Bike Licence Question

rusty_racer94

So, I'll be turning 18 this February and I was wondering if I could skip the A1 licence and go straight onto category A?

EvilMonkey

Yes

rusty_racer94

That's really comforting, thanks for the quick reply!

goldie fish

No.

7ofBrian

maybe

spankmaster2000

It also depends on the bike you're riding I think?

RosieJoe

Just go straight for the A Licence. When you go to do the test itself make sure you are on a bike bigger than 125.

If you do your test on a 125 an pass you'll get an A1 full licence. If you do it on a 250, for example, and pass you'll get a full A licence

Thinkingaboutit

Getting the training and test through a training school is a way to do it. You get training and their insurance covers the training and test. Insurance until 25 might/will be prohibitive.

Roadskill

Rusty you can go directly to the A permit once you are 18 but you will still have to complete the Initial Basic Training before being allowed on the road by yourself. As mentioned before you will be crucified on insurance at that age depending on the type of bike you want.
Start small maybe a cbf250 or similar get the road craft on that then move up from there.

Jackasaurus rex

Yep once you are 18 you can get the A. That said, you will be legally able to ride bikes up to 33bhp and those restricted to 33bhp. Legally you can, but you may find it hard to get insured on anything bigger than a 125. If you are looking at a bike, ring the insurance companies to check they will cover you before you make a purchase

rusty_racer94

Jackasaurus rex wrote: »

Yep once you are 18 you can get the A. That said, you will be legally able to ride bikes up to 33bhp and those restricted to 33bhp. Legally you can, but you may find it hard to get insured on anything bigger than a 125. If you are looking at a bike, ring the insurance companies to check they will cover you before you make a purchase

Can anyone please tell me why it is the case?

chrismon

Just the law untill 2 years after you pass your full A test

rusty_racer94

Not too bad so.
Thanks!