How to get a category A license

Open category A if you have B: how, how much it costs, how old you can be

Summer is the season of motorcycles, a fast and mobile form of transport. Many young people, having acquired the “iron horse,” immediately rush into battle. And it’s good if they took care of his driving license in advance.

But if not, then you need to immediately start getting them. About how to open category A, if there is B (B), C and others, how much it costs, how old you can be, what is needed for this, and also what are the consequences of driving without open category A - you will learn all this from this article .

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Opening a motorcycle category

The right to drive a motorcycle is given by a driver's license with open category A. Currently, in addition to it, subcategory A1 has appeared, which applies to low-power motorcycles (up to 11 kW) with an engine up to 125 cm3. The difference between them in age sufficient to obtain rights:

driving category A – 18 years old;
subcategory A1 – 16 years old.

This video will tell you more about the categories of licenses for riding a motorcycle:

In the absence of rights

To obtain rights with category A (A1) open in them, you must follow the following procedure:

receive a document confirming completion of a car or motorcycle school (courses);
in parallel with this, undergo a medical examination;
submit documents for obtaining a license to the traffic police;
pass the exams within the deadlines they propose;
get your license.

Now in more detail. If there should be no problems when obtaining a medical certificate (if you are in good health), then there are questions regarding training. Compulsory training for applicants to obtain a license to drive a motorcycle was recently introduced. Therefore, some driving schools were not ready for this.

Documentation

After completing the courses, you can submit documents to the traffic police. The complete kit should contain:

application on an approved form (a sample can be taken from a driving school, traffic police department or downloaded from the website);
passport with registration;
original and copy of medical certificate;
certificate of completion of training (original with a copy);
check or receipt for payment of state duty.

The traffic police registers these documents in the prescribed manner and sets the date for the exams, which are held at the place of residence or registration. It will not be possible to open category A without exams.

Exams

The exam consists of the following parts:

Testing knowledge of traffic rules theory . This part of the exam is the same for category A and category B. The ticket contains 20 questions. Passing to the second round gives the correct answer to 18 of them. There are some nuances here. Every year there are several changes to current road regulations. Therefore, this should be taken into account when preparing.
Practical driving . When receiving category A or A1, it is enough to complete the complexes, which include the following exercises. Exercise 1 – walking through an overall corridor, walking through an overall semicircle. Exercise 2 – rutted board, snake movement, driving at low speed. Exercise 3 – performing a figure eight. Before taking the driving test, it is advisable to go through all the exercises on the test motorcycle.

We will tell you below what to do if category B is open in your license, but you want to open A for a motorcycle.

The following video will tell you about exercises for successfully passing exams when opening category A:

How to open category A if you have B

Sometimes motorists with category B licenses decide to switch to a motorcycle. But this maneuver cannot be performed automatically. You have to open category B in your license. To do this you need to:

take training to drive a motorcycle;
if the existing medical certificate does not indicate (is not underlined) category A in the list of categories available for driving, then you will have to undergo a medical examination again;
write an application to the traffic police to open the required category;
pass exams in theory (if the break after the previous exam is more than three months) and driving practice.

Documents required for opening with category A license in this case:

application for an additional driving category;
a document proving your identity with registration;
medical certificate valid for category A;
document confirming completion of a motorcycle school (motorcycle driving course);
driver license;
document confirming payment.

If you have these documents, you can safely go to the traffic police and prepare for the exams. The exam procedure in this case is identical to that described above.

The price for opening category A if you have B is discussed below.

Registration cost

Despite the fact that a motorcycle is the most affordable form of transport, obtaining a license for it is not cheap. The amount includes:

tuition fees for motorcycle schools in different places from 12,000 to 25,000 rubles;
a medical certificate costs on average about one and a half thousand rubles;
payment for the exam: practice plus theory can reach 4,500 rubles;
A plastic ID and state duty costs 2,000 rubles.

Responsibility for riding a motorcycle without an open category

But those who want to drive a motorcycle without any problems should fork out the money, because the alternative looks like this.

Do you have a snowmobile? Then there must be a category A license, otherwise a fine will likely be issued:

Source: http://uriston.com/avtoyurist/voditelskie-prava/poluchenie/otkryt-a-pri-nalichii-kategorii-b.html

Questions and answers

How to get a category “A” license?

