Do i need to do a theory test?

haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

Hi there!

Im currently only on a CBT which expires soon. Due to lack of funds, i cant go for the A2 test just yet, so my dad has offered to pay the £50 or whatever it is for the A1 test.

Do i need to complete a theory exam for the A1 test though? My dad doesnt think i do (Despite having a full bike licence himself Rolling Eyes

) but i think i do need to do a theory. Can anyone help?

As i have a full drving licence, my dad said the theory i took for that can be used for the A1 test, but it cant, can it?

Cheers
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Icey · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

You can't use your theory test from your driving license for you bike test Confused

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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

I've had a full driving licence for some time, but I still had to re-do my theory test before my DAS last year
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haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the responses, but they havent answered my question exactly Wink

Heres my simple yes or no question: Do i need to take a motorcycle theory exam to do the A1 test?

Yes or no Razz

Im thinking yes, but not 100% sure

(I know i could just ring up the test center, but its closed atm)
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Makaveli_Rydah · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

Yes mate you do !
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MRX Steve · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Karma :

Is there any advantage to taking the A1 test over the A2 test? Is the A1 test easier or some thing?
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

DO NOT DO THE A1 TEST.

There is Zero point.

You pass you can ride a 125 up to 15bhp. (without Ls and on motorways and with pillion)

The license will never get upgraded to full power or 33bhp.

You are waisting your money.

Only book A2 or DAS.

No one should do A1.
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syl · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Karma :

Yes. Your car theory test doesn't count.

And don't do the A1 test, do the standard A (A2) which is exactly the same price.

Unless you happen to own a wierd bike between 75cc and 120cc (or a 125cc that can't manage 60mph) and the reason for doing it is to avoid hiring a bike.

keyser soze · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

neil you'll need to do the theory for the bike

car theory for cars
bike theory for bikes

look here

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southlondoner · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Karma :

Neeeeil don't do it Shocked

As others have said, the 33bhp one costs the same, and you can rent a CG125 for the day for £45
{https://www.abouttownbikehire.co.uk/bike_honda_cg125.htm)

If you cant afford it, wait till your next payday - theres really little point in doing the A1 test Laughing

And yes, you do need to do a bike theory Wink

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haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

Ok here was my reasons... Wink

1) A2 would cost me £400+ as i would need lessons, theory cost, rental of bike, and test cost

2) A1 would of been MUCH cheaper as i wouldnt need lessons, just a single test, no rental of bike, but yes i would need to pay for a theory... I wasnt going to do A1 and leave it as that, it was only just really to extend my cbt, as i didnt wanna pay another £90 for another 2 years...

But now i might just pay for another CBT...

What gets me is if i do my CBT on an auto, i can ride either auto's or manuals (up to 125cc) after i finish, but if i did the A1 on an auto, thats all i can ride...
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haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

When i said A1 will be cheaper, i meant cheaper for me personally as i wouldn't really need to pay for lessons as ive been riding for 2 years. Wouldnt need to rent a bike either etc...

But yea i might just do the CBT again...

Do you think if i did the CBT again, they would have me going around cones for half a day again? Or would they take me straight out on the road? I cant be arsed with all the going around cones crap again, just want to get it over and done with asap...
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Dot_Comm · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

They have you going round cones again. Suck it in and do it, it's only one day.

I'd definitely reccommend lessons before you take any sort of test. You may be able to ride, but do you know how to pass the test? An instructor will give you tips on what the examiner's looking for, where he wants you positioned, where he'll take you. You'll be able to go and practice your U-turn where you'll do it on the test etc etc.

Rob: The way you worded it sounded like you referred to taking your A2 on a 46bhp bike, since the question you quoted was discussing the differences between A1 and A2.
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haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

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haGGard · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Karma :

I know, but i dont have a 125 manual and dont have money to hire one either Wink

But anyway, thats not the point anymore, as im just gonna retake my cbt Thumbs Up

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keyser soze · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Borrow Mo's bike, he wont mind Twisted Evil