Motorcycle lessons

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Introduction

To obtain a motorcycle license, you must take a mandatory motorcycle course. This mandatory course lasts 4 hours (if you already hold an A1 license) or 12 hours. If you’re unsure, check the right side of your learner’s permit: the number of hours required is indicated there.

The basic motorcycle practical course (4h) is mandatory for those who already have an A1 license and wish to obtain the A license.

The basic motorcycle practical course (12h) is mandatory for anyone wishing to obtain a category A or subcategory A1 driving license.

The 4h and 12h basic courses are not beginner courses. If you want to get started with motorcycle riding or improve your skills before your mandatory course, we recommend taking private lessons with one of our instructors.

Private lesson

170CHF

Book

4h mandatory course

Contents

The motorcycle course lasts 12 hours to obtain categories A1 and A, and must be completed within 4 months of the issuance of the learner’s permit. If a second learner’s permit is issued, the previously completed course remains valid for 12 months.

The course is divided into 3 modules of 4 hours. To obtain the unrestricted A category, you must have held the A category limited to 35kW for at least two years.

Practical exam

The practical motorcycle license exam in Geneva lasts 50 minutes and is structured as follows:

A section on circuit maneuvering elements

A party in traffic

Caution - Required equipment The Geneva Cantonal Vehicle Office does not provide vehicles for the practical test. You must bring your own vehicle and protective equipment, along with your vehicle registration certificate and valid learner's permit.

Ensure that your protective equipment meets the following requirements:

Helmet

(approved according to ECE Regulation No. 22)

Motorcycle gloves

or gloves made of resistant material

Motorcycle jacket

or sturdy jacket (such as leather or denim)

Motorcycle pants

or long, durable pants (such as jeans)

Motorcycle boots

or sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

The motorcycle license in Geneva works as follows:

Maneuvers

narrow corridor, a slalom course, a figure eight, and braking at 50 km/h.

Traffic

assessment of the ability to adapt to urban traffic for scooters and motorcyclists.

Motorcycle lessons

Private lesson

170CHF

4h mandatory course

110CHF

12h mandatory course

300CHF