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A1 since 2006, want to move to A2

  • 24-02-2013 12:32pm
    #1
    Ceriousone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi,

    I am hoping someone can help me with my query. I have searched through the previous posts on this issue but can't see an answer to my specific q.

    I currently have a full A1 licence which I have had since 2006. I am now living in a new address and will require a bigger bike to make my daily commute that bit easier.

    I have not done any IBT training as of yet.

    If I want to get an A2 licence what do I need to do?

    From the schematic posted on the RSA website it looks as if I just need to do a progression module to move on to the A2 licence. Is this correct?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Peanut2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Peanut2011


    Yes, you need to take the A2 lp out and do IBT 1,3&5.


  • #3
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    What age are you OP? If you are over 24 or will be soon, then you could get an A LP and work from there removing restrictions, otherwise you'll need to do two IBT's if you ever wanna be unrestricted.


  • #4
    Roadskill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Roadskill


    Ceriousone wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am hoping someone can help me with my query. I have searched through the previous posts on this issue but can't see an answer to my specific q.

    I currently have a full A1 licence which I have had since 2006. I am now living in a new address and will require a bigger bike to make my daily commute that bit easier.

    I have not done any IBT training as of yet.

    If I want to get an A2 licence what do I need to do?

    From the schematic posted on the RSA website it looks as if I just need to do a progression module to move on to the A2 licence. Is this correct?

    Thanks
    If your under 24 then apply for the A2 learner permit then do ibt modules 1, 3 & 5. As you have had a full A1 for over 2 years your instructor can sign you off for a full A2 licence without the need for another test.
    You will need to do ibt regardless to move up the categories.


  • #5
    Ceriousone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ceriousone


    minidazzler wrote: »
    What age are you OP? If you are over 24 or will be soon, then you could get an A LP and work from there removing restrictions, otherwise you'll need to do two IBT's if you ever wanna be unrestricted.

    Yep, over 24. (and have been for a while! ;))

    If I go straight for an A LP will I have to do a test on an 'A size' bike?


  • #6
    Ceriousone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ceriousone


    Roadskill wrote: »
    If your under 24 then apply for the A2 learner permit then do ibt modules 1, 3 & 5. As you have had a full A1 for over 2 years your instructor can sign you off for a full A2 licence without the need for another test.
    You will need to do ibt regardless to move up the categories.

    Are you sure about this?

    I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do the IBT at all, but clearly I will have to regardless. But if I can get an A2 licence without the need for another test it would be perfect.


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  • #7
    Peanut2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Peanut2011


    Ceriousone wrote: »

    Are you sure about this?

    I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do the IBT at all, but clearly I will have to regardless. But if I can get an A2 licence without the need for another test it would be perfect.
    Roadskill is 100% correct. And yes some form of IBT you will have to do no matter what.


  • #8
    Ceriousone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ceriousone


    Thanks for all the replies. Happy enough to do the IBT if i can get an A2 licence.


  • #9
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    Ceriousone wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies. Happy enough to do the IBT if i can get an A2 licence.

    If you want to move up to an A Licence you'll have to do a second IBT (well, the Mod 5 bit)! I'd say you should just get the A now, do the test whenever you want and be unrestricted from the word go. It's obviously your choice, but it'd be cheaper overall to just get the A LP, just in case you want something bigger than 595 cc in future.


  • #10
    Roadcraft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭Roadcraft


    minidazzler wrote: »
    If you want to move up to an A Licence you'll have to do a second IBT (well, the Mod 5 bit)! I'd say you should just get the A now, do the test whenever you want and be unrestricted from the word go. It's obviously your choice, but it'd be cheaper overall to just get the A LP, just in case you want something bigger than 595 cc in future.

    The A2 category has no max limit on engine cc, just a limit on power output & power to weight ratio.


  • #11
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    Roadcraft wrote: »
    The A2 category has no max limit on engine cc, just a limit on power output & power to weight ratio.

    Ah, my mistake. Thanks :)


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  • #12
    Ceriousone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Ceriousone


    minidazzler wrote: »
    If you want to move up to an A Licence you'll have to do a second IBT (well, the Mod 5 bit)! I'd say you should just get the A now, do the test whenever you want and be unrestricted from the word go. It's obviously your choice, but it'd be cheaper overall to just get the A LP, just in case you want something bigger than 595 cc in future.

    I get what you are saying, but up until now a 125 has done me just fine. I'll only be moving up to a 250 i reckon, so I can't see myself ever needing to move up to an A licence.

    If there are any IBT Trainers on here that are based in Dublin maybe you could send me a PM or post your details here as I'll be looking to book this up. Cheers.


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