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Moped - Full licence

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  • 17-05-2004 11:26pm
    #1
    spyro_2001ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭


    Has anybody here done the full licence test for a moped ? or dose anybody know what it involves?

    Any info would be great.

    What they actually test you on.
    How your tested.
    How do i apply for it
    How much
    is there a waiting list.


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    What age are you?

    I only ask because once you get the moped licence, that's all it covers you for. Once you go for a larger bike or a car, you're back to learnersville and a test all over again.


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    spyro_2001ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭spyro_2001ie


    Im 21. Its just to bring my insurance down


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Originally posted by spyro_2001ie
    Im 21. Its just to bring my insurance down
    Then to answer your questions:

    What they actually test you on.
    How your tested.
    If it's the same as the motorbike test (and I assume it is), you'll be asked a few simple questions in the testcentre, such as where not to park, when to turn on your lights, etc etc. Do a search in this forum, I posted up the full list before. You'll also be asked 10-12 road signs and what they mean. Then you'll be taken out on the road, do 8 or 10 circuits of a set route (usually an industrial estate), half clockswise, half counter-clockwise, and during that you'll be asked to stop, do a turnabout in the road, and also asked to drive at walking speed for about 50 metres.

    How do i apply for it
    How much
    is there a waiting list.
    www.drivingtest.ie

    You could be waiting up to a year, so if you've plans to ditch it anytime soon, I wouldn't bother.


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    bop1977
    Registered Users Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭bop1977


    a full car B licence covers you to drive a moped a car and a tractor instead of u having to do 2 tests to get the same licence


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    spyro_2001ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭spyro_2001ie


    Cheers


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    spyro_2001ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 292 ✭✭spyro_2001ie


    a full car B licence covers you to drive a moped a car and a tractor instead of u having to do 2 tests to get the same licence
    That would be great, if only i could i drive a car.


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    a_ominous
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭a_ominous


    Originally posted by bop1977
    a full car B licence covers you to drive a moped a car and a tractor instead of u having to do 2 tests to get the same licence

    Just for the sake of accuracy, a B licence automatically entitles the holder to a class M, which are for vehicles with engine < 50cc and top speed < 45 kmph. You cannot apply for an M licence. Check Oasis

    I'd advise anyone over 18 to apply for an A licence even if they 'only' want to ride a 50cc scooter. They can hire a bike > 150cc from ISM for the test (borrow from a mate?) and not have to do the test again if they want to get something bigger. The 2 year wait after getting the full A licence will come into play too.


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