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A1 license

  • 21-01-2009 4:13pm
    #1
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    ok, have a question here..

    Can you get an A1 license by just doing a theory test and not having to do a practical test? :confused:

    I've been told I can by someone who should know but it doesnt sound right. I have a full B license and use it for a 50cc moped at the moment, but moving up to a 125cc with nothing more than a theory test completed doesnt sound right.

    Tox


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  • #2
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,012 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    ToxicPaddy wrote: »
    ok, have a question here..

    Can you get an A1 license by just doing a theory test and not having to do a practical test? :confused:

    I've been told I can by someone who should know but it doesnt sound right. I have a full B license and use it for a 50cc moped at the moment, but moving up to a 125cc with nothing more than a theory test completed doesnt sound right.

    Tox

    Yeah, theory test and your good to go. I hopped on a restricted 650cc from a theory test I did 5 years ago.


    Although I don't think the Full B license covers people to drive bikes or mopeds any more.


  • #3
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    ToxicPaddy wrote: »
    ok, have a question here..

    Can you get an A1 license by just doing a theory test and not having to do a practical test? :confused:

    I've been told I can by someone who should know but it doesnt sound right. I have a full B license and use it for a 50cc moped at the moment, but moving up to a 125cc with nothing more than a theory test completed doesnt sound right.

    Tox

    No, you will get an A1 learner permit, when you pass a driving test you get an A1 Licence.

    If your over 18 get an A the tests are all the same (you have to do the A test on a bike bigger than 125 but they can be rented.), with the A1 you would be limited to 125cc which is fine but a pain if you ever want something bigger(you basically have to start over).


  • #4
    ToxicPaddy
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    I knew that about the A license alright, but was not sure about the A1..

    Guess I may aswell make a leap and jump to the A straight away, is there a long waiting list to do the test for the A license?

    Tox


  • #5
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Fabio


    A few months I think...varies by area so check the waiting times on the RSA website although I think it only really applies to car tests.


  • #6
    Brabazone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭Brabazone


    ToxicPaddy wrote: »
    I knew that about the A license alright, but was not sure about the A1..

    Guess I may aswell make a leap and jump to the A straight away, is there a long waiting list to do the test for the A license?

    Tox

    Prob a little late to post this but if you are interested you will still have to wait 6 months after you get your A learner permit to do you test. I think this came into effect when they change the law for motorcycle licences a few years ago. Don't know if you have to be insured and riding during that period, maybe someone might be able to answer that question?

    PS. by the way it's from the time you get you A learner permit, not from when you pass your theory test, so send all your bits of as soon as you pass the theory test.


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