What can I ride with a full A licence?
An A licence allows riders aged 24 (DAS) and over (21+ for progressive access) to:
- Ride any machine of any cc and unlimited power.
- Ride without L-plates on.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- Ride on motorway.
How do I get a Full A Licence?
The direct access route:
- Be at least 24 years old.
- Have a valid CBT certificate.
- Pass the motorbike Theory test.
- Pass the two-module motorbike practical test.
The progressive route:
- If you have held a full A2 licence for at least two years then you can upgrade to the A licence by passing the two-part practical test, without taking your theory again.
- This test must be carried out on a motorcycle that produces at least 54bhp or 40kw and is over 595cc.
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Use the GuideAbout the Practical Test
What does the test consist of?
The practical test is a two-part test, both of which you have to pass to attain your licence. These parts are known as module one and module two.
Module 1
This section comprises a 20-minute off-road driving module which tests riders on the following skills:
- Wheeling the moped or motorcycle and using the stand.
- Riding a slalom and figure of 8.
- A slow ride.
- A U-turn.
- Cornering and a controlled stop.
- Cornering and an emergency stop (minimum speed of 19mph for mopeds and 32mph for motorcycles).
- Cornering and hazard avoidance (minimum speed of 19mph for mopeds and 32mph for motorcycles).
Module 2
The second part of the practical test, module two, is a 40-minute on-road test that includes road riding, independent riding and motorcycle safety check questions.
- An eyesight check – You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres.
- ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions.
- Road riding – During this section you will ride in a number of road and traffic conditions.
- The examiner will give you directions using a radio while they follow on a motorcycle.
- Independent riding – This section is roughly 10 minutes long and allows the instructor to assess your ability to ride safely while making your own decisions by giving you directions to follow.