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Wondering which testing category to apply for

  • 31-01-2017 11:32pm
    #1
    jayzusb.christ
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭jayzusb.christ


    Hi,
    I am about to apply for both a motorcycle practical test and a third learner licence. I have a 250 cc Yamaha Majesty scooter.

    Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to whether I should apply for the A Category Test or the A2? I imagine both will allow me to drive my scooter. I don't really plan on going much higher in engine capacity than 400 or so, but maybe it would be better to keep my options open ?

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,030 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    jayzusb.christ wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am about to apply for both a motorcycle practical test and a third learner licence. I have a 250 cc Yamaha Majesty scooter.

    Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to whether I should apply for the A Category Test or the A2? I imagine both will allow me to drive my scooter. I don't really plan on going much higher in engine capacity than 400 or so, but maybe it would be better to keep my options open ?

    Thanks in advance

    Get the A, it'll give you more options. It's not like the A2 test is cheaper and unless you want to be restricted to auto you'd need to hire a bike for the test anyway.


  • #3
    jayzusb.christ
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭jayzusb.christ


    Thanks very much; I'll go with the A so.


  • #4
    Jaylen Incalculable Spokesperson
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Jaylen Incalculable Spokesperson


    jayzusb.christ wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am about to apply for both a motorcycle practical test and a third learner licence. I have a 250 cc Yamaha Majesty scooter.

    Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to whether I should apply for the A Category Test or the A2? I imagine both will allow me to drive my scooter. I don't really plan on going much higher in engine capacity than 400 or so, but maybe it would be better to keep my options open ?

    Thanks in advance

    Go with the A, if your going to go to the effort of doing the test don't leave the chance that you will regret the choice in 5 years and have to sit it again


  • #5
    jayzusb.christ
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭jayzusb.christ


    Amani Gray Velcro wrote: »
    Go with the A, if your going to go to the effort of doing the test don't leave the chance that you will regret the choice in 5 years and have to sit it again

    Thanks a million, guys. Looks like it's category A for me


  • #6
    chasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭chasm


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Get the A, it'll give you more options. It's not like the A2 test is cheaper and unless you want to be restricted to auto you'd need to hire a bike for the test anyway.

    I don't think you can do a test on a 250cc any more so the OP would have to hire a bike anyway wouldn't s/he? I could be wrong, but i thought each test category has a minimum size bike for the test now?


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