Requirements For Category A1 Motorcycle Driving Licence
The category A1 driving license permits you to ride motorcycles with a small engine. This includes e-scooters for trial, as well as motorcycles that have a power of up to 11 kW. It's a great beginning to get into the world of motorcycling.
You'll need to pass CBT and theory tests as well as pass a test in the practical. Once you have passed your test, you'll be capable of riding a 125cc motorcycle without L plates and carry a passenger.
Minimum age
The process of obtaining an A1 licence is an important step for those who want to learn to drive a motorcycle. It provides more training and riding privileges, and a longer time of validity than CBT. It is a great way to reduce your insurance costs. However, the process to get an A1 license is long and requires a variety of different requirements.
The minimum age for category A1 motorcycles is 16. The license permits you to ride small motorcycles with capacities of up to 125cc, and a power of 11 kW. After having passed the CBT, theory, and practical tests you can become a licence holder in this category. It is recommended to attend a course that has practical training to improve your confidence and road sense. This will aid you to pass the A1 test.
After you have obtained your A1 licence, you are able to also move on to the A2 licence. The A2 licence will permit you to ride larger bikes that have a higher engine and weight ratio. It also allows you to carry passengers. This is an excellent option for those looking to become a motor courier.
There are some exceptions to age limits. For instance, physically disabled drivers might be granted a provisional right to use motor tricycles in category A1 even if they're not yet 21 years old. Physically disabled drivers who passed their practical tests prior to 19 January 2013 are restricted to vehicles with a motor power of 25kW. Karta Xpress Poland is in effect for two years.
The minimum age for driving a vehicle that is classified B or B+E is 18 years old. This licence allows you to drive vehicles that have a a maximum authorised mass of 3500kg, and you can also tow a trailer up to 750kg. You can also drive minibuses up to 8 passenger seats with a category B license. You will need to add a category E when you intend to drive a combination of trailers and vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats.
Maximum engine capacity
Holders of an A1 licence can drive two-wheel motor vehicles with a cylinder capacity of no more than 50cc (for internal combustion engines) or a maximum continuous rated power of no more than 4 kW in case of electric motors, and the ratio of power to weight that is not more than 0.1 Kw per kilogram. Three-wheel motor vehicles and quad bikes may also be driven provided that they meet these requirements.
You will be taking tests Mod 1 and 2 on your A1 motorcycle. Module 1 is a series of off-road maneuvers like controlled stops, a slalom, and an eight-point figure around cones in the training centre to test your handling and control skills.
Maximum power
If you pass the CBT test and obtain an A1 license, you are able to operate a motorcycle or scooter with a maximum power of 11 kW. A number of new electric bikes are available that meet the A1 classification - one example is Zero's DS 14.4 which has a continuous power of 11kW and features a peak power of 23kW. This makes it one of the more powerful bikes you can ride as an A1 driver..
A1 vehicles may not carry more than 750 kg in unladen condition.