Getting started, the law says:- You must hold a CBT training certificate before you can be a learner on a moped, scooter or motorcycle. The only exception to this rule is if you passed your UK car test before 01/02/2001 you are automatically entitled to ride a 50cc moped without L-Plates and without taking CBT (although we strongly recommend that you do). At age 16 a CBT certificate will allow you to ride up to a 50cc moped, and from 17 years up to a 125cc machine. And will allow over 21s to partake in Direct Access Tuition on large machines, for most persons completion of a CBT course can be achieved in one day. CBT valid for 2 years no passengers or motorways allowed. Full licence? A full licence will allow you to dispose of L-Plates, carry a passenger, and if over 50cc use motorways. "A1" Light licence? Test machine size 75cc-125cc. If you take a practical test on such a machine this will result in a full licence to ride a machine of 125cc maximum. "A2" Standard licence?. Test machine size 120cc-125cc (must be capable of at least 62mph). Taking a practical test on such a machine will result in a full licence, for the first two years a rider would be restricted to machines of max 33bhp. After two years, the licence would be upgraded to an "A" unrestricted licence without a further test. "A" Licence (direct access scheme) Test machine size min 47bhp (approx. 500cc+) Taking the DAS test route will result in an immediate full unrestricted licence. The law now allows learners to have tuition on a large machine, providing they are over 21 years of age, accompanied (followed) and radio linked with a specially qualified DAS instructor at all times. Theory test A separate motorcycle theory test must be passed prior to the practical tests (not necessary if just doing CBT). To book a theory test local to you call the DSA on 0300 2001122 or book on line www.dsa.gov.uk Please ask us for advice on what to study See our links page to take a mock theory test. Automatics Taking a test on a machine without a manual clutch, will result in a full licence for automatics only.