A1 licence

For those that don't want to ride anything bigger, but just want to remove your L plates and carry pillions the A1 licence is for you.

You must complete CBT and a motorcycle theory test to be able to take both Module 1 and Module 2 practical tests. Both test must be done on the same size bike.

If you are 17 years old this is the only test option for you.

Remember once you have passed you will only be able to ride a machine of up to 125cc.

A2 licence

The A2 Restricted licence allows riders aged 19 or over to ride up to a medium sized motorcycle as long as it is restricted to 47 BHP (35 kW) and has a power-to-weight ratio of not more than 0.2 kW per kg.

The bike must not be derived from a vehicle more than twice its power. As with DAS you must have completed a CBT and a motorcycle theory test before you can take both Module 1 and Module 2 on a bike restricted to 47 BHP.

Once you have passed your A2 test you must wait till you are 24 years old, or you have held your A2 licence for a minimum of 2 years before taking the DAS test.