You may use a motorcycle/sidecar combination for doing a CBT.  Your CBT certificate will then restrict you to ride combinations only.  You would need to retake a CBT on a solo machine before taking the practical motorcycling test. 

In general the practical motorcycling test cannot be taken using a motorcycle/sidecar combination.  However, if you have a physical disability which prevents you from riding a solo machine you may use a combination.  If successful your licence would then be valid only for riding combinations. 

You may practice on a combination with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16Kw/kg.  On obtaining a full standard category A licence you will be restricted to the above power/weight ratio for two years.  At 21 you may, subject to Direct or Accelerated Access provisions, practice and take your test on a larger combination.

The last word – Disabled riders. 

As long as you hold a valid provisional motorcycle licence and are not excluded from driving by medical rules of the DVLA there are a wide range of options available to the disabled motorcyclist. 

Modifications can readily be made to controls enabling those with prosthetic limbs to have tailor made hand controls that combine Throttle/Brake/Clutch on either the right or left side of the handle bars. Gear levers can be swapped to the opposite side of the bike or even the facility for hand changed gears. 

For those with learning difficulties, arrangements can be made for one-to-one tuition where the student can progress at their own pace with added attention to their own special requirements. Hard of hearing?  Don’t be shut out, motorcycling tuition can be arranged to suit your needs and abilities of communication. 

If you are in doubt about your capability to ride a motorcycle please get in touch with us where or highly trained staff would be pleased to go through all the options with you.