Do I need to take the theory exam?

What is the training period?

We will now answer these and many other frequently asked questions about obtaining a category “A” license so that the procedure for obtaining a motorcycle license becomes clear to everyone. So, let's begin.

How and where can I get a medical certificate for category “A”?

You can get a medical certificate at any medical center that conducts a driver's medical examination. In addition to the medical center, you will have to visit the state drug treatment and psychoneurological dispensaries. From March 26, 2016, the procedure for obtaining a medical certificate has changed again.

We described it in detail in a separate article . You can find out the phone numbers and addresses of dispensaries in all areas HERE . Also, from July 1, 2016, the appearance of the medical certificate has changed, and now it does not include a photograph.

An old-style certificate , even if its validity has not expired, is not accepted .

When did the new law come into force and what changes does it introduce?

On November 5, 2013, a new procedure for obtaining category “A” rights . New subcategories “M” (scooters and mopeds) and “A1” (motorcycles up to 125 cc) were also introduced.

Moreover, these new categories can be obtained from the age of 16, but category “A” is now open only from the age of 18. The most important point is the abolition of external studies.

Now all categories are opened after undergoing retraining at a licensed driving school in this category with mandatory passing of theory and driving in the traffic police.

The rules for passing the driving test have also completely changed, and the test itself takes place on motorcycles from 250 cc. (at least 11 kilowatts).

The rules for passing the theory have also changed: you can still make two mistakes, but now for each mistake you are given 5 additional questions, from the same block where the mistake was made. And it is no longer possible to make mistakes in these additional questions. For example, if you made two mistakes in questions on medicine, then you will have ten additional questions on medicine in which you cannot make mistakes.

The number of students in a group is now no more than 20 people, accordingly, groups will be formed faster and dates will be allocated faster. Therefore, do not delay in submitting documents for training.

Is it necessary to take the theory test at the traffic police if you have category “B” and have extensive driving experience?

Yes need. Regardless of whether you have a license in another category, you must take a theory course at a driving school and pass a theoretical exam at a driving school and the traffic police. If you remember the procedure for obtaining a category “B” license, then everything is the same: learning theory and driving, then exams at a driving school and at the end exams at the traffic police.

Is it possible to get a certificate of completion from a MOTOR SCHOOL and take it to the traffic police exams?

Yes maybe. But here we need to clarify: certificates of completion of training and driver’s cards can only be issued by driving schools licensed under category “A”. However, not all driving schools licensed under category “A” have their own motorcycle fleet and motorcycle instructors.

If the driving school does not have this, then it cooperates with some motorcycle school. In other words, the motorcycle school becomes a motorcycle division of the driving school.

In this case, the equipment must be properly registered, the motorcycle instructor must have a license for training in category “A” and must become an employee of this driving school.

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The student will receive the necessary documents only after passing a group exam in theory and driving at the State Traffic Inspectorate, because It is on this day that the traffic police stamps the documents, i.e. documents are registered.

It is after this registration that the documents confirming the completion of training in the category become valid, and you can apply to the traffic police yourself with them and take the exam.

Without a stamp confirming registration with the traffic police, documents are invalid.

To get into the traffic police exam, a student must pass internal exams at a motorcycle school in theory and driving.

Do I need registration and citizenship to study and take exams for category “A”? Is it possible to study in one city and take exams in another?

Recent changes in legislation have eliminated the need to register to study and take exams for category “A”. In other words, if you are a citizen of Russia, then you can study and take exams in any city in the country without registration.

Please note that you cannot take a theory test in one region and a driving test in another, i.e. All exams are taken in one region.

It is also necessary to remember that when taking exams in another region, you will need to replace your medical certificate with a medical certificate from the region where you plan to take it, or take with you copies of the license of the medical center where this medical certificate was originally obtained.

If you studied in one region, but want to take the exam in another region, then at the time of taking the group exam at the traffic police, you may not take it, but be sure to ask for an EXEMPTION. With this exemption, you can take exams in any other region.

What is the training period?

