He Card A1 It is an excellent option for those who want to start in the world of motorcycles since the age of 16. In fact, it allows motorcycles of up to 125 cc and, in addition, it gives advantages such as the validation of the permit A.M and the exemption of the theoretical motorcycle exam for the A2.
Obviously, if you are interested in obtaining this permission, we recommend you to go to a trusted car to receive personalized advice on the necessary procedures and evidence.
But what is the A1 card?
THE MOTORCYCLE CART A1 It is the first driving permit that allows you to handle motorcycles up to 125 cc. Obviously, it is an intermediate step between permission A.Mwhich only authorizes cyclomotor to 50 cc, and the A2which allows to circulate with motorcycles with greater displacement and power.
And, since the Moto A1 card Enabling more powerful motorcycles than a cyclomotor, the exams to be overcome are more demanding.
What vehicles can I drive with permission A1?
With the Moto A1 card You can drive: motorcycles, with or without a sidecar, up to 125 cc of displacement and with a maximum power of 11 kW (approximately 15 hp). Vehicles with a power/weight ratio up to 0.1 kW/kg and, finally, motor tricycles with a maximum power of 15 kW.
It should be noted that, and it is important, with this permission you cannot drive motorcycles that exceed these specifications, even if they are installed a power limiter.
To get the license A1 of motorcycle It is necessary to meet the following requirements. Minimum age of 16 years and overcome several tests. The first is a psychophysical aptitude test. That is, a medical examination to verify that the applicant is suitable for driving.
Then the theoretical exam will arrive. With a common part (30 questions with a maximum of 3 errors), the same as for the Card b (car). And, finally, a specific motorcycle part with 20 questions and maximum 2 errors allowed.
Practical exams for obtaining Moto A1 card
- Closed circuit test: Specific maneuvers to assess motorcycle control.
- Traffic open test: Real circulation following examiner’s instructions.
Eye, this is important. If you already have the Card b (The car), you will be exempt from performing the general part of the theoretical exam and you will only have to overcome the specific motorcycle test.
The practical exams of the Moto A1 card They are designed to evaluate the aspiring skills in motorcycle management in different environments. In addition, this test is divided into two parts:
Closed circuit test: Includes the following maneuvers (the same for card A2)
- Moto control in standing.
- Circulate on a strip of limited width.
- Zigzag between jalones at reduced speed.
- Acceleration and controlled braking.
- Zigzag between Cones.
- Draw an obstacle.
- Controlled emergency braking.
Real -circulation test: The applicant must drive on traffic open following the instructions of the examiner, who will communicate with him through an intercom. The test lasts approximately 20 minutes.
But unfortunately, what happens if I suspend any exam? Once the rates corresponding to traffic have been paid, the applicant is entitled to three attempts (distributed between the theoretical and practical part). The distribution of attempts is as follows: If you approve the theoretician to the first, you have two attempts for the practical part. If you approve the theoretician to the second attempt, you will only have an opportunity for the practical exam. If you suspend any exam (theoretical or practical) twice, you must pay the fees again to obtain a new call.
For example, and to make it clearer, if you approve the theorist at first, but you suspend the practical twice, you will have to pay fees again. But, if you suspend twice the theorist, you will not be able to make a third attempt without paying again.
Differences between card a1 and card B
He Card b (car) allows motorcycles to be driven up only if these conditions are met: have at least 3 years of experience with the Card b and tricycles cannot be conduct more than 15 kW with the Card b Without specific permission.
As we are telling you, the advantage of Card A1 of motorcycle It allows driving 125 cc motorcycles since the age of 16, while with the Card b We will have to wait until the age of 21 (18 years older 3 of experience).
In addition to motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW of power, the Card A1 of motorcycle It also enables motor tricycles up to 15 kW and three -wheeled light vehicles without exceeding the indicated power limits.
If you get the Moto A1 cardyou are automatically validated AM permissionwhich allows cyclomotor to conduct up to 50 cc. This means that you will not need to perform additional exams to obtain it. In addition, if in the future you decide to get the Card A2you will not have to repeat the specific motorcycle examination, since the approved of the A1 of motorcycle It is still valid.
