The Journey to Two Wheels: Young Riders Guide
If you’re a young person looking to take your first steps into the world of motorcycle riding, then this guide is for you. We’ll be covering everything you need to do to be eligible to ride motorcycles, from getting your provisional licence to passing CBT and the test that lie beyond that. Whatever type of motorcycle you end up getting first, you’ll need to ensure you have young rider motorbike insurance in place for it to be road legal.
Key points
What Are The First Steps I Need To Take To Ride A Motorcycle?
- Get a provisional licence: The first step you need to take is to get a provisional driving licence. This will allow you to to Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) (more below).
- Study theory: After you’ve got your provisional licence and before you book a CBT course, you should study The Highway Code so you’re as best prepared for the theory aspects of CBT as possible.
- Book a CBT training course: The next step is to book your CBT. This is a one-day training course where you’ll learn all the practical aspects of riding a motorcycle and after you’ve successfully competed it, you’ll be able to ride a 50cc moped if you’re 16 or over; or a 125cc motorcycle if you’re 17 and above.
- Get your first motorcycle: After you’ve completed CBT, you can then buy a moped or motorcycle. You should think about what model you want to get and prepare by getting the right gear, especially a good helmet.
- Make sure it’s taxed and insured: Once you have your bike, you’ll need to ensure it’s taxed and insured to make it road legal.
What If I want a more powerful bike than 125cc?
In this case you’ll need to take a an A2 test, which will allow you to ride bikes up to 35kW in power, or an A test, which will allow you to ride any type of motorcycle.
What type of insurance do I need to get for a motorcycle?
The minimum level of cover you’ll need to make a motorcycle road legal is third party only. If you want more protection for your bike, you can also get a third party, fire and theft; or a fully comprehensive policy.
In Summary
- The first step to riding a motorcycle is getting a provisional licence so you can book a CBT training course, which after completing will allow you to ride a 50cc moped or a 125cc motorbike (if you’re 17 or over).
- You’ll need to take an A2 or A course to ride more powerful motorbikes.
- Whichever type of motorbike you have, you’ll need to have it taxed and insured to ride it on public roads.
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