The total training period, taking into account theory and driving, is 1.5-2.5 months. Moreover, time starts from the beginning of theoretical classes. The number of people in the group is 20. As soon as the group has the required number of students, it is registered with the traffic police. At the moment of registration of the group, the date of the exam at the traffic police is immediately set. Shortly before the date of the traffic police exam there will be internal exams at the driving school.

Is it possible to take exams for category “A” at the State Traffic Inspectorate before the date on which the group in which the student is registered is registered?

This is impossible.

What is included in training for category “A” in a driving school?

According to the “Approximate training program for drivers of category “A” vehicles,” the training includes 134 academic hours of theoretical classes (studying traffic rules) and 18 academic hours of practice on a motorcycle.

Note that the theory for category “A” coincides with the theory for category “B”, therefore, depending on the conditions in a driving school, you can not go to the theory, but learn the rules at home. But, of course, you have to come to the exams.

The theory is studied in driving school classes, and driving is carried out on the site and on the equipment of a driving school or motorcycle school. Be sure to require a full set of protective equipment: helmet, trigger (with protection for the back, elbows, shoulders) or turtle, gloves, knee pads and motorcycle boots.

What is included in the exams for category “A” in a driving school and in the traffic police?

The theoretical exam takes place in a classroom at the traffic police station on sh. Revolution, 85. Passing the practical driving test - on the territory of St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Passenger Avtotrans" on Stasovaya Street, 14. The theory includes those same 40 tickets with 20 questions each, and the driving test comes down to three new exercises:

Exercise No. 1 – ''Maneuvering in confined spaces, braking and driving at various speeds, including an emergency stop'';

Exercise No. 2 – ''Parking a vehicle and leaving a parking space'';

Exercise No. 3 – ''Stopping for safe boarding or disembarking of passengers''.

The theory is given first, and then the driving.
Detailed regulations for passing the practical exam for category “A” with exercise diagrams can be found here.

What to do if you don't pass the exam?

If you don’t pass the theory, you go home and can retake it no earlier than in a week. After three unsuccessful passes, the fourth may not be earlier than in a month. Theoretical exam for category “A” in the traffic police at sh. Revolutions are accepted daily from 8.

00, but you must register in advance to take it through the “Public Services” portal by following the link - https://www.gosuslugi.ru/10056/5/. The driving test on the territory of St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise “Passenger Avtotransa” is also taken all year round, but only on Tuesdays.

To take the exams on your own, you must bring with you a complete set of documents confirming your completion of training at a driving school and take a special direction on the 3rd floor in windows 1-5. The set of documents includes: certificate of completion of a driving school, driver’s card, medical certificate.

With this direction you can pass theory and driving.

You can retake the exam with your own driving school with the next group. To do this, you need to contact your driving school. You can also retake it with another driving school.

To do this, you need to pick up your registered documents from your driving school and transfer them to the driving school with which you want to retake.

The conditions for a retake are determined by a specific driving school, but, as a rule, such retakes are paid and cost from 0-2500 rubles.

IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE EXAM, YOUR VALID LICENSE WILL NOT BE TAKEN FROM YOU!!

The number of driving retakes is not yet limited. But a passed theoretical exam is valid for 3 MONTHS! If you don’t have time, you will have to take the theory again. If you do not pass any internal exam at a driving school, then the conditions for retaking are determined by the specific driving school.

If I recently passed the theory and received category “B”, can I count it towards receiving category “A”?

No you can not. Despite the fact that the theory is the same, these are two different programs. Those. You will have to take the theory test twice, the driving test twice and the theory and practical exams twice.

Is it possible to study for both categories at once?

Can. There are two options: the first is that you complete the two programs separately. At the same time, you go through everything twice: theory, driving, exams.

The second option is that you enroll in a driving school in a group that is prepared in two categories, but the nuance is that such a group can take as long as you like: from a week to six months.

As a rule, groups for either category “A” or category “B” are recruited much faster, which means you will save a lot of time if you go through two programs separately, rather than waiting for this one group to be recruited for two categories at once.

Is it possible to get categories “A1” and “M”?

The rights of junior categories “A1” and “M” are issued from the age of 16. You can learn to drive earlier, but you can enroll in a driving school and take exams after you turn 16 years old.

