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Motorcycle driving license.

  • 03-01-2011 8:56pm
    #1
    unseen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I need your help. I am Greek and have A1 license since 1998(also B since 2002).
    Can i convert it to Irish A now? Do i have to pass any exams?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Jackasaurus rex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭Jackasaurus rex


    Fraid not matey. You'll have to get yourself an A provisional and wait your 6 months and do the test before you can get a Full A licence


  • #3
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    For all intents and purposes, because you must apply for a provisional "A" licence, you are considered a "new" motorcyclist.

    You will need to take the theory test for category AM, then you can apply for your learner permit.
    Before you can drive a motorcycle over 125cc on the roads on your own, you will need to complete the Initial Basic Training course for motorcycles.

    Then you have to wait six months before you can apply for a driving test.


  • #4
    unseen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭unseen


    Oh great...:rolleyes:

    At least i can drive up to 125cc now.

    Thanks a lot for the info and links

    Chris


  • #5
    Roadskill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Roadskill


    unseen wrote: »
    Oh great...:rolleyes:

    At least i can drive up to 125cc now.

    Thanks a lot for the info and links

    Chris

    No you must do the IBT for any category I'm afraid. Sorry mate


  • #6
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    Roadskill wrote: »
    No you must do the IBT for any category I'm afraid. Sorry mate

    I would think his Greek (EU) A1 will permit him to drive up 125cc. Beyond that he'll need the IBT, Learner Permit, etc.


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  • #7
    Roadskill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Roadskill


    jayok wrote: »
    I would think his Greek (EU) A1 will permit him to drive up 125cc. Beyond that he'll need the IBT, Learner Permit, etc.

    If it's a Greek provisional (Which he doesn't mention) then he will have to do theory test and IBT unless as you say it is a full A1 then he should be OK. To go up to the A permit he will have to do a conversion module (Modules 2 & 4 of the IBT syllabus) for the larger bikes.


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