how much and how long for Restricted A2 license?

Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

well? how much and how long for Restricted A2 license? bearing in mind all ive got behind me atm is a cbt Confused

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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Forever.

Do a Class A licence, and if you're under 21 you're restricted for 2 years.
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Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

i thought the license where u have to be resticted to 33hp was A2 ?

thats what i want! ^^

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Yes, you're correct.

However, if you get the full "class A" licence, after 2 years you will no longer be restricted. Which I assume is what you want?
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Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

i'll re-word my last post Neutral

i thought the A2 license was where u r restricted to 33bhp for 2 years? then whatever bike u want

lol, but ok Thumbs Up

im now confused

A = restricted for 2 years
A1 = Restricted forever
A2 = What the hell is that! Mad

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

A2 licences do not exist.

From the DVLA:

Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

ah thats beter. thanks

so back to original question: how long and how much would it cost to complete a class A license Thumbs Up

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Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

Depends on how good you are already.

I had been riding my 125 for about six months before I apllied for the DAS. You will need a night to do the theory test (or an afternoon if you dont work during the day) it really takes no time at all and is a piece of piss if you have any road sense!

I had two days training and the thrid day was an hour beforehand and the test itself. So theoretically you could do it all in one week, as long as you are good enough to pass.

The theory is about thrirty quid, and I paid about £100 a day including tuition and bike hire/insurance. All together it worked out at about £350 for the licence!

Good luck

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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Depends.

This is what I did....

Saturday: CBT
Wednesday: 1/2 day training
Thursday: 1/2 day training
Friday: 1/2 day training, then test. Passed with 4 minors. Class A licence obtained. Thumbs Up

Saturday: Buy ZXR400 Mr. Green

Cost me about £400 total, including CBT, test, etc.

However, not everybody is that quick.

My housemate took abuot 3 months doing it, and spent about £650 in total. But he had more lessons than me.
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

£290 quid including CBT

I did my CBT 2 years ago, rode around on an NRG (dad's ride) for a year, then upgraded to a XR125, which got me used to gears. Overall mileage on both bikes was around 10,000 miles in all weather and varying roads.

That consequently gave me the option to do a 2 day course which saw me pass with 2 minors.

It depends on how you assess your confidence and ability as a rider. If you think you know about how to ride safely and smoothy and display that to your instructor, then a 2 day course will suffice. The first day is usually getting used to how you should ride and they will rigorously practise drills with you. 2nd day is refining your riding style based on what you learnt on the first day, followed by an afternoon test.

HTH

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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

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bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

A2 refers to a full category A pass on a 125cc machine-its purely for paperwork so that the DVLA knows that you need to have the restriction printed on you licence.
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

How much, well it depends if your any good or not.

I only had 2 lessons and passed.

Seriously, its up to you.

Don't be worried avout 33bph performance, my ER5 is quick as owt till 90. After that I dont care.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

0ni · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

Lol haven't received it in the post yet, only sent it off a few days ago.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

You'll probably find that when it arrives you have a Category A licence, with an ammendment in the codes section restricting you to =<25KW.

I believe they just use "A2" to distinguish between a Full Cat A licence, and one that is to be restricted for 2 years (no DAS). However, as far as actually licences go, A2 doesn't exist.

We'll wait to see what comes in the post then! Smile

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KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

had my cbt and ridden bikes for a while, just passed my test though and took me 21days from first applying for theory to passing my test with one lesson.. £110 roughly.

BigBoss · Nova Slayer Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Karma :

The "A2" test keeps you restricted for 2 years to 33bph right? after that you can ride anything you like? I'm abit confused.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Kirmit · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Karma :

A - Direct Access
Full UK bike licence
The most popular option for those aged twenty-one and over. It allows you to ride any size bike straight away. Taken on a manual motorcycle, it allows you to ride either manual bikes or automatics. Please note that you can only ride a large bike on the road before you pass your test when you are accompanied by an authorised Direct Access Instructor.
Restrictions on what you can ride: None
Minimum age: 21
Minimum test vehicle: Any motorcycle with a power output of more than 46.6 bhp. We use 500cc bikes, which are more than ample.
Allows you to: Carry passengers, discard your L-plates and to ride on motorways.

A2 - Restricted UK bike licence
Designed for those not wanting to ride anything too powerful for two years and the only licence option available to those aged 17-20. This licence can be gained using either a manual or automatic motorcycle. If you take your test on an automatic, you may only ride an automatic, which means that will only be able ride a manual bike as a learner. If you take your test on a manual bike, you can ride either manual or automatic.
Restrictions on what you can ride: Maximum of 33 bhp/25 kW with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg (roughly the power output of a standard 250cc motorcycle) and then after two years the licence automatically matures into a full licence. If the bike you want does exceed 33 bhp/25 kW, you will need to get the engine restricted down to 33 bhp/25 kW. If you reach the age of 21 before your licence matures, you can lift the restriction by taking your test again on a larger machine (Accelerated Access)
Minimum age: 17
Minimum test vehicle: Any motorcycle over 120cc and less than 125cc and capable of at least 62.5 mph (100 km/h)There must be certification to back this up. If you book to use one of our 125cc bikes, they all meet the minimum vehicle requirements to gain this A2 licence.
Allows you to: Carry passengers, discard your L-plates and to ride on motorways.

A1 - Restricted UK bike licence

Designed for those definitely not wanting to ride anything more powerful than a 125cc motorcycle. This licence can be gained using an automatic or manual motorcycle. If you take your test on an automatic, you may only ride an automatic, which means that will only be able ride a manual bike as a learner. If you take your test on a manual bike, you can ride either manual or automatic.

Restrictions on what you can ride: Maximum of 125cc with a power output of no greater than 11kW/14.6bhp. If you want to get rid of the restriction you will have to take another test on a more powerful motorcycle.
Minimum age: 17
Minimum test vehicle: Any motorcycle over 75cc and less than 125cc and capable of less than 62.5 mph (100 km/h)
Allows you to: Carry passengers, discard your L-plates and to ride on motorways.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Did you just make all of that up?

Read the DVLA website --> https://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/rdmcycle.htm

As far as I can see, A2 licences are NEVER mentioned.
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Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

oh great

back to the confusion Mad