At the moment, the programs have been approved, and driving schools that have been accredited are already enrolling students in these groups. Those who wish will have to pass theory, driving and then pass exams at the traffic police. However, if you are 18 years old, then it is better to immediately receive category “A” .

The procedure for moving from category “A1” to category “A” is not yet clear.

Upon receipt of the rights of the senior category “A”, junior categories are opened automatically. It is also worth noting that category “M” (scooters and mopeds up to 50 cc) opens automatically upon receipt of a license in any other category.

Can I take the driving test on my own motorcycle or on a driving school motorcycle?

You cannot take a driving test at a driving school or at a traffic police station on your own motorcycle. The traffic police driving test can be taken on a driving school motorcycle - on the one on which driving training . Those. Now you can forget about the legendary “Minsky”.

But there is one BUT! You can take the driving test on a school motorcycle only if you take the test with a group. If you are going to take the exam separately from the group, then you will take it at “Minsk”. Those.

In order to confidently pass or retake the traffic police driving test, you must always take it with a school group.

What do you need to have with you to take exams for category “A” at the traffic police?

You need to have your passport, the original temporary registration (if you have one), a valid license (if you have one), and the paid state fee “For issuing a driver’s license.” Moreover, the state fee must be paid at the terminals in the traffic police department where you are taking the exam. If you want to pay at Sberbank, you will be asked for detailed details, and it is extremely difficult to find them quickly.

The terminals are on the ground floor, and there are many of them. We recommend carrying small bills with you, because... There will be a commission at the terminals, but they don’t give change. The driving school submits the remaining documents for delivery independently. However, if you are retaking or taking the exams on your own, then take these documents from the driving school and be sure to take them with you - the exams will not be accepted without them.

If you pay the state fee through the State Services portal, you can get a 50% discount.

I've been riding a motorcycle for a long time. Is the exam easy to pass?

It is worth noting that the exam for category “A” is not difficult if you have the necessary skills. If you have been riding a motorcycle for more than just the first season, then it is far from a fact that you will be able to easily pass the exam exercises. In this case, we recommend taking, if not a full driving course, then at least a minimum amount of time specifically for the exam.

The fact is that during the exam it is necessary to complete all the exercises in full accordance with the regulations, namely, stop at the required distances from the lines, pass in the required time; you need to know when to put your foot on the ground and when not to; you need to know which side to enter the snake and much more. Therefore, even having confident driving skills does not guarantee successful passing of the exam. It will be difficult to prepare without a motorcycle school and instructor.

Is driving in the city covered in the driving test?

There are no plans to introduce city driving yet. But it’s better not to wait for this innovation, but to take it now.

Is it true that at first category “A” will only be for motorcycles up to 125 cc? and only after a year of riding small-capacity equipment will it be possible to get on a heavy bike?

At the moment, there are no restrictions on the cubic capacity of motorcycles within category “A”. For this purpose, the “A1” category was introduced for beginners from 16 years of age. It is possible that we will introduce such a system, when the cubic capacity grows from year to year.

There is a logic to this: beginners will not get on powerful sportbikes right away, but will gradually increase power. But many will be upset. To prevent this from affecting you, get your license now, because...

the law is unlikely to have retroactive effect.

Is it possible to take the exam and get a category “A” license in winter?

Yes, you can. The exam for category “A” in the traffic police is accepted all year round. a motorcycle school in winter . For this purpose, there are indoor warm tracks where you can easily master all the skills for safely operating a motorcycle and practice exam exercises.

What is my procedure if I decide to get a category “A” license at your motorcycle school?

1. You collect documents from the list and bring them to us.
We enroll you in a group at our partner driving school. 2. Next, you begin to study traffic rules and prepare for the theoretical exam.
3.

You choose a start date and start learning to ride a motorcycle and prepare for your driving test.
4. As a group, you take a theoretical exam at a driving school and a practical exam at a motorcycle school.
5.

As a group you take theoretical and practical exams at the traffic police.
6. You receive a category “A” license.

We will provide you with an individual approach in each situation. certified instructors will work with you at any time convenient for you. We will provide you with a full set of protective equipment and prepared, technically sound motorcycles of various sizes. You will ride on a huge area of 4000 sq.m. with excellent asphalt and night lighting.

We will be glad to cooperate with you!

