trainer, who is on another motorcycle and in radio contact with you 

● fluorescent or reflective safety clothing is worn during supervision 

● red L plates (D plates in Wales) are fitted and provisional licence restrictions followed. 

To obtain your full motorcycle licence you MUST  pass a motorcycle theory test and then a practical test. 

Law MV(DL)R regs 16 & 68 

A1 motorcycle licence:  At age 17 or over, you take a test on a motorcycle without sidecar of between 120 and 125 cc. If you pass you may ride a motorcycle up to 125 cc with power output up to 11 kW, or a motor tricycle with power not exceeding 15 kW. 

A2 motorcycle licence:  At age 19 or over, you take a test on a motorcycle without sidecar of at least 395 cc with a power output of at least 25 kW but not exceeding 35 kW. If you pass, you may ride any motorcycle not exceeding 35 kW and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. 

Full A motorcycle licence:  Test taken on a motorcycle without sidecar, of at least 595 cc and an engine power of at least 40 kW. This gives you full access to all motorcycles and motor tricycles. You obtain a category A licence by taking progressive access from age 21, or under the direct access scheme from age 24. 

Category A under progressive access:  You can take a category A practical test at age 21 if you already have an A2 licence that you’ve held for a 

