How Do You Get A Motorcycle Licence In The UK?
If you already have a car licence it will probably have provisional motorcycle entitlement too (check for “Category A” on the listing on the paper counterpart). If not you’ll have to apply for a provisional licence by filling in form D1 available at your local Post Office. Once you have your licence the first step is to take Compulsory Basic Training (CBT for short). This a day-course that will go through basic bike-handing and road-use. Once you’ve completed the course you’ll receive a certificate. With this you are able to ride a 125cc bike (producing about 14bhp) with L-plates on the road (make sure you get insurance!) for up to two years. Also, being 21 you’ll be able to ride a 500cc bike under the supervision of an approved instructor. Once you’re competent enough, you can book your test (your instructor will probably help you do this, if not do it for you). You’ll have to complete a theory test before you can book your practical test. Being 21 you’re better to take the Direct Acc
