What is Category A on a provisional licence?
Once you have completed the course you can ride a 50cc moped, or if you are 17 years old or over, with category A on your provisional licence, you can ride a learner legal motorcycle up to 125cc. You will also have to display L plates at all times, and you are not allowed to carry passengers or travel on motorways.
What does Category A allow me to drive?
You have an entitlement to drive certain vehicles as soon as you get a full driving licence. These are: Category A – Light motorcycles with an engine of up to 125cc. Category AM – two-wheeled or 3-wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of more than 15.5mph, but not more than 28mph.
Why have I got category A on my driving licence?
With a catgory A, you can drive motorbikes with a power output more than 35kW or a power to weight ratio more than 0.2kW/kg. With a category A1, you can drive light motorbikes with an engine size up to 125cc, a power output of up to 11kW and a power to weight ratio not more than 0.1kW/kg.
What does provisional entitlement mean on driving licence?
For example, you must have a full car licence before you can apply for provisional entitlement to drive a lorry, minibus or bus. The provisional entitlement will then mean you can take the test for the new category. If your licence was issued before 1 January 1997 it may already include some higher categories.
What does C1 mean on my driving Licence?
A C1 driving licence means that you can drive a rigid vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes and a trailer up to 750 Kg. So, if you obtain a C1 driving licence then you can drive a medium-size vehicle over 3,500 kg up to 7,500 kg. You can also get jobs like delivery drivers or even a paramedic or ambulance driver.
What motorbike can I ride with Category A?
Category A entitlement means you can ride any motorcycle, even with a passenger and on motorways. If you have Category AM on your licence, this means you can ride mopeds only, A1 up to 125cc and A2 restricted, which replaces the old 33bhp limit.
What is Category A motorcycle Licence?
Bike categories, ages and licence requirements
| Licence category | Vehicles you can ride | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| A | Unrestricted motorcycles in size/power, with or without a sidecar, and motor tricycles with power output over 15 KW | 24 (direct) or 21 (progress – ive access) |
What is a Category A Licence?
With a Category A1 licence, you can drive light motorbikes with an engine size up to 125cc, a power output of up to 11kW and a power to weight ratio of no more than 0.1kW. It also allows you to drive motor tricycles with a power output of up to 15kW. You have to be aged 17 or over to apply for a category A1 licence.
What is Category A motorcycle licence?
What motorbike can I drive with Category A?
What does provisional entitlement mean?
The provisional entitlements you can apply for are C, C1, C1+E, D and D1. Find out what these categories mean. For example, if you have a full car licence you can apply for provisional entitlement to drive a lorry or a bus. You automatically get provisional entitlement to G and H categories – you do not need to apply.
What is C1 and D1 entitlement for driving Licence?
C1 Light goods vehicle between 3500kg MAM and 7500kg MAM. C1+E Light goods vehicle between 3500kg MAM and 7500kg MAM with trailer. D1 Minibus with up to 16 passenger seats.
Do you need entitlements on your driving licence?
To drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence. You can check online to see what vehicles you can drive. Your entitlements may have additional restrictions. Check the restriction codes for your driving licence. Driving licence categories are different in Northern Ireland.
Can you drive a tricycle with a provisional driving licence?
If you’ve passed your standard driving test, you’re allowed to drive the following vehicles: AM – 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of over 25 km/h, but no more than 45 km/h (28 mph) It’s worth noting that drivers can no longer ride motor tricycles with a provisional licence.
How can I add a higher category to my driving licence?
If you have the right entitlement on your licence, you can then apply for provisional entitlement for a higher category of vehicle to be put on your licence. This is called ‘staging’. For example, you must have a full car licence before you can apply for provisional entitlement to drive a lorry, minibus or bus.
What do you need to know about driving licence categories?
Driving licence categories. To drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence. You can check online to see what vehicles you can drive. Your entitlements may have additional restrictions. Check the restriction codes for your driving licence.