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Category A1 licence · 125 cc motorcycles
Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW, from the age of 16
What can you drive?
Motorcycles with a maximum engine capacity of 125 cm³, a maximum power of 11 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.
Tricycles with power not exceeding 15 kW.
Agricultural machinery that does not exceed the size limits of motorcycles.
How much does it cost and what to bring?
Required documents:
- Identity card (driving license if present)
- Residence permit (non-EU citizens)
- 2 passport photos photo specifications
- Medical history certificate from the attending physician
- Stamped specialist medical certificate (doctor on site on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, Fridays at 5:00 PM, or Saturdays at 11:00 AM)
Rates:
If you want to complete both theoretical and practical training at the driving school.
- Registration
- € 350.00
- Theoretical course
- € 200.00
- Theoretical exam
- € 30.00
- 60' driving lesson
- € 60.00
- Practical exam
- € 130.00
- Textbook.
- Theoretical course 3 times a day.
- DSA course (if certified)
- Classroom quiz with teacher.
- Access our website for online quizzes.
- Issue of the provisional licence (foglio rosa).
- Protective gear for the driving test.
If you prepare for the theory test on your own and only take the driving lessons and practical test at a driving school.
- Registration
- € 350.00
- 60' driving lesson
- € 60.00
- Practical exam
- € 130.00
- Collect foglio rosa at office motorizzazione.
- Protective gear for the driving test.
The path, step by step
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Theoretical lessons
Our teacher is waiting for you in the classroom to best explain the topics useful for preparing for the theory driving test, every day from MONDAY to FRIDAY from 10 : 00 to 11 : 00 , from 15 : 00 to 16 : 00 or from 19 : 00 to 20 : 00 .
To support you in taking the quizzes we have classroom sessions available every day from MONDAY to FRIDAY from 11 : 00 to 12 : 00 , from 16 : 00 to 17 : 00 , and on TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 18 : 00 to 19 : 00 .
DSA: if you have a DSA certification, you can also participate for free in specific lessons held on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 17 : 00 to 18 : 00 .
FOREIGNERS: specific additional courses are held periodically, on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS from 20 : 00 to 21 : 00 , to make it easier for those who have problems with the Italian language to understand the quizzes.
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Theoretical exam
It is carried out at the provincial office of the Motorizzazione Civile in Pisa and consists of a quiz test made up of 30 "V" and "F" questions lasting 30 minutes, where you can make a maximum of 3 errors.
If you have DSA certification, the test may last 10 minutes longer.
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Provisional licence (foglio rosa)
The foglio rosa is issued the day after the theory test and allows you to drive vehicles in the category for which the license was requested. It is valid for 1 years and allows you to take 3 practical tests. The practical test cannot be taken earlier than one month after the date of the test.
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Practical lessons
Our instructors are available from MONDAY to FRIDAY from 08 : 00 to 20 : 00 and on SATURDAY from 08 : 00 to 13 : 00 .
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Practical exam in 3 phases
The practical test begins with a "first phase" carried out in a private yard, consisting of verifying the driver's ability to prepare for safe driving:
- ability to wear the helmet and protective clothing correctly
- checking the vehicle's controls and devices
Subsequently, a "second phase" will be carried out consisting of:
- putting the motorcycle on and off its stand and moving it while walking beside it
- two balance tests, obstacle avoidance and braking between the cones
The "third phase" will be driving in traffic.
Vehicles used for the practical test
You can choose to take the practical test with a geared or automatic motorcycle.
With the A1 you can also work your way up to a car licence
Frequently Asked Questions
If I ride a two-wheeled motorcycle with the foglio rosa, can I carry passengers?
With the provisional licence (foglio rosa) for categories AM, A1, A2 and A, carrying passengers is not allowed.
When riding a two-wheeled motorcycle with the foglio rosa, do I have to ride on quiet roads?
No, you can drive on all urban and secondary extra-urban roads. The "little-used roads" requirement, repealed by Legislative Decree no. 121 of 2021, is no longer required.
If I take the test on an automatic motorcycle, can I ride a geared motorcycle?
No, it's not possible. However, if you take the test on a geared motorcycle, you can ride both.
Is it possible to drive a 125cc motorcycle on main extra-urban roads and on the motorway?
Driving on these types of roads is permitted only if the driver is of legal age.
Do you need more information?
We are at your disposal: choose as you prefer.