Mandatory basic training
12h motorcycle basic training - Categories A1 and A
This course is mandatory for any learner wishing to obtain a category A or A1 motorcycle licence. It must be completed within 4 months of receiving your learner's licence. On completion, your learner's licence is extended by 12 months.
Module 1 (4h) - Car park exercises
- Low-speed vehicle handling
- Varied familiarisation exercises
- Basic motorcycle riding techniques
- Introduction to junction navigation in traffic
Module 2 (4h) - On-road riding
- Consolidation of Module 1 skills
- Traffic rules and observation techniques
- Riding position, speed management, carrying a passenger
- Hazards specific to two-wheeled vehicles
Module 3 (4h) - Roads and bends
- Consolidation of Modules 1 and 2
- Riding on winding and narrow roads
- Advanced braking techniques
- Predominantly on-road session