Motorcycle school No. 1 – professional training in safe driving!

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How to get a motorcycle license and open category A if there is category B

Having a driver's license allows the owner to drive a certain type of transport, depending on the category received. If you need a class B permit to drive a car, then to drive a motor vehicle you will have to undergo training to open category A.

Legal standards

The procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit periodically undergoes a number of changes. According to the rules, you can only drive a car if you are 18 years old. Similar age restrictions apply to driving a motorcycle. When necessary, you can obtain two permits at once, because it is easiest to open category A in conjunction with a class B permit.

Please note: if you obtain a license of category M, A1 or B1, you can only drive those vehicles that fall within the specified tolerances. But an open type A permit gives the right to drive not only a motorcycle, but also any equipment from the above categories.

The essence of the procedure

To pass your motorcycle license, you will need to prove your knowledge. Moreover, the exam will be not only on theory, but also on practical part.

You can get the necessary training at a regular driving school, which has the appropriate department. It is permissible to contact a specialized motorcycle school.

Testing the theory

Before passing the practical part, you must demonstrate the acquired theoretical skills. This can be done in one of the traffic police departments, or at the place of training.

The entire course of the theoretical part in this category lasts about 110 hours. There is no question of undergoing external training (although there was such an opportunity before).

Please note: only those who recently (less than 3 months ago) passed the theoretical exam for category B are exempt from attending lectures. Often, time restrictions make this rule relevant only to people who open both categories at the same time.

Since the rules are the same for all road users, it will not be difficult for a person with driving experience to pass the theoretical exam for category A.

Driving

Only those who have passed the theoretical exam well can test their skills in practice. But in addition to good results, it is necessary to have positive recommendations from your driving instructor.

This part of the tests includes:

Getting to know the training ground.
Studying different brands of motorcycles.
Application of acquired theoretical knowledge in practice.

There may be more driving lessons than required by law (at least 18 hours). In this case, the conditions are specified additionally. Moreover, the word “hour” means an astronomical period of time equal to 60 minutes.

The practical part is handed over at a specialized motorcycle or auto site. There are a number of exercises that must be completed in order to obtain a motorcycle license. They can be divided into 3 blocks and classified as follows:

Acceleration-braking; overall semicircle; large corridor.
Driving at low speed; rut board; snake
Dimensional eight.

For the exam to be valid, all tasks must be presented with minimal errors. For each miss, a certain number of penalty points are awarded. The maximum allowed number is 4. Otherwise, the applicant is sent to retake.

Violations, as well as the amount of penalty points for each of them, are displayed in the table:

1	3	5
Low beam headlight not on	Self-silencing of the vehicle engine	Foot touching the road
Sharp braking with wheel locking	The turn signal was not given on time	Unplanned change in trajectory
The corresponding hand signal was not given before reducing the speed	Driving in one gear	Offset touching of guard cones
After stopping the vehicle, neutral gear was not engaged	Crossing the marking line
The speed was not low enough when the standard required it	The turn signal was not given
Stopping long before the stop line (40 cm or more)
Hitting or crossing a stop line

Driving is rented at the site. There is no need to travel to the city to conduct an exam for this category. After all parts of the exam are successfully passed, the student has the right to receive category A.

If the applicant fails to complete any task, he is given a retake date. This usually happens within a week. In this case, you are allowed to try to pass the practical exam for 6 months. This is stated in paragraph 12 of Government Resolution No. 1097. The main rule is to successfully pass the theoretical test.

Required documents

To obtain an appropriate driver's license, you must provide the following documents to the traffic police department:

Statement. A sample of it can be found on our website or at the traffic police department.
Identity document (usually a passport).
A piece of paper from a driving school indicating completion of all stages of training.
Medical certificate.
Receipt for payment of state duty.
Previously issued driver's license.
Photos in the amount of 2 pieces (depending on the department, they are taken on site).

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A candidate may be denied a license or a replacement license in some cases. Here they are:

Insufficient number of documents provided.
Any papers are unreliable.
Poor health.
The applicant was deprived of his rights in a category that was already open to him.

Obtaining a new permit with a valid driver's license in hand is not difficult at all. To open category A in the presence of B, a number of certain conditions must be met. This procedure can be simplified as much as possible if you open two permissions at the same time (A and B).

