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Full License for 11 years - What do I need to start biking?

  • 23-04-2014 11:57am
    #1
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭


    Hi guys

    A little confused on the sticky and if I need to do a theory test again to start learning to use a bike?

    I've only ever driven a car, 11+ years with Full License

    What do I need to do to start biking

    I want to get the proper licence, permit etc. and then start tracing from absolute scratch as I have never been on a bike before but always wanted to

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Theory test in Cat A. www.theorytest.ie
    Then go to NDLS for a Learner permit in Cat A. www.ndls.ie
    When you get your Learner permit, then you go and do the IBT course.
    After that, you go buy a bike, tax and insure it, tog yourself out with protective gear, put petrol in the bike and away you go on any public roads you wish.

    The only advantage you have with experience of driving a car is that you would know some of the dangers on the roads.


  • #3
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    First thing you need to do is read the sticky on "Updated Starting Out Guide for Motorcyclists (20/10/2013)". This will explain in detail what you need to know.

    The process is as follows
    1. Theory Test
    2. Get Learner Permit
    3. Do your IBT
    4. After 6 months do test

    Seeing as you are over 24 you can apply for an A license, see point 5:
    5. 24 y/o or over.
    You can apply for the A (Unrestricted) LP and avail of the Direct Access IBT modules 1, 3 & 5 (18 hrs). On completion you may then ride any size motorcycle on the road without power restriction. (As long as you can insure it)


  • #4
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭bob2oo7


    Exactly what I need

    Thanks guys


  • #5
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Only other advice you need is dont go with the 1st IBT instructor you come across...shop around or ask on here who is recommended.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    To note as its not mentioned much, if you have passed a theory test before Oct 2006 and went onto get a full car license you do not have to do the theory test again to get a motorcycle learner permit.

    I'm assuming you have done a theory test as it was introduced in 2001. Oct 2006 is of importance as it is when they split the car/motorcycle into separate tests.

    So you just bring your bike application form, full car license and pps card into the NDLS center and wait a for it to come out in the post. They don't seem to know about this in many of the NDLS centers so you may get a push back(i did from the supervisor) but when he came back after making a call to the RSA presumably there was no more questions asked and the system accepted it no problem.


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