Requirements For Category A1 Motorcycle Driving Licence
The category A1 licence permits the use of motorcycles with small engines. This includes e-scooters to test and motorcycles with up to 11kW of power. It's a great first step into the world of motorcycling.
You must be able to pass the CBT theory, practical and CBT tests. After you pass your test, you'll be allowed to ride a 125cc motorcycle without L plates and carry passengers.
Minimum age
A1 is an essential step in learning how to ride on a motorcycle. It offers increased training, more riding privileges and a longer validity when compared to CBT. This is a great way to lower your insurance costs. The process for getting an A1 license is lengthy and has many requirements.
The minimum age for category A1 motorcycles is 16. The licence permits you to drive small motorbikes with the capacity of cylinders up to 125cc and a power of 11kW. It is possible to become a licence holder for this category after having passed your CBT as well as theory and practical tests. It is recommended that you attend a course with practical training to increase your road sense and confidence. This will also make it easier for you to pass the A1 test.
After obtaining the A1 licence, it is possible to upgrade to an A2 licence. The A2 licence allows you to drive larger bikes with a higher engine power and a greater power-to-weight ratio. The licence also permits you to transport passengers. This is a great option for those who wish to work as a motor courier.
There are a few exceptions to age restrictions for the categories. Drivers with physical disabilities for instance, might be entitled to drive motor tricycles that fall under category A1 even if they are not yet at the age of 21. However, physically disabled drivers who passed their practical test prior to 19 January 2013 are still restricted to a vehicle that has an engine power of 25kW for two years from the date of their test pass.
skutery prawo jazdy for category B and B+E is 18. This license allows you to drive vehicles up to 3500kg in mass, and to tow trailers that weigh up to 750kg. Additionally, you are able to drive minibuses with up to eight passenger seats with your category B licence. If you intend to drive an assortment of vehicles with more than eight passenger seats, then you will require the category E.
Maximum engine capacity
Holders of an A1 license are able to drive two-wheel motor vehicles with a cylinder capacity of no more than 50cc (for internal combustion engines) or a maximum continuous rated power of no more than 4 kW in the case of electric motors, and a ratio of power to weight that is not more than 0.1 1 kW per kilogram. If they meet the requirements three-wheel motorbikes and quad bikes can also be driven.
You will be taking tests Mod 1 and 2 on your A1 motorcycle. Module 1 involves off-road maneuvers like controlled stops, a slalom, and an eight-point figure around cones at the training centre to test your control and handling skills.
Maximum power
If you pass your CBT exam and get an A1 licence, you can ride a scooter or motorcycle with the maximum power of 11 kW. There are a variety of new electric bikes are now available that are compliant with the A1 classification. One of them is Zero's DS 14.4 that has an all-time power of 11kW, but comes with a peak power of 23kW. This makes it a powerful machine that you can ride if are an A1 driver.
A1 vehicles cannot carry more than 750kg when empty.