Source: https://AutoLawyer.guru/prava/kategoriya-a/

Driving category "A1"

Since 2013, after changes were made to the traffic law, the driver's license has changed. In addition to external changes, additional designations were added to the main categories - A1, B1, C1.

Having one of these subcategories, the driver has the legal opportunity to drive a lightweight motor vehicle that belongs to the main group.

Category A1 in a driver's license provides the opportunity to operate light-duty motorcycles.

What does category A1 mean?

Car owners who have an open category A mark on their license can drive:

ordinary motorcycles;
motorcycles equipped with sidecars;
three-wheeled vehicles;
four-wheeled vehicles.

IMPORTANT! These vehicles must weigh up to 400 kg (fully loaded).

License designation A1, what does it mean? The presence of such a mark in the driver's document gives its owner the right to drive light motorcycles. In this case, the characteristics of a light motorcycle should be as follows:

engine with a volume of not more than 125 cc. cm;
power not higher than 11 kW.

It is allowed to drive a vehicle with 3 wheels in this category if one of the conditions is met:

its capacity is above 50 cm3;
The vehicle can move at speeds over 45 km/h.

For subcategory A1 there are restrictions on the weight of the vehicle - no more than 550 kg.

Features of obtaining category A1

To become the owner of rights marked category A1, you need to collect a package of documentation consisting of:

driver's passport;
a certificate confirming completion of training at a driving school and certification;
medical certificates;
receipts for payment of state duty;
statements;
driver's license photos.

In practice, there are no difficulties in obtaining cat. There shouldn't be A1. Upon successful completion of all necessary examination requirements, a driver's license is issued on the same day.

IMPORTANT! It is possible to register this category together with category B, if it is already open. It will be enough to simply replace the driver’s license to add the entry “A1” to them.

To do this, you must, along with your existing license, also provide the traffic police with a certificate of passing a medical examination for the right to drive a “light” vehicle.

This rule does not apply to group A, since this is a completely different type of transport. But if a citizen has no rights at all, it will not be possible to avoid going through the entire procedure provided for by the traffic legislation; he will have to study and take an exam at a driving school and the traffic police.

Many people are concerned about the age at which a license to drive a vehicle belonging to category A1 is issued. It is legally permitted to drive such a vehicle from the age of 16. It is possible to obtain category A and B licenses only from the age of 18.

How to open category A1

When obtaining a driver's license for the first time, you need to undergo a special type of training at a driving school, and after completing this course, pass an exam - theory and practice.

To do this you will need:

pay a fee for completing training at a driving school;
master the theory of traffic rules;
acquire and consolidate skills in driving and operating a vehicle directly in a driving school (motorcycle, scooter) under the supervision of an instructor;
undergo a medical examination and obtain an appropriate medical report;
pass the exam (theory and practice) directly at the traffic police;
receive a driving license with an open new category A1.

In the theory part, the exam is taken using exam cards in a computer version. Questions related to traffic rules. You will need to answer questions online for the selected ticket within a certain period of time.

Practice

The practical part of testing driving skills must be completed in two stages: in the courtyard and in the city. The inspector must evaluate the acquired skills and decide on the possibility of allowing the examinee to drive this type of vehicle:

Proof of ability to move in a straight line while shifting gears.
Demonstration of driving on a “rut road”: driving in a straight line at low speed, without lowering your feet from the footrest.
The ability to make a turn, turn at small radii, move in a “snake”, “figure of eight”, “overall semicircle”.
Skills in performing high-speed maneuvers. This type of practical task was introduced on October 14, 2017.

The practical part and, accordingly, the exam will not be counted by the inspector if, during the exam, the examinee:

falls off the motorcycle;
will not be able to complete one of the required practical tasks;
when the engine is running, it will not be able to switch off the gear;
the motorcycle will stall as soon as it starts moving.

But there is no need to be upset if such a situation occurs. You can retake the driving practice after one week at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (provided that it is accepted at a driving school).

In this case, the applicant for category A1 will be asked to go through all the necessary (above) maneuvers again.

If the second attempt is successful and all practical tasks are completed, the driving record will be accepted and the documents will be sent to obtain a license.

