Driving license of the category

A2

Category A2 driving license

Access to driving two-wheelers, motorbikes and scooters has been completely reformed since January 19, 2013, from 50 cm³ to large displacement. New intermediate category (A2) for less than 47.5 hp and access to large displacement, now reserved for older or better trained bikers thanks to post license training. A new possibility is offered to pass all the licenses on an automatic vehicle, in particular maxi-scooters.

Progressive access to engine capacity with post-license training

One of the main principles of this reform is to lower the age of direct access to large displacement (category A), by now imposing a minimum of 24 years for inexperienced bikers. It allows access to category A after two years of experience acquired with the A2 license (less than 47.5 hp) and post-license training of 7 hours. On paper, category A is therefore also and above all accessible from the age of 20, but after two years of experience and returning to motorcycle school for a day, real experience has therefore been largely privileged.

7h A2 to A training

If you have had the A2 license for more than 2 years, a 7-hour training course is mandatory to allow you to access the A license and drive a motorcycle with a power greater than 35 kW! The 7h training from A2 license to A license allows holders of the A2 driving license for at least two years to obtain the A license (The training can be followed within three months before the anniversary date of the two years of obtaining category A2 driving license). This training is part of a "post license" approach and has the following objectives: - To bring to the understanding of essential and / or specific theoretical contributions, to the safe practice of driving a motorcycle with a greater than 35 kW; - To understand the usefulness of mastering simple know-how and techniques that are essential for the safe practice of driving a motorcycle with a power greater than 35 kW; - To work, in particular on the detection-analysis-decision and action process, as part of a conduct audit.

Conditions to be met by the candidate

Age

To take the A2 license exam, you must be at least 18 years old. If you were born after 1987 and this is the 1st category of license that you pass, you must hold the school road safety certificate (ASSR) or the road safety certificate (ASR).

Nationality

If you are French and are under 18, you must be in good standing with the citizen census obligations. If you are a foreigner, you must have been living in France for at least 6 months and have a valid residence permit.

Health

If you have a health problem (disability or disabling illness), you must have passed a prior medical check up before a doctor approved by the prefect.