licence

sleasyrider · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Karma :

Could some one please clarify for me, when you pass your motorbike full licence, are you issued with a separate licence for your bike ?
If not, then how does it appear on your licence to show that you can ride any size bike ?
Totally confused as to the wording regarding licences, are A1, A2, age related ?
And does A mean a full bike licence ?
Cheers

sleasyrider · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Karma :

Just found on website........................Under A class, with a tri cycle restriction. I'm guessing that means when you pass full test , they remove that tri (03) bit ?

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Your licence is your licence, you only get one. As you pass tests in different classes, your entitlements will change.

A is indeed a full motorcycle licence - but don't think because you have A on your licence it's automatically giving you a full motorcycle licence, because it'll likely have a code by the side of it to restrict it to trikes

As for A1, A2 - partly age related, partly down to the machine you take your test on. There's LOADS of threads in this very section explaining the minutia of the detail (and there's lots of detail, so be careful) because it's an extremely complicated EURO specially retarded piece of legislation that makes absolutely no sense at all. Best read up on it chum.

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Here you go - read Roger's post here:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=309457

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And to make things even more DVLA, the description of my A entitlement is so badly written that it specifically excludes me from riding some types of bike. I plan to write to them (again).

sleasyrider · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Karma :

DVLA licence-checking website wrote:
You can drive a motorcycle of a power exceeding 35kW or with a power to weight ratio exceeding 0.2kW per kg, or A motorcycle of a power not exceeding 35kW with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW per kg and derived from a vehicle of more than double its power. A motor tricycle with a power exceeding 15kW

That's exactly what mine says..................it's no wonder I'm confused.

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sleasyrider · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 11 Dec 2015 Karma :

Okay then...................CBT now done. Theory and hazard next.
Then.................and this is the bit I'm struggling with. I felt fine on the bike doing my cbt, even surprised myself how much I enjoyed it, the trainer was excellent and made me feel at ease.
A couple of times he had to repeat to turn of the indicators lol, but in all honesty I didn't forget, I had loads of trouble flicking the switch as the gloves were too big ( honest ).
I am 100% confident in my ability on the roads, roundabouts, stop signs etc etc....my problem is I need some practice on a bike so I'm better at actual riding.
During the road ride I made a few basic errors, but in fairness I feel that I was concentrating too much on the bike. I know from years of riding a bicycle in traffic that I would never do a u turn or turn into a corner without checking over my shoulder.
So should I just get myself a little 125 and master the controls.......and then sell it later on, or go straight for the DAS ?
The 125 did feel like a tiddler if I'm being honest, but maybe I'm over confident, and that's unusual for me.
Unfortunately the guy I did the CBT with, only does it in my area on the weekend, so any recommendations in the Manchester area greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

Alan1986 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Karma :

Well done with the CBT,
( I know it's not a test)

Got mine Saturday and will likely be in the same predicament as yourself

M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

Tiddlers used to be a right of passage, now they're seen as an embarrassment or an admission of failure. I needed my time on a 125, I'm sure others on hear will admit to the same (maybe under duress). I think being lighter they're more forgiving of mistakes, I remember nearly dropping my 125 on my first 'real' emergency stop, had that of been a big bike I would have gone over.

The only issue with 125's they can get quite expensive. The way to do it is get a good used Jap' bike, at the right price, then sell it on for no or minimal loss. Also research who you insure with, if you end up cancelling your policy a few months in, it can be costly.

Let's be clear about this, you will get bored of a 125, might be 3 months (it was for me), might be 6 months so take this into consideration when you decide what to buy. A brand new R125 wouldn't be the way to go for example Smile

arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

You've had what, 3 solid hours on a bike and you're feeling the way you're feeling. The point of the DAS training is to get you ready for tests with more seat time. You'll have the controls sorted in the next half day session and then it's onwards and upwards.

Get it done. You can always go back to a 125 if you pass and start to feel like a fanny, or it just floats your goat

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markshaw21 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Jan 2016 Karma :

How long does it take to get from CBT to licence?

I did CBT back in 1999 but never got round to riding so I'm starting from scratch Shocked

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