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I have provisional driving license - want to get a scooter

  • 14-01-2014 12:52pm
    #1
    metime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭


    Quick question if yous don't mind? Thought someone might know the answer!

    I have a provisional driving license that is due a renewal. I have not yet gotten driving lessons. I would now like to drive a scooter rather than a car.

    I would like to know - do I need to do an additional theory test for this?
    Are there special scooter driving lessons or how does this work with the provisional? (i.e - you would need to drive with someone on a provisional if in a car)

    I am also wondering how does this effect my renewal - if there is a seperate theory test for the scooter, should I do this theory test before Renewing my license so that I don't have to get two seperate updated licenses? Does that matter?


    Any information appreciated at all, thanks!!


Comments

  • #2
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Maybe try the motorbikes forum - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=577
    Perhaps a kind mod can move this for you.


  • #3
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    There is a bike theory test, it's almost the same as the car one, but with about 5/6 bike specific questions (road positioning, hazard avoidance, etc)

    If you've a provisional already and renew, you'll need this cert and you'll get the category added.

    If you've a provisional in date, then you would hand in your existing provisional and get a new one back with both the M/A1/A2/A (or whatever) and B category added.


  • #4
    metime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭metime


    Brilliant, Ye have set me on the right path. Thanks :)
    So, I will apply for driving theory test motorbike category, then bring the pass cert along when I go to renew, saving me two trips and two licenses !


  • #5
    Pedro K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Pedro K


    You'll have to do IBT before being allowed ride on public roads too.


  • #6
    ironclaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    metime wrote: »
    Brilliant, Ye have set me on the right path. Thanks :)
    So, I will apply for driving theory test motorbike category, then bring the pass cert along when I go to renew, saving me two trips and two licenses !

    Just to warn you, about a year ago I did some thinking about getting in biking. More out of boredom and 'why not'. Then I saw the new regulations and the IBT, along with the feedback. Gave up pretty quick. Whilst I fully agree with driver education unless you are seriously considering motorbikes as a form of transport, the cost of the IBT alone makes it pointless in my opinion as the associated costs are just too high.

    I might consider it again in a few years when I have a little more disposable income but when I did the math, I couldn't afford it.


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