Can you ride a motorcycle with a car license?

You cannot legally ride a motorcycle with just a regular driver's license. You will need to obtain a separate motorcycle permit or license in order to freely ride a motorcycle without legal repercussions. Riding a motorcycle is different from driving a car which is why additional training is required.
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Can I drive motorbike on car Licence in Ireland?

In short, yes it does. Category A entitlement means you can ride any motorcycle, even with a passenger and on motorways.
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Can I ride a 250cc motorcycle on a car Licence?

You can ride up to 125cc with a valid CBT certificate. (or a full motorcycle licence category A) A 250cc motorcycle will required a full motorcycle licence.
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Can I ride a scooter with a car Licence NSW?

If a motorcycle training centre is unavailable in your local area, you'll need to visit a service centre. Note: In some states, such as QLD/SA you are permitted to ride up to a 50cc scooter on a car drivers licence. However, in NSW you must have a scooter/motorcycle riders licence.
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Do I need to do a bike theory test if I have a car licence?

If you have a car licence

You have to pass a motorcycle theory test before taking the motorcycle test.
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Motorcycle on a Car Licence?



Can I drive a 50cc scooter with a car licence Ireland?

Did you know that the majority of Irish car licences category B come with Full category M entitlement. This gives you automatic entitlement to use up to 50cc mopeds.
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Can I ride a 100cc moped on a car licence?

You do not need to take the full moped test. You can ride mopeds for as long as your car driving licence lasts.
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What bike can I ride with a full car licence?

Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike off-road. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.
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What licence do I need to ride a 600cc bike?

- Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence (Direct Access). If you are 24 or over you can do the test on a 600cc geared motorcycle. Having passed this, you will be licensed to ride any motorcycle straight away, ride on motorways and carry a passenger.
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Can you drive a 3 wheel motorcycle on a car licence?

1: you no longer need a car licence to drive/ride a three-wheeler, you need a motorcycle licence.
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What size motorcycle can I ride?

Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it's power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
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Why do I have Category A on my driving licence?

Holders of a Category A licence are allowed to drive any bike of any sized engine. The licence is only available to riders aged 24 and over, or 21 and over if you've held an A2 licence for two years. You need to have completed your compulsory basic training (CBT) and passed a theory and practical test.
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Can I drive moped with car Licence?

In a general case, you are only allowed to drive the category of vehicle that your license or permit was issued for but you can add vehicles of other categories onto your license. This is also true of the Motorcycle and Moped Category AM, which is available to drivers with a Category B license.
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Do I need a provisional licence for a motorcycle if I have a full car licence?

If you already have a full drivers licence, you won't have to apply again for a provisional licence for a moped or motorbike. That's because the provisional entitlement to ride certain types of bike is already on your licence.
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Is a bike licence different to a car licence?

The provisional motorcycle licence differs from a car provisional licence, as it does not enable you to start lessons to ride a motorcycle, as you must first take Compulsory Basic Training.
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Is the theory test the same for cars and motorbikes?

Is the motorcycle Theory Test The Same as for Cars? The motorcycle theory test is different from the car theory test. Around ninety percent of the questions on the multiple choice part are the same, though ten percent are specifically related to motorcycles.
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What is Category A motorcycle licence?

Category A1 covers small motorcycles with: a cylinder capacity not more than 125cc. power output not more than 11kW and a power/ weight ratio not exceeding 0.1kW/ kg. motor tricycles with a power not exceeding 15kW.
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What is Category A on a UK driving licence?

Category A

You can drive: motorbikes with a power output more than 35kW or a power to weight ratio more than 0.2kW/ kg. motor tricycles with a power output more than 15kW.
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How do you get a motorcycle license UK?

To ride on public roads you first need to get a provisional licence and then complete compulsory basic training ( CBT ) to get a certificate. You must pass both parts of your practical test within 2 years of taking the theory test. If you do not, you'll have to start the process again.
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How long does it take to get a motorcycle license?

If you took training before each licence test, you'd need to allow 3 – 5 days for the licence training and a half-day for the test. This would mean you'd spend around 13 – 21 days in motorcycle training and four days testing over the five years of moving from CBT to full A licence.
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How fast is 125cc?

The short answer is that the top speed of a 125cc, on average, is somewhere between 65mph and 80mph. However, to answer the question properly, we need to look at the factors that affect how fast a motorcycle can go and then we will give a short round-up of some of the fastest 125s on the market.
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Do I need a CBT with full licence?

CBT if you have a car driving licence

If you passed your car driving test on or after 1 February 2001, you must complete a CBT course to confirm your full moped licence. This means you won't have to take CBT every 2 years to continue riding a moped.
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How much is a CBT test UK?

How much does the CBT certificate cost? A CBT (compulsory basic training) test can cost between £130 to £170, but the price can vary between instructors.
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