Restricted Licence
The restricted licence is aimed mainly at those who want a full motorcycle licence, but do not intend riding too powerful a motorbike in the immediate future. It is also the only licence that can be gained by those aged seventeen to twenty inclusive.
You must complete CBT, a motorcycle theory test and take a practical test. You can take CBT, further training and the practical test all as part of an intensive course. You would need to organise your own theory test, which you can do here.
The restricted licence comes in two styles, 'A1' and 'A2'. The 'A1' licence will limit you to 125cc forever unless you take another test and the 'A2' licence will have a two-year power restriction (to 33 b.h.p.). Once the two-year period is up, you can then ride any size bike that you want without restriction.
To gain the ‘A1’ licence (if you do not plan to ride bigger than a 125cc bike after your test) you just need to take the practical test on a bike between 75cc and 125cc where the bike’s top speed is less than 62.5 m.p.h. Some popular bikes which will achieve this licence are (amongst others) Vespa ET4s, LX125s and Honda C-90s.
If you want the ‘A2’ licence, you will need to take your test on a 125cc bike where the bike is capable of 62.5 m.p.h. or more (this must be stated in the handbook, or a letter must be produced from the manufacturer). Popular bikes which will achieve this category of licence are (amongst others) Honda CG125s, Honda Dylan 125s and Gilera Runner 125s.
You can take your test on either a manual or an automatic motorbike. If you take your test on a manual motorcycle, you can ride either manual motorcycles or automatics, but if you take your test on an automatic, you will be limited to automatics.
Our training courses are quite flexible in approach and we run training courses seven days a week. You can run your course over weekends to fit it in around work, but your last day (test day) would need to be on a weekday. Alternatively, book some time off and train with us during the week. To discuss your specific requirements give us a call.
If you do not have your own motorcycle, do not worry. We have a fleet of well-maintained bikes for hire, both automatic and manual.
In preparation for the practical element of your course, we strongly advise you get and digest The Official DSA Guide to Riding - the essential skills which you can order here.
Our pass rate is second to none. Most trainees pass their test first time with us. If in the event you do not pass first time, we operate a Guaranteed Pass Scheme on all intensive courses of three days or more in length. This means that if you do not pass for any reason (conditions apply), a day’s further training is free of charge. All you would need to pay for is the bike hire (if you need one from us) and the test fee.
If you are not sure why you should choose us, see what these successful students have to say about us here.