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You can become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the scheme

• Overview

  You can become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider…

• Ways to become a trainer

  Apply to become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer. Get an advanced…

• Taking the theory test

  You can book your instructor theory test when the Driver and Vehicle…

• Managing your registration

  You must carry your Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced…

• Standards checks and monitoring

  You must take a standards check to make sure you can continue to be a…

• Documents to record training

  The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will email you the…

What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules

• Overview

  There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before…

• Licences issued before 19 January 2013

  If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…

• Bike categories, ages and licence requirements

  Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…

• Safety equipment

  Helmet You must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road.…

Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.

• Updated: 24 July 2020

Improve your riding skills using the enhanced rider scheme - you could get a motorcycle insurance discount when you complete it

How to set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and the direct access scheme (DAS) to learner riders

When to take motorcycle or moped compulsory basic training (CBT): who needs to take it, how to book the course, and what's involved in the training

When to book your motorcycle, moped or scooter tests, what to take with you, what happens during the tests, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled

Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.

• Updated: 23 April 2021

From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.

• Updated: 9 June 2015

Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured