Applying for a motorcycle license

krinpit

Hi All,

I already have a full car driver's license (category , but I now need to get a motor cycle license (category A). I have not filled out any forms in relation to the motorcycle license. I do not hold a special provisional license in relation to motorcycles. I got nothin'

I took the regular driver's theory test 4 years ago when I was applying for my initial driver's license. Do I need to take another theory test when applying for my motorcycle license? If so, how do I apply?

As you can see, I'm hugely confused. The Citizen's Information website just confused me further, as I couldn't find my circumstances on the information page: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/motoring-1/driver-licensing/provisional_motorcycle_driving_licences_in_ireland

Many thanks

Dan Sanchez

Sorry but I think you're gona have to sit another theory test... the new bike one.
Go to dtts.ie

seamus

Like a certificate of competency, a theory test cert is only valid for two years after you obtain it. As it's been four years since you last did a theory test, Dan Sanchez is right, you'll have to do the new one for motorcycles.

Laserface

Yep..what the lads said^^^..
but that's all you need to do ...i.e. you don't have to do another eye exam etc..

krinpit

I'm even more confused now. I also sent an email to the department of transport. Here it is with the reply:


Hi John,


You will not need to resit your theory test in order to obtain a provisional licence in Cat A as it is still valid.


Regards, XXXXXX XXXXXX
>>> XXXXX XXXXXX 02/02/2007 12:24:58 >>>


>>> "Department of Transport" <info@transport.ie> 30/01/2007 16:35:54 >>>

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Original Message

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From: John Fallon
Sent: 30 January 2007 15:54
To: Department of Transport
Subject: Applying for a motorcycle license


Good afternoon,

I already have a "B" driver's license, but I now need to get an "A" license. I have not filled out any forms in relation to the motorcycle license. I do not hold a special provisional license in relation to motorcycles.

I took the regular driver's theory test 4 years ago when I was applying for my initial driver's license.

Do I need to take another theory test when applying for my motorcycle license? If so, how do I apply?

Many thanks,
John Fallon.

fre

Any update on this? - I'm in the same situation except I've never sat a theory test - I got my full provisional B licence before it was introduced and now I'd like to get a bike licence.

Steffano2002

fre wrote:

Any update on this? - I'm in the same situation except I've never sat a theory test - I got my full provisional B licence before it was introduced and now I'd like to get a bike licence.

Here's what you need to do:

- Apply for Theory Test (you can do this online)
- Once you have obtained the above, apply for Provisional A License
- Apply for Full A License (I applied for this when I applied for the theory test to save time!)
- Pass the test and hey, presto, you got your full license!

seamus

fre wrote:

Any update on this? - I'm in the same situation except I've never sat a theory test - I got my full provisional B licence before it was introduced and now I'd like to get a bike licence.

Steffano's correct. If you haven't previously done a theory test, and you wish to apply for a provisional licence in A, M or W, you'll need to do one. I had a full car licence when I applied for my provisional bike licence. Walked the theory test, but still had to do it.

krinpit

So to clarify, once you have your "A" theory test certificate, you can apply for a full "A" driver's license without ever having to obtain the provisional equivalent? Also, you never have to perform a practical "A" test?

Steffano2002

krinpit wrote:

So to clarify, once you have your "A" theory test certificate, you can apply for a full "A" driver's license without ever having to obtain the provisional equivalent? Also, you never have to perform a practical "A" test?

All of the above is incorrect I'm afraid Krinpit...

In order to obtain a full A License, you need to do a practical test.
In order to be able to ride a motorcycle to pass your practical test, you need to have a provisional A License.
In order to obtain a provisional A License, you need to pass the Theroy Test.

Does this make sense?

krinpit

Yup, thanks Steffano2002. You're right, it does sound very straightforward. I just don't know why Citizen's Information are so ambiguous about it :rolleyes:

talkingclock

and with a first provisional A (in addition to a first provisional B gained in Dec 2006) i can ride a motorcycle without any other tests?!

I know, sometimes you can make simple things very complicated

krinpit

I believe so, yes.

seamus

talkingclock wrote:

and with a first provisional A (in addition to a first provisional B gained in Dec 2006) i can ride a motorcycle without any other tests?!

Yes, but you are restricted in what types of bikes you can ride (bikes over a certain power output are prohibited).

Steffano2002

seamus wrote:

Yes, but you are restricted in what types of bikes you can ride (bikes over a certain power output are prohibited).

This is indeed correct.

IrishEmperor

sorry to rehash such an old thread, but I didn't think this warranted a new one:

just passed my test for a B license today, I have a test for category A bought & paid for (had originally been for - but I deferred it for several months - as I'll be away & would need the theory test, prov license for cat A, lessons etc when I get back

Am I covered to drive mopeds (cat A1) under my full B license?
If not, did this not used to be the case?

IrishEmperor

nevermind!

"Holders of car, truck or bus licenses granted before 21 October 2006 have an automatic entitlement to a full moped license without taking a test."

so, that would mean a no... :P