just wanted some information about licenses and restriction with regards to what size engines you canhave, anyone know a good site with it on?

[pesty]

if you search on here there should be plenty of threads. try a search for lincence or similar.

How old are you? etc. people on here with a better memory than me will be able to answer you.

it goes something like this.

Theorie test.
CBT
Full test(500cc or over) or restricted test on a smaller bike.

[GreaseNipple]

just had a quick search couldnt find much, im 19 BTW. Once youve taken one testcan you take the others as soon as you want?

[gb145]

I think that this is the information you are looking for its from the DVLA site, more info can be found at www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/rdmcycle.htm

Hope this is of help

GB145

DVLA said:

4. The New Category A and A1 Driving Licence At age 17 or over, you will have two types of full motorcycle licence to aim for - the A1 light motorcycle licence or the standard category A motorcycle licence. To gain a full A1 light motorcycle licence you must successfully complete CBT and pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a vehicle between 75cc and 125cc. A full A1 licence permits you to ride any motorcycle up to 125cc and a power output of up to 11kW (14.6 bhp) without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. To gain a full standard category A licence you must successfully complete CBT and pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a motorcycle of over 120cc but not larger than 125cc and capable of at least 100kph. In practice the normal test vehicle will be a 125cc machine. A full standard category A licence permits you ride any motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (33bhp) and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. You are restricted to a motorcycle up to 25kW for two years (not counting any periods of disqualification). After two years you may ride any size motorcycle.