Motorbikes - Getting a Licence and Taking the Test
Before riding a motorcycle on the road:
1) You will need a valid Jersey provisional licence for the category you require, ie. Moped-P, Light Motorcycle-A1, Heavy Motorcycle-A. This must be obtained from your Parish Hall.
2) If you are applying for a moped or light motorcycle licence (or heavy motorcycle following a period of disqualification), your provisional licence will not be valid until you obtain a certificate to confirm that you have successfully completed Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).
3) If you are applying for a category A (Heavy Motorcycle), you must have held a FULL (pink) licence for a light motor-cycle (category A1), for at least 12 months. If your application is following a period of disqualification, you will require a CBT certificate before you are entitled to ride on the road as a learner.
Riding on the road
You must wear an approved crash helmet and should wear bright protective clothing, such as gloves, boots and a motor-cycle jacket.
Learner riders are not allowed to carry passengers.
Before your provisional licence expires you will have to attempt the driving test, which is in two parts, the theory test and the practical test.
The theory test
Information on the theory test is available here.
Booking the practical test
Bookings must be made at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Department or online at http://www.dvs.gov.je/. Phone bookings are not available.
You will be required to produce:
1) Your valid Jersey provisional licence for the category of driving test being taken.
2) Your theory test certificate.
3) Your CBT certificate, if required.
Cancelling your test
To cancel your test booking and obtain a refund, or alter a test booking, you will have to give three clear working days' notice (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays), and produce your receipt.
The practical test
Please arrive early for your test - lateness will result in the loss of your test and fee.
The documents to be produced to the examiner are:
(documents must be originals - faxes/photocopies are not acceptable)
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A current Jersey provisional licence valid for the category of driving test being taken. |
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A valid certificate of insurance or cover note. |
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A Motorcycle CBT pass certificate - if one is required. |
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A valid theory test pass certificate issued in Jersey. | |
Failure to produce the documents required will result in your not being able to take your driving test and you will lose your fee. 2) to 4) do not apply to island knowledge tests.
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Your machine
Your machine will need to be in a roadworthy condition, display a valid insurance disc, display the required registration plate with an integral red L-plate for learner (if you have any doubt about this requirement, please ask for the appropriate leaflet), which comply with the category on your licence and meet the following requirements.
Moped (category P)
i) An engine capacity which does not exceed 50cc
ii) A maximum design speed of 30mph
iii) A kerbside weight which does not exceed 250kg.
Light Motorcycle (category A1)
i) An engine capacity of at least 75cc and no more than 125cc
ii) A maximum power output of 11kw
iii) A power to weight ratio of 100kw/tonne.
Heavy Motorcycle (category A)
i) An engine capacity of at least 240cc
ii) An unladen weight which does not exceed 407kg.
The on-road test
This section of the test is applicable to all categories.
Before the test you will be fitted with a radio receiver and speaker. The examiner will follow you in a car and give you instructions. The examiner will be looking for you to demonstrate that you can: ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users; use rear observation when appropriate; assume the correct road position when riding and at junctions; and generally ride safely and competently in a variety of road and traffic conditions.
The off-road test
This is only applicable to category A (heavy motorcycle).
The examiner will observe you performing a variety of manoeuvres in an area away from the public highway.
You will be asked to ride:
i) Three figures of eight through cones,
ii) A slalom through cones,
iii) A U-turn in an enclosed area,
iv) A controlled stop in a specific area,
v) An emergency stop,
vi) Alongside the examiner who will walk, varying his/her pace.
