Open consultation

Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

We are consulting on changes to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing to improve road safety and simplify people's access to motorcycling.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants your views on possible changes to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing.

The possible changes will affect driving licence categories for:

  • mopeds (AM)
  • motorcycles (A1, A2, and A)

We want to make these changes to improve road safety and simplify people’s access to motorcycling.

We’re asking for your views on whether we should:

  • restrict learner riders to automatic machines if they complete compulsory basic training (CBT) on one

  • introduce a theory test that has to be taken before (or as part of) the CBT course

  • introduce a progressive access training course for riders to upgrade their licence

  • update the CBT syllabus 

  • change the way motorcycle instructors qualify 

  • change how long CBT certificates are valid for

  • develop a digital service to manage the administration of CBT courses

Documents

Annex C: Proposed CBT syllabus

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Published 7 January 2026

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