Requirements For Category A1 Motorcycle Driving Licence
The category A1 driving licence permits you to drive motorcycles with a small engine. This includes e-scooters to test and motorcycles with up to 11kW of power. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your journey into the world of motorcycles.
You will need to complete CBT and theory tests in addition to pass a practical test. Once you pass your test, you can ride a 125cc bike without L plates or carry the passenger.
Minimum age
A1 is a very important stage in learning to ride the motorcycle. It gives more instruction and more riding privileges and a longer time of validity than CBT. This is a great way to lower your insurance expenses. The process of obtaining an A1 license is long and requires a variety of requirements.
The minimum age for category A1 is 16. The license permits you to ride small motorcycles with the capacity of cylinders up to 125cc and a power of 11 kW. After passing the CBT, theory and practical tests you can be a licensed holder in this class. It is recommended to take a course that includes practical training to improve your road sense and confidence. This will also make it easier for you to pass the A1 test.
After obtaining the A1 licence you can move on to an A2 licence. The A2 licence will permit you to ride larger bikes with more engine power and a better power-to-weight ratio. It also allows you to carry passengers. This is an excellent option for those looking to work as a motor courier.
There are exceptions to age restrictions. Physically disabled drivers, for example, may be entitled to drive motor tricycles of category A1 even if they have not yet reached the age of 21. Physically disabled drivers who passed their test prior to 19 January 2013 are still restricted to vehicles with engine power of 25kW. This restriction will be in effect for a period of two years.
The minimum age for driving a vehicle that is classified B or B+E is 18 years old. This license allows you to drive vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of 3500kg, and you can tow trailers up to 750kg. In addition, you can drive minibuses that have up to eight passenger seats with your category B licence. If you plan to drive a combination of vehicles that have more than eight seats, then you'll require the category E.
Maximum engine capacity
Holders of an A1 licence are permitted to drive two-wheel motor vehicles with an cylinder capacity of not more than 50 cc (for internal combustion engines) or a maximum continuous rated power of not more than 4 kW in the case of electric motors and an amount of power per weight not exceeding 0.1 Kw per kilogram. If they meet the standards, three-wheel motorbikes and quad bikes can also be driven.
You will take Mod 1 and Mod 2 on your A1 bike. Module 1 involves off-road manoeuvres including controlled stops, a slalom or an eight-point figure around cones at the training centre to assess your handling and control skills.
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If you pass the CBT and get an A1 license, you can drive a scooter or motorcycle with a maximum of 11 kW. A variety of electric bikes are available that meet the A1 classification - one example is Zero's DS 14.4 which has an all-time power of 11kW but also comes with a peak power of 23kW. This makes it one of the most powerful bikes that you can ride as an A1 driver..
A1 vehicles are not allowed to carry more than 750 kg without a load.