The date on which you passed the A license exam is written on your license and certifies to the competent authorities that you have the knowledge and ability to ride a motorcycle in a responsible and safe manner. The procedure for obtaining this license is very similar to that for the permit to drive the car: you must know the highway code and pass a practical test in which you can demonstrate that you know how to maneuver the motorcycle safely.
Steps
Step 1. Study a manual to pass the theory exam that contains the concepts and laws of the highway code of your country
These texts usually also contain question / answer sections that you can practice with, as well as exam simulations. The easiest way to get this manual is to visit the Motor Vehicle website.
Step 2. Obtain the pink paper (provisional permission to practice)
Each state sets a minimum age for obtaining this permit, and may also require the payment of a tax. It will be necessary to pass a medical examination and a written test.
Step 3. Practice during the validity period of the pink slip, in some states it lasts only 20 days, in others up to 6 months
Step 4. Go to the motor vehicle office in your area (or to the driving school), apply to take the exam and pay the due fees
Some states allow you to apply online.
Step 5. Get a motorcycle that is roadworthy and meets the legal requirements (if you don't already have one)
Lightweight models with a low seat are ideal because they have a low center of gravity and are easy to handle.
Step 6. Verify that the insurance coverage is valid, even if you do not yet have a real license, that the motorcycle is not canceled by the PRA, that it is homologated for use on the road and that it complies with any engine / power limitations required by law for a novice driver
If the bike does not fall into these categories, you may be refused access to the exam.
Step 7. Schedule the exam day
Check the weather forecast before setting it, so you don't have to take the exam in the rain.
Step 8. Go and see the square where you will have to take the exam and, if possible, the typical road route that is followed during the test
Train in braking, starting, slalom and even the infamous "eight".
Step 9. If necessary, pass the written exam
It will be necessary to reach a minimum score to be declared able to take the practical test.
Step 10. Pass the practical test and you will get a driving license similar to the one in the image (it may change depending on the country you live in)
If you miss a part of the exam, you can repeat it within a maximum time, but not before a period deemed sufficient to "prepare yourself" has elapsed. Check the details at the motorization of your state. If everything goes smoothly, you can ride your motorcycle freely.
Advice
- About 92% of motorcyclists killed in an accident (in the US) had not attended a safe driving course and were self-taught riders. It is always a good idea to enroll in a safety course, even if it is not a procedure required by your country to obtain a driving license.
- You can find on the internet many safe driving courses and non-profit groups of motorcyclists who organize them. Choose a serious one that includes many hours of practical testing as well as classroom theory. In some cases, instructors include former professional riders or police officers belonging to motorcycle groups. Check the website of the Italian Motorcycle Federation for more information.
