What is the youngest age you can ride a moped UK?
Becoming a moped rider
The minimum age to ride a moped is 16 years and you will need to: complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for the relevant motorcycle category. pass a theory test.
Can you drive a scooter at 14?
Registration Laws/ Licensing Laws
The “B” restriction means you aren’t old enough or properly licensed to operate a motorcycle, but you can operate motor-driven cycles like mopeds, scooters, and motorized bikes. You must be at least 14 years old to apply for a “B” restricted motorcycle license.
How fast is 50cc in mph?
Typically, a 50cc moped is going to have a top speed of 30 miles per hour. At 30mph, you are going to be driving more than fast enough for most local trips. Driving around a town, city, village, or local area is much easier at 30mph.
Do I need to pass a test to ride a moped?
First, you have to complete your CBT. You then have to pass the Motorcycle Theory Test and undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine up to 50cc. The advantages over just passing a CBT course alone, are that you can ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
Can a 14 year boy drive Scooty?
Under the current regulations, people between the age of 16 to 18 can obtain a license for driving two-wheelers with an engine capacity of less than 50 cc.
Can a 14 year old drive UK?
How old do you have to be to drive in Britain? You can apply for a provisional licence from the age of 15 years and nine months. But you have to wait until you turn 16 before riding a moped or light quad bike and 17 before driving a car on a public road in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Can a 16 year old drive UK?
Overview. You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old. You can start driving a car when you’re 17. You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
How much is a CBT test UK?
If you already have that – or a full UK driving licence – you can skip this step. How much does the CBT certificate cost? A CBT (compulsory basic training) test can cost between £130 to £170, but the price can vary between instructors. The certificate is valid for two years.