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CBT?

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?

After taking CBT a theory test will need to be passed then you have a choice of licence options

A full licence will allow you to dispose of L-Plates, carry a passenger, and if over 50cc use motorways and tow a bike legal trailer.

If you take a full licence on an automatic machine you will be restricted to Automatics!

"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. Traditional geared scooter fans should note that the Vespa PX125 and all other geared scooters (apart from Vespa T5 and some LMLs) fall into this catogory

"A2" Standard licence?.

Test machine size 120cc-125cc (must be capable of at least 62mph by manufacturer). 

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. All of our 125cc bikes and automatic scooters are suitable for this licence. For traditional geared scooter fans we have available the Vespa T5 scooters which are OK as well !!!!

"A" Licence Direct Access Scheme (DAS)?

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 motorcycle 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  

 Q, As a full UK car licence holder do I need to take this theory test?  A, YES you do!

 What happens on a theory test?  click here to find out  http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/TheoryTest/DG_4022534

See our links page to take a mock theory test and for suggested study items.