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What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules
There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before…
If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…
Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…
Helmet You must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road.…
A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.
When to take motorcycle or moped compulsory basic training (CBT): who needs to take it, how to book the course, and what's involved in the training
Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take…
Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school. The…
Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training (CBT) course if your…
Take your UK driving licence to your training course. What you need to…
The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on…
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the…
You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places: the…
Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your…
When to book your motorcycle, moped or scooter tests, what to take with you, what happens during the tests, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled
How to set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and the direct access scheme (DAS) to learner riders
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible moped or motorcycle rider.
The research, statistics and professional opinions which form the basis of the 'National standard for riding mopeds and motorcycles'.
You can become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the scheme
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
When to book your motorcycle theory test, what to take with you, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark
Find a compulsory basic training (CBT) course to learn to ride a motorcycle or moped
Check and improve your motorcycle riding skills with an enhanced rider scheme trainer
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out motorcycle tests.
Improve your riding skills using the enhanced rider scheme - you could get a motorcycle insurance discount when you complete it
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in category A (motorcycle) riding tests.
Become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assessed compulsory basic training (CBT) motorcycle instructor - how to book your assessment and what it involves
You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle - safety standards, SHARP scheme, visors, goggles and protective clothing
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