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Motorcycles (AM, A1, A2 and A)

Motorcycle licences, Initial Basic Training and the driving test in Ireland.

Topic 1

Motorcycle licence categories AM, A1, A2 and A

Age limits and the step-by-step route.

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Topic 2

Initial Basic Training (IBT)

What IBT covers, how long it lasts and the certificate.

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Topic 3

The motorcycle theory and driving test

Format and what examiners check.

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Topic 4

Helmets and protective gear

Legal helmet standards and recommended clothing.

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Topic 5

Controls and pre-ride checks

Throttle, clutch, brakes and daily checks.

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Topic 6

Slow riding, positioning and cornering

Core riding skills.

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Topic 7

Braking and riding in bad weather

Brake use and conditions.

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Topic 8

Learner motorcyclist rules

Restrictions, L plates and penalty points.

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Quiz: Motorcycles (AM, A1, A2 and A)

Ten random questions from across this part.

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