Categories A, A1, A2, AM

What are driving categories A, A1, A2, AM and how do they differ?

Category A

Driving category A includes tricycles with a power of more than 15 kW and motorcycles. With a category A driving license, you can drive vehicles classified in categories AM, A1, A2 without any restrictions.

Category A1

Category A1 includes motorcycles with an engine displacement of more than 50 cm3 but not more than 125 cm3, a power output not exceeding 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg, as well as tricycles with a power output not exceeding 15 kW.

Category A2

Category A2 includes motorcycles with a power not exceeding 35 kW, a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg and which are not derived from a vehicle with more than twice the power.

AM category

The AM category includes mopeds and light quadricycles.

Moped – a two-wheeled motor vehicle with a maximum design speed of not less than 25 km/h and not more than 45 km/h and with an engine displacement not exceeding 50 cm3 (in the case of an internal combustion engine) and a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (in the case of an electric motor), or a three-wheeled motor vehicle with a maximum design speed of not less than 25 km/h and not more than 45 km/h and with an engine displacement not exceeding 50 cm3 (in the case of a spark (positive) ignition engine), a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (in the case of another type of internal combustion engine), and a maximum net power not exceeding 4 kW (in the case of an electric motor).

Light quadricycle – a four-wheeled motor vehicle with an unladen mass (excluding batteries, if it is an electric motor-powered vehicle) of no more than 350 kg, a maximum design speed of no more than 45 km/h and an engine displacement of no more than 50 cm3 (in the case of a spark (positive) ignition engine), a maximum net power of no more than 4 kW (in the case of a different type of internal combustion engine), and a maximum nominal power of no more than 4 kW (in the case of an electric motor).

Thus, the main differences between categories A, A1, A2, AM are the power of the vehicles. With categories A, A1, A2 you can drive motorcycles, with category A you can drive tricycles, and with category AM you can drive only mopeds and light quadricycles.

Prices for categories A, A1, A2, AM

• Maintaining categories A, A1, A2 will cost from 440 EUR.

• Maintaining the AM category will cost from 10 EUR.

The cost of holding categories A, A1, A2 (motorcycle license) includes 6 common aspects, which are presented below:

• Driving theory learning . Its price depends on whether you will study the theory externally (independently) or with a group. If you study driving theory independently, you will not have to pay extra for this part, but if you choose to study with a group, the theory lessons will cost about 50 EUR. Some driving schools offer both remote and contact theory lessons, so the price varies depending on the choice.
  
  If you study externally with the help of EKET.LT KET test solution plans, you will have 7 days of unlimited solutions now for only 5.40 EUR, and when choosing 14 or 31-day plans, they will additionally include individual driving instructor consultation and group remote lectures. The 14-day package at EKET.LT now costs 7.70 EUR, and the 31-day package costs 14.90 EUR. You can try 200-question KET tests for category A for free.

• Driving practice training. Practical driving for categories A, A1, A2 takes 10 academic hours, which cost about 300 EUR in total.

• Taking the theory exam at "Regitra". The price of this theoretical knowledge test (for categories A, A1, A2) is 10 Eur.

• Taking the practical exam at "Regitra". When taking the practical exam (for categories A, A1, A2) with a "Regitra" vehicle, the exam will cost 77.90 EUR, and when taking it with your own vehicle - 37.90 EUR.

• Vehicle rental for the exam at "Regitra". You can rent a vehicle for the practical exam at "Regitra" at a driving school, which will cost up to 80 EUR.

• Other possible costs. You may also have to pay for a health check (up to 40 EUR), a first aid course completion certificate (up to 30 EUR) and additional driving lessons to consolidate your knowledge. Additional lessons cost around 50 EUR/ac. hour, depending on the school or teacher.

The cost of maintaining the AM category includes 3 aspects, which are presented below:

• Driving theory learning. Its price depends on whether you will study the theory externally (independently) or with a group. If you study driving theory independently, you will not have to pay extra for this part, but if you choose to study with a group, theory lessons will cost from 50 EUR.
  
  If you study externally with the help of EKET.LT KET test solution plans, you will have 7 days of unlimited solutions now for only 5.40 EUR, and when choosing 14 or 31-day plans, they will additionally include individual driving instructor consultation and group remote lectures. The 14-day package at EKET.LT now costs 7.70 EUR, and the 31-day package costs 14.90 EUR. You can try 200-question KET tests for the AM category for free.

• Taking the theory exam at "Regitra". The price of this theoretical knowledge test (for the AM category) is 10 Eur.

• Other possible costs: You may also have to pay for a health check (up to 40 EUR) and a first aid course completion certificate (up to 30 EUR).

It is important to note that the cost of maintaining all categories of rights depends largely on each individual's abilities; some may be able to pass the exams on the first try, while others may have to pay for additional driving lessons or retake exams.

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What are the requirements for categories A, A1, A2, AM?

The requirements for categories A, A1, A2, AM vary depending on the type and power of the vehicle. 

A common requirement applies to these categories - in order to take the theory exam for categories A, A1, A2, AM at the "Regitra", you will be required to submit a driver's health certificate and a first aid course certificate . Other requirements for each category differ according to the minimum driving age:

Category A requirements

The minimum age for obtaining the right to drive a category A vehicle is 20 years , except for the right to drive a tricycle. In order to obtain the right to drive a category A motorcycle, it is necessary to have two years of driving experience in category A2 vehicles. The requirement to have two years of driving experience in category A2 vehicles does not apply to persons who have reached the age of 24. The right to drive a tricycle with a power exceeding 15 kW is granted from the age of 21.

You can start studying for category A without having category A2 if you are 23 years old or older. At the age of 23, you can fully complete the category A course at school, and pass the theoretical knowledge test at "Regitra" - only at the age of 24.

Category A1 requirements

The minimum age to obtain a driving license is 16 years .

With 2 years of driving experience in category B and a driver's license proving this, it will be enough to additionally drive 3 ac. hours with an A1 category motorcycle at a driving school. In "Regitra" you will no longer have to take the A1 category theory and practical driving exams. Your driver's license will be replaced - the appropriate code will be entered in it, indicating that you can drive A1 category vehicles.

Category A2 requirements

The minimum age to obtain a driving license is 18 years .

AM category requirements

The minimum age to obtain a driving license is 15 years .