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How to ride a motorcycle in the UK? How to get a motorcycle driving license in the UK? (Updated in September 2022)
Reminder: Many students have asked about buying a used motorcycle in the UK. Generally, it is advisable to buy a new motorcycle from a reputable dealership. New motorcycles often come with discounts. Personally, I don't know why, but I tend to prefer BMW motorcycles, although there are other cool options as well. However, there are also many used motorcycle dealerships in the UK, so it's important to be discerning. You can find many options through Google Maps or Facebook (renamed as Meta on October 29, 2021).
Motorcycles, in the UK, well, many people still enjoy riding them. Although I haven't seen many of my classmates riding motorcycles, to be precise, they are not very common in small villages. However, in slightly larger cities, they are more prevalent.
International students studying in the UK can also ride motorcycles but need to obtain a motorcycle driving license in the UK.
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Firstly,
If you held a motorcycle or moped license before January 19, 2013, there are different regulations. For those after this date, if you want to ride on public roads, you need to first obtain a Provisional Licence, then complete the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and obtain a CBT certificate. After obtaining the CBT, you must pass both the theory and practical motorcycle tests within two years. If you fail, you will need to retake the CBT.
Next,
Motorcycles are categorized into different types, similar to motorcycle driving licenses in other countries. In the UK, they are categorized as D, E, and F. The D license allows you to ride all types of motorcycles, including three-wheelers and two-wheelers. The E license allows you to ride all two-wheel motorcycles, and the F license is only for riding two-wheel electric bicycles (with engines of 50cc or less). Therefore, the motorcycle driving license in the UK also has different types. Depending on the type of motorcycle you want to ride, you need to obtain the corresponding type of motorcycle driving license. Generally, many people choose types A, A1, or A2. Refer to the chart below: The first row represents the license type, the second column indicates the corresponding motorcycle types you can ride, the third column specifies the requirements to obtain the license in the first column, and the last row shows the age restrictions.
If you want to ride a motor tricycle in the UK,
Temporary Category B driving licence and temporary Category A licence are only applicable for individuals with physical disabilities driving motor tricycles. The 3-wheel motorcycle driving test is only open to drivers with physical disabilities.
If you do not have a physical disability and want to ride a motor tricycle in the UK, you need to pass the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) test and meet the following conditions in order to drive any power motor tricycle:
You are over 21 years old.
You have a valid full car driving licence.
You need to obtain an A1 motorcycle driving licence (specifically the one with a power output of up to 15 kW) and an A motorcycle driving licence.
Note: After obtaining the CBT, you must pass both the theory and practical motorcycle tests within two years. If you fail, you will need to retake the CBT.
If you have a European Union (EU) driving licence, before you can attend the CBT course, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Exchange your licence for a UK driving licence. [Link for exchanging foreign driving licence: https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-driving-licence/y\]
Register your licence with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in Britain. If you register your EU driving licence, after passing the theory and practical tests, you must exchange it for a UK driving licence.
【注册：Register your licence with the DVLA link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/d9-application-to-register-a-non-gb-driving-licence ]
How to learn to ride a motorcycle in the UK?
When learning to ride a motorcycle, you need to have a provisional motorcycle driving licence. If you are using your own motorcycle, you need to ensure that you have the following:
Valid V5C registration certificate (log book)
Paid road tax
MOT (if required, MOT refers to the vehicle's annual inspection)
Sufficient motorcycle insurance.
The Official DVSA Motorcycle Exam Guide
You need to purchase the official DVSA guide for learning to ride, called "The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Ride." The book is available for £9.99 (as of September 2022, the price is now £14.99). This book covers the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) exam you need to pass. Official purchase link: [https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-guide-learning-to-ride/
2. Purchase the DVSA Riding Guide - The Official DVSA Guide to Riding - the essential skills. This book, as shown below, covers the theory exam you need to pass. The previous price was £10.99 (as of September 2022, the price is now £14.99). Official purchase link：【https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-guide-riding-essential-skills/】
Of course, you can also search for official books yourself, including electronic versions and other types, such as those covering UK road conditions. You can purchase them based on your own needs. Here is a search link：【https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/motorcycle/】
参加完整的摩托车测试
1，理论测试
2，实践测试
The exam sequence is as follows:
Obtain a provisional driving licence.
Pass the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training).
Pass the theory exam.
Pass Module 1, the off-road practical test.
Pass Module 2, the on-road practical test.
Pass the Riding tests, practical exams.
In other words, although the exams may appear to consist of only two parts, in reality, you need to pass six tests in order to obtain a motorcycle driving licence in the UK. There are fees associated with each exam. For detailed information about each part of these six tests, please refer to the detailed link below.
he first step is to obtain a provisional driving licence.
Before taking the motorcycle practical tests, you must first pass the theory test. However, in order to participate in the theory exam, you must have a provisional driving licence. (Link for applying for a provisional driving licence.
：https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence），as shown below
On the right side of the official website for applying for a provisional driving licence, there are also steps and procedures for the application. The third step includes various courses, such as introducing traffic signs and rules, and so on.
"The second step is to pass the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training).
As mentioned earlier, CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training. Here is the link to apply for CBT
【https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt】
TenSoup Reminder: If you don't have a valid CBT certificate, you may be fined £1,000 and receive 6 penalty points. So, passing this first hurdle is crucial. Apart from the age requirement, it is mandatory to display an 'L' plate on the motorcycle.
The third step is to pass the theory exam.
Here is the link for the theory exam for a motorcycle driving licence.
：【https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-theory-test】，
Note that before applying for this exam, you must meet the conditions mentioned above, which include obtaining a provisional driving licence, as shown below
：
After passing the theory test, before enrolling in the practical test, you also need to fulfill the following:
The fourth step is to pass Module 1, the off-road practical test.
Pass Module 1, the off-road practical test (Module 1 off-road test).
Module 1 test link, details and registration: https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test/module-1-offroad-test
This Module 1 test generally takes about 20 minutes and includes the following exam content:
Wheeling the motorcycle and using the stand
Riding a figure of 8
Slow riding
A U-turn
Cornering and controlled stop
Cornering and emergency stop
Cornering and hazard avoidance."
The fifth step is to pass Module 2, the on-road practical test.
Pass Module 2, the on-road practical test (Module 2 on-road test).
Module 2 test link, details, and registration: https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test/module-2-onroad-test
Note: You can register separately for each module or simultaneously, but you must pass the Module 1 practical test before you can participate in the Module 2 test. The fees for each module are different.
The sixth step is to pass the Riding Test practical exam.
Once you have passed the previous five steps, you can apply for this test.
Application link for the Riding Test
：https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test
Reminder: Individuals under the age of 30 who have held a UK motorcycle license for less than one year are temporarily not allowed to ride motorcycles with a displacement of 1000cc or higher.
Tenlitiao reminds you that in the UK, the process for riding different types of motorcycles is similar, but the requirements vary. Therefore, before riding a motorcycle or obtaining a UK motorcycle license, it is advisable to first determine the type of motorcycle you intend to ride. The examination processes for various types of UK motorcycles are shown in the following diagram. UK motorcycle categories include: UK AM mopeds, A1 light motorcycles, A2 motorcycles, Category A motorcycles (21 to 23), and Category A motorcycles (24 or over), as shown below.
