Definitions

Question 1

Public road - as defined by Vehicle excise and regulations act 1994

Answer 1

Any road that a roads authority has a duty to maintain

Question 2

Mechanically propelled vehicle

Answer 2

No exact definition.

Mechanically propelled Includes propulsion by internal combustion engine, steam or electricity

A vehicle will remain mechanically propelled providing motive power can be readily applied or reapplied.

Question 3

Motor vehicle

Answer 3

Is a mechanically propelled vehicle

Intended or adapted

For use on the roads

Question 4

Road

Answer 4

Anyway other than a waterway
Over which there is a public right of passage by whatever means
And whether subject to a toll or not
And include roads verges
And bridges whether perm or temp
Over which or tunnel through which, the road passes
And any reference to a road includes parts thereof

Question 5

Moped

Answer 5

Exact definition on PINS

can be considered a motor vehicle that

> has fewer than fewer than 4 wheels
does not exceed 50cc
maximum speed does not exceed 30mph

Question 6

Provisional moped licence restrictions

Answer 6

1. Minimum age - 16
2. Before ridden on road driver must have a provisional moped licence and thereafter take basic training (CBT). Certificate on completion lasts 2years
3. Must display “L” plates
4. No pillion passengers

Question 7

Full moped licence restrictions

Answer 7

1. Minimum age - 16
2. Take basic training (CBT) and gain Certificate on completion lasts 2years
3. Pass accompanied rider test
4. Disregard “L” plates
5. Carry pillion passengers
6. Not allowed on motorway
7. Provisional motorcycle/scooter entitlement is given provided person has attained 17years

Question 8

Motorcycle

Answer 8

Is a mechanically propelled vehicle with less than 4 wheels and not exceeding 410g

Question 9

Provisional motorcycle licence restrictions

Answer 9

1. Minimum age - 17
2. Before ridden on road driver must under or basic training (CBT). Certificate on completion lasts 2years
3. Must display “L” plates
4. No pillion passengers
5. No motorway
6. Take and pass test to gain full licence within 2 years

Question 10

Full motorcycle licence restrictions

Answer 10

1. Minimum age - 19
2. The size of motorcycle is restricted for 2 years to 35kw or a power to weight ration of 0.2kw per kg
3. Disregard “L” plates
4. Carry pillion passengers
5. Full moped entitlement is given
6. After 2 years can drive motorcycle of unrestricted size