Current Test

To take a practical motorcycle test you must bring with you the following documents:

• A current CBT certificate
• A theory test certificate
• A current driving licence with provisional entitlement for the test you are taking. If you have a photocard licence you must bring both the photocard and the paper counterpart. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must bring a current passport as photo identification

Theory tests can be booked through Acer Motorcycle Training which
includes loan of CD ROM for your PC and or theory question and answer book to practice with.

Which test is for me?

At 16 you can take a test on a 50cc moped. On passing you can ride any moped or motorcycle up to 50cc.

At 17 or older you can take one of the following two tests:

• Category A1 test, taken on a motorcycle between 75cc and 100cc. On passing you can ride a motorcycle up to 14.6 bhp (around 125cc).
• Category A2 test, taken on a 125cc motorcycle that is capable of at least 62.5 mph. On passing you can ride a motorcycle up to 33bhp for two years. At the end of this period you are entitled to ride any size machine (category A status on your driving licence).

At 21 or older you can take the Category A test via the Direct Access Scheme (DAS). The test must be taken on a motorcycle over 46.6bhp (around 500cc).

On passing you can ride any size motorcycle straight away.

See the 'Training Courses' section in the left-hand column for information about the courses we offer to prepare you for the various different motorcycle tests.

For more information please use our contact form or call us on 01452 720975.