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A. Direct & Staged Access Options

Riders over the age of 24, or those who have 2 years A2 experience and are 21 or older, have enhanced options open to them and may train for a full Category A licence that is unrestricted.

DIRECT ACCESS A (Aged 24 or over)

The practical test must be taken on a motorcycle greater than 595cc, with a power output of no less than 40kW (53.6bhp). On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any Motorcycle without L-Plates.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines.

A2. Direct & Staged Access Options

Riders over the age of 21, or those who have 2 years A1 experience and are 19 or older, have enhanced options open to them and may train for a Category A2 licence that is restricted.

DIRECT ACCESS A2 (Aged 21 or over)

The practical test must be taken on a motorcycle of between 25 and 35 kW (33bhp and 46.6 bhp). No upper engine size limit, but the power to weight ratio must not exceed 0.2kW/kg and it must not be derived from a motorcycle of more than double its power. On passing the test the licence allows the rider to ride any Motorcycle less than 46.6 bhp without L-Plates.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines.

IMPORTANT NOTES

You may train and test on a machine that exceeds 33.6bhp provided that:

  • You are accompanied at ALL times by a Department of Transport Approved Direct Access Instructor or Examiner.
  • You are in radio contact with your escort.
  • You observe the standard learner regulations, L-Plates, no pillions & no motorways.

Every candidate attending for a motorcycle test must comply with the following requirements:

1. Produce a valid UK Licence, correctly signed and indicating a current provisional entitlement for the category of vehicle to be tested on. The only acceptable alternative to the Licence, in cases where it may be at DVLA or the Courts is Form D441 (Temporary Certificate of Entitlement) obtainable from the DVLA.

2. Produce a pass certificate for a motorcycle Theory Test.

3. Produce a current CBT Certificate (DL196) - unless they are already the holder of a full Category P licence within a Category A subgroup.

4. Candidates will be asked to sign a disclaimer indicating that they have current insurance cover, and that the vehicle has an MOT if necessary.

5. The vehicle must be in roadworthy condition and display a current Road Fund Licence.

6. All candidates will also be required to produce photographic proof of identity at both the Theory and Practical Tests if they do not have a photographic style driving licence. This must be in the form of a Passport, Workplace Identity Card, or photograph signed and certified on the rear by a responsible person (MP, JP, doctor, lawyer, police officer or an approved motorcycle instructor) as being a true likeness.