FAQ
Questions about the motorcycle driving licence class A1
What is allowed to drive with the motorcycle license class A1 at all?
The little motorcycle license.
With the A1 driving license you are allowed to drive a motorcycle or scooter with a maximum of 15 hp (11 kW).
The motorcycle or scooter (with or without sidecar) must have a maximum engine capacity of 125 cm³. The ratio between the vehicle and its own weight must not exceed 0.1 kW/kg.
The maximum speed is normally between 90 and 100 km/h.
What is the difference between the A1 driving licence and the A2 driving licence?
The difference lies mainly in the minimum age (A1: 16 years and A2: 18 years) and the maximum power, which is 15 hp (11 kW) for the A1 and 48 hp (35 kW) for the A2.
The A1 motorcycle licence is the smallest motorcycle licence, the A2 the middle level.
What is the difference between the A1 and the B 196 driving licence?
The A1 motorcycle licence is a fully-fledged motorcycle licence that is valid both domestically and abroad.
As soon as the requirements for the extension to a larger motorcycle class (possession for at least 2 years, minimum age fulfilled) are met, the driving licence can be extended without a theory test and without any further training obligation.
This is not possible with the B196 motorcycle licence. Here, you would have to complete a full training course (including theoretical and practical test) in order to be able to take the next larger motorcycle licence.
What do you need for training at DriveX?
Both during the driving lessons and during the practical test, the wearing of full protective clothing is mandatory.
This consists of:
Motorcycle helmet
Motorcycle pants with protectors or motorcycle jeans with protectors
Motorcycle jacket with protectors
Back protector (if not integrated in the motorcycle jacket)
Motorcycle gloves
Motorcycle boots or motorcycle trainers
Headphones with 3.5 mm jack plug connection (standard headphones for smartphones) for driving school radio
DriveX provides you with free protective clothing at our motorcycle location in Bogenhausen. Of course, you are also welcome to use your own protective clothing for the driving lessons and the test and conveniently park it in our lockable lockers.
How does the practical exam work and how long does it take?
The practical test includes driving in built-up areas, driving out of town and the basic driving tasks specific to the class - these are the same for motorcycles:
crawl
Braking with maximum possible deceleration
Evasive action without braking
swerving after braking
Slalom
Long slalom
Driving straight ahead at walking speed
stop and go
Circle ride