AM licence vs A2 licence
Typical young-rider comparison: AM allows mopeds (50 cc, 45 km/h) from age 15. A2 allows motorcycles up to 35 kW from age 18, unlocking most modern bikes. If you're 15-17, AM is your only immediate option; once you turn 18, A2 is a massive step up.
| Feature | AMAM License - Moped | A2A2 License - Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 15 years | 18 years |
| Authorised vehicles | Mopeds up to 50 cc and light quadricycles. | Motorcycles up to 35 kW. |
| Exam questions | 20 | 20 |
| Exam time | 20 min | 20 min |
| Max errors | 2 | 2 |
| Options per question | 3 | 3 |
AM License - Moped
Mopeds and light quadricycles.
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Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
See syllabus & testFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between the AM and A2 licences?
Typical young-rider comparison: AM allows mopeds (50 cc, 45 km/h) from age 15. A2 allows motorcycles up to 35 kW from age 18, unlocking most modern bikes. If you're 15-17, AM is your only immediate option; once you turn 18, A2 is a massive step up.
What is the minimum age for each?
AM licence: age 15. A2 licence: age 18.
How is the DGT theory exam in each case?
AM: 20 questions, 20 minutes, max 2 errors. A2: 20 questions, 20 minutes, max 2 errors.
What vehicles can I drive with each licence?
AM: Mopeds up to 50 cc and light quadricycles. A2: Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
Which one should I get first?
If by age you can only access the AM (minimum age 15), start there and consider stepping up to the A2 when you reach 18. If you already have the age for both, going straight to the A2 is usually more cost-effective (one training, one exam, one fee) — the AM loses relative value if the A2 covers every vehicle you're interested in.
Can I step up from AM to A2 without sitting a new full exam?
It depends on the category. Some permit pairs allow experience-based promotion with a simplified test (e.g. A1 → A2 after 2 years, or A2 → A after 2 years, with a short course and the specific tasa 2.3 fee of €28.87). Others, such as B → C or C → C+E, require full training and a specific exam even if you already hold the lower one. Check with your driving school or your Provincial Traffic Authority before enrolling.
How much time difference is there between passing one and the other?
Getting either takes 2 to 6 months if you study consistently and book sittings without delays. If you already hold the AM and step up to the A2 by experience (when the promotion path is available), the time drops to 4–8 weeks. Going directly to both at separate moments adds the time of each: the wait for official DGT sittings is the longest factor, not training itself.
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