The basis for obtaining a driving license with the required category is the submitted application. All of the above documents are attached to it. The application form can be obtained from the State Traffic Inspectorate office or downloaded from its website.

The application shall indicate the following information:

name of the State Traffic Inspectorate department;
information about the applicant who wishes to become the owner of a driver’s license (full name, information about the place of registration of the recipient of the license, date of birth and place, series and passport number);
The reason for applying is to obtain a license or the required category.

When receiving a certificate for the first time, you need to write in the appropriate line “in connection with the completion of training.” If you need to replace your driver's license, you will need to indicate the reason why you need to replace it.

Next, the application must list all the documents attached to it, indicating their numbers, if any were assigned to them.

Video about obtaining rights

After entering all the necessary data into the form, you need to sign and date the application. To ensure that drivers fill out this document correctly, at the stands in the traffic police department you can see samples of any applications submitted to this structure, including for obtaining a license of any category.

Source: http://auto-lawyer.org/voditelskie-prava/prava-kategorii-a1.html

Motorcycle driving license

Until recently, it was possible to drive a scooter without any permits, and boys and girls received motorcycle licenses upon reaching the age of 16.

Unfortunately, or vice versa, fortunately, the requirements for candidates to drive a two-wheeled vehicle have become significantly more stringent.

Is it necessary to receive

In the Russian Federation, driving two-wheeled vehicles that are not driven by human muscular power is permitted only if you have a driver's license of the appropriate category.

Knowing the rules of the road when driving a motorcycle without a license can only save you from an accident, but not from a traffic police inspector, who will definitely send the vehicle to the impound lot and issue a fine to the “illegal” driver.

But do you need a driver’s license for a motocross motorcycle, or can you participate in competitions and training without a category “A” license? This question is not at all difficult to answer.

A cross-country motorcycle belongs to the category of sports equipment and is intended for use on unpaved surfaces, so you do not need to obtain a driver’s license.

The age at which you can obtain a motorcycle license depends on the type of two-wheeled vehicle.

Today, there are the following minimum age requirements for candidates to obtain licenses of categories “M”, “A” and “A1”:

Mopeds and scooters	with engine capacity up to 50 cm3	from 16 years old
Light motorcycles	with engine capacity up to 125 cm3	from 16 years old
Motorcycles	with engine capacity over 125 cm3	from 18 years old
Tricycles and ATVs	with engine capacity over 50 cm3	from 18 years old

You can start training for category “A” long before you reach the age of majority, but you can pass qualifying exams in the traffic police only from the age of 18.

What category in 2018

Due to the emergence of a large number of different types of motorcycles, new classifications of motorcycles by category were introduced to accurately identify such vehicles, as well as streamline the obtaining of permits for their use.

Depending on the engine size, the motorcyclist will need to obtain a driver's license of the following category:

For driving scooters and mopeds	with engine capacity up to 50 m3	"M"
For driving scooters and mopeds	with engine capacity from 50 to 125 cm3	"A1"
For driving motorcycles	with engine capacity over 125 cm3	"A"

Many car enthusiasts are concerned with the question: “Do I need to get a motorcycle license if I have a car license? Even if the driver has category “B” or “C”, it will be necessary to obtain a motorcycle driver’s license.

The only exception is the ability to control scooters with an engine capacity of up to 50 cm3. Such vehicles can be driven with a driver's license of any open category.

With stroller

To drive a motorcycle with a sidecar, you must obtain a category “A” driver’s license.

In addition to a formal permit to drive such a vehicle, you must obtain skills in driving a motorcycle with a side trailer.

The differences from driving a two-wheeled motorcycle are not only in increasing the width of the occupied roadway, but also in making a turn, therefore, to obtain a license, you must undergo training at a driving school.

For moped, scooter

With the introduction of the “M” category, every motorcyclist driving a scooter or moped is required to have a driver’s license of any
category.

If you want to obtain only category “M” licenses, in 2018 you will need to undergo training in specialized educational institutions, after which you will need to pass an exam on knowledge of traffic rules and pass practical driving tests.

Driver requirements

Basic requirements for a candidate to obtain a driving license:

You must obtain a medical certificate before starting training at a driving school. In this case, you can be completely confident that there will be no obstacles when handing over your motorcycle license.

