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The motorcycle guide: everything you need to know about the motorcycle licence

Detailed, nationwide relevant answers regarding A1, A2, A and B196 – researched, with legal references and honestly formulated. No promotional text, but the knowledge we as learner drivers would have wished for ourselves. You can find quick short answers in the FAQ.

Driving licence categories

Classes and requirements: A1, A2 and AAge, horsepower limits, the 48 hp rule, body-related questions and the probationary period – the basis for your choice of licence category.Read on →Motorcycle licence at over 40 or 50Why right now is the ideal time – advantages, honest assessment and the 79.05 bonus for old paper driving licences.Read on →

B196

B196: all the facts about the 125cc licence extensionPrerequisites, the abroad question, probation – and the two catches that are never mentioned in the adverts.Read on →B196 or A1: the honest decision-making aidThe point-by-point comparison – with a clear rule of thumb and EU outlook.Read on →

Theory

Theory: Lessons, examination and the 12-month periodCompulsory lessons, exam procedure, 12 languages and the best learning strategy.Read on →Theory test failed: the restart planThe rules, the rank 5 trap and the hard readiness criterion for attempt two.Read on →

Practical training and special training rides

Driving lessons & practical test: honestly explainedThe reality of driving lessons, the full table of special journeys and the ‘falling over’ question.Read on →The first riding lesson: what to expectStep-by-step procedure, radio guidance – and why topples are factored in.Read on →

Exam

The practical exam at a glance70 minutes, radio, examiner in the car, pre-drive check, repetition – explained concisely.Read on →The exam day step by stepFrom the evening before to the result – including three mental tricks that actually help.Read on →Basic driving manoeuvres explained in fullSlalom, emergency braking, swerving: technique, typical mistakes and the repetition rule.Read on →Failed – what now?Deadlines, honest costs and the plan for the second attempt – without the drama.Read on →

Costs and duration

Costs and duration realistically plannedprotective clothing budget, trial failure costs and realistic schedules without loss-leader offers.Read on →How much does a motorbike licence cost?Three honest sample invoices – A1 at 16, A2 with category B, direct access A.Read on →Starting in winter: the season trickPaperwork and theory away for the winter, driving from March – the clever schedule.Read on →

Protective clothing and safety

Protective clothing: What is requiredThe mandatory list for driving lessons and the test, the clever purchase order, and the honest budget.Read on →

Slip road A1, A2 and A

Progression A1 → A2 → A Step by StepBoth routes to the open class – and the most common misconceptions that cost money.Read on →

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