Older automatic motorcycles11/15/2023 ![]() ![]() Q6: What type of motorcycle licenses do you get?Ī6: A Code A1 license covers motorcycles or scooters up to 125cc, and mainly done by riders 16 and 17 years of age. If you are 16 or 17, you may only do your test on a 125cc motorcycle (Code A1) and if you do it on a Scooter the same limitations will apply. If you are older than 18, do your test on a geared motorcycle with engine capacity bigger than 125cc (150cc and up), and you’ll be licensed to ride anything (Code A License). Q5: Can I do my K53 Motorcycle Test on a Scooter?Ī5: If you do the K53 Motorcycle Test on a Scooter you’ll be licensed to ride a Scooter (automatic transmission) only. Q4: Can I get Bank Finance with only a Learner License?Ī4: Yes, you can but your Insurance Premium will be higher until you obtain your Full K53 Motorcycle License and have done an ARC (Advance Rider Course) with a certified academy. You’ll really feel good about your achievement when you nail the test on your own bike. Do the training and the test on the motorcycle you are most comfortable on, or consider enrolling in an appropriate course to up your skills first. Q3: Do I have to use my own bike for training and the K53 Motorcycle Test?Ī3: Some riding schools offer a smaller motorcycle for training and testing purposes, but this is not always recommended. To book your K53 Motorcycle Test you’ll need, ID Book/Card (and a copy), 4x B&W ID Photos, Eye Test, Motorcycle Learner License, a Doctor’s Letter of Health if you are 60 or older, Proof of Residence and a certified affidavit if you are living with someone, and the required license booking and license issue fees as prescribed by that particular test centre. We recommend a regular riding period of 4 – 6 months or 2000-3000km of regular riding experience on your own motorcycle before attempting the K53 Motorcycle Test. Q2: Now that I have my Learner License, how do I get trained?Ī2: Visit the Academies page and contact a riding school near you. Once paid, you‘ll be allowed to log in 5 times to pre-test yourself and check if you are good enough for the real test. You can even buy the book on this website, printed or electronic. Then go the Pick n Pay, CNA or PNA and buy the K53 Learners Book, or visit and pre-test yourself before going for your actual Learners Test. You’ll need the following to book: 2x B&W ID Photos, Eye Test, ID Book/Card (and a copy), Proof of Residence and a certified affidavit if you are living with someone, and the required license booking and license issue fees as prescribed by that particular test centre. The A entitlement will be limited to tricycles and you will not be able to ride motorbikes you were not previously allowed to.Frequently asked questions on the K53 Motorcycle License Test and our answers Q1: I don’t have a Learner License and want to get one before I ride a bike?Ī1: If you are a South African citizen and 16-years or older, then visit the nearest testing centre to book for your motorcycle learner license. If you hold category B1 entitlement (trikes and quads), when you renew or replace your licence after 19 January 2013 it will show categories B1 and A. This will be the same if you renew or replace your licence after 19 January 2013. If you’re already licensed to ride a motorcycle, your licence should show category A. However, you will not need to take further theory and practical tests or take CBT again. You need to take CBT to ride a moped if you passed your car driving test on or after 1 February 2001. Car driving test passed on or after 1 February 2001 You’ll still need to complete CBT to ride a motorbike, however. You do not need to take compulsory basic training ( CBT) to ride a moped if you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001. Car driving test passed before 1 February 2001 This means you will also be allowed to ride 2 or 3-wheeled mopeds with a top speed of 50 km/h. ![]() The new rules will not affect you, but any new licences issued to you will show categories AM and Q, as well as category P. If you’re already licensed to ride a moped your driving licence will show as category P. You’ll have to follow the new rules if you want to get higher entitlements - eg ride a larger motorbike. ![]() However, if you get a new licence your entitlements may be shown differently. If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then you’ll keep your existing entitlements and can still ride the same kind of bikes as you did before. ![]()
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