When applying for a certificate, you must indicate the categories for which you plan to take exams at the traffic police.

If category “M” was not allowed in the medical certificate, then when a new driver’s license is issued, driving mopeds and scooters will be prohibited.

With age, everything becomes more or less clear. You can learn to drive a motorcycle or scooter from the age of 16.

Some driving schools provide a flexible schedule for attendance, both theoretical classes and practical driving, so if it is impossible to attend classes on weekdays, you have the opportunity to attend training groups in the evening or sign up for intensive classes on weekends.

Some educational institutions provide the opportunity to study theory without leaving home.

Modern technologies make it possible to easily set up a video conference over the Internet and obtain the necessary knowledge using a computer or other gadgets that support broadband Internet access.

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Obtaining rights

Unlike obtaining a driver’s license for a car, when conducting “motorcycle” exams there are no additional tests carried out on the roads of a populated area.

The traffic police exam is limited only to passing a theoretical exam and testing driving skills at a special site.

Only persons who have submitted all the necessary documents to the traffic police are allowed to take part in the examination.

Set of documents

To obtain rights, you must prepare the following documents:

1. Medical certificate. 2. A copy of your passport.

3. 2 photographs measuring 3 * 4 cm.

4. Receipt for payment of state duty.
5. Statement.
6. Document confirming training at a driving school.

To be admitted to the exams, the medical certificate must indicate permission to drive a motorcycle, moped or scooter.

A copy of the passport must be made from the main page, and thus display the place of registration of the future motorcycle driver.

The driver's license photo must be in color and taken on matte paper.

Registration procedure

After the necessary documents are provided to the traffic police, the procedure for obtaining a driver’s license is carried out in the following order:

A traffic police officer checks all submitted documents for authenticity.
A candidate for a driver's license is allowed to take the exam.
The theoretical part is being handed over.
After passing the theory, the future driver is sent to drive a motorcycle at a special site.
Upon completion of all tests, the citizen is issued a driver's license with a personal signature.

All stages of obtaining a driver's license are mandatory. In 2018, the theoretical exam for obtaining a driver's license is held in special computer classes.

The electronic program for passing the motorcycle exam contains 20 questions that must be answered without a single mistake.

In extra time, you will need to answer an additional 5 questions from the topic on which the mistake was made during the main exam time.

After the theory has been passed, the driver candidate undergoes a driving skills test at a special site. In order to pass the practical exam, you should avoid making mistakes that will result in penalty points.

On the site, it is enough to accumulate more than 4 penalty points to require retaking the practical exam.

You can receive 5 points on the practical exam for the following violations:

Touching the court with your foot.
Entering the stop line.
Hitting a cone.
Failure to give a hand signal while making a left turn.
Stop at a distance of more than 40 cm from the stop line.

Three penalty points may be awarded for:

The engine stalled at the start.
Do not change, if necessary, gears from low to higher and from high to lower gears.
Failure to engage neutral after stopping the motorcycle with the engine running.
Giving a left turn signal after passing the middle of the side corridor.

You can get 1 point when performing exercises on the court for:

The low beam headlights do not turn on.
Sharp braking before the stop line.
Failure to give a hand signal when braking.

The license is valid for 10 years, but even after this period,
you will not need to pass a theoretical or practical exam to replace your driver’s license.

Do I need to undergo training?

Training is not required only if you need to drive a moped with an engine capacity of up to 50 cm3, but this simplified option can only be used if you have a driver’s license for other vehicles.

If you want to get a driver's license only to drive a low-power scooter, you can go through the program and take exams to obtain a category “M” license.

A more practical option is to undergo training for a higher category and pass an exam to obtain a license for a car or a motorcycle.

In this case, category “M” opens automatically, and special additional training is not required.

Price

As for the cost of a driver’s license, this figure may vary significantly depending on:

The only things that remain unchanged are state fees for obtaining a driver’s license, as well as for conducting examination tests.

You can reduce costs by choosing an educational institution where the course can be completed at minimal rates, but in this case you can expect the availability of a material and technical base that is far from perfect.

The total costs of studying in the Russian Federation will be distributed as follows, depending on the region:

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