SIDECARS
Learners who wish to ride with a sidecar can practice on a combination with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. Upon obtaining a standard licence, you will be restricted to a combination with the same power/weight ratio for 2 years. At age 21 learners may, only within Direct or Accelerated Access, practice on a larger combination. But the test must be taken on a solo bike (although physically disabled riders can use a combination).

Examples;
1kg = 2.2 lbs; 100kmh = 62 mph (approx); 1bhp = 0.75kW
14.6bhp = 11kW; 33bhp = 25kW; 46.6bhp = 35kW; bhp = brake horse power



DIFFERENT TYPES OF LICENCE
Here is a list of the types of licence you can apply for via the DSA.

Full Car Licence
If you have a full car licence, you are automatically entitled to ride a moped without L-Plates although if the licence relates to a car test passed on or after 1 February 2001 you must first complete a CBT course and obtain a DL196 Certificate to validate your entitlement.

Your full car licence also gives you provisional motorcycle entitlement for learner machines (up to 125cc) i.e. you may ride a motorcycle as a learner with L-Plates and NO pillion passengers or motorway use after completing CBT.


Provisional Moped
You can only hold this if you are at least 16 years old. It entitles you to ride a moped on the road as a learner with L-Plates and NO pillion passengers or motorway use. Your provisional licence is only valid when you have the DL 196 Certificate issued on completion of CBT by an ATB. A CBT certificate obtained on a moped is also valid for motorcycles once the rider has reached the age of 17 years and has the necessary licence.


Full Moped Licence
A full moped licence automatically gives you provisional motorcycle entitlement. However, you must be at least 17 years old to take up the provisional entitlement.

MOPED DEFINITION


Provisional Motorcycle Licence
You can only hold this licence if you are at least 17 years old. It entitles you to ride a moped or a learner motorcycle (up to 125cc) as a learner with L-Plates. You MUST NOT carry pillion passengers or use motorways.



OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES
If you have any queries or require details of your local approved training bodies, please contact the Driving Standards Agency on 0115 901 2595. Alternatively, you can also contact your Local Motorcycle Dealer or Local Authority Road Safety Officer.