In order to receive a motorcycle license, you need to master all skills necessary to be able to carry out safe and independent driving style. This includes taking all other road users, the environment and other circumstances into consideration while frequenting the traffic.

The A1 license allows you to ride light motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of up to 125 cm³ and a maximum power of 11 kW.

The minimum age for the A1 license is 16 years.

In order to receive a motorcycle license, you need to master all skills necessary to be able to carry out safe and independent driving style. This includes taking all other road users, the environment and other circumstances into consideration while frequenting the traffic.

The A2 driving license allows you to ride motorcycles with a maximum power of 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg, and it must not have been converted from a vehicle with more than double that power.

The minimum age for A2 drivers license is 18 years.

In order to receive a motorcycle license, you need to master all skills necessary to be able to carry out safe and independent driving style. This includes taking all other road users, the environment and other circumstances into consideration while frequenting the traffic.

The A license allows you to ride all types of motorcycles.

The minimum age for the A license is 20 years if the driver has held an A2 license for at least two years.
Without a prior A2 license, the minimum age for the A license is 24 years.

Upgrading a category A1 driving licence to a category A2 driving licence

If you are at least 18 years old and you have a category A1 driving licence which is obtained at least two years earlier, you may upgrade your A1 driving licence to a A2 driving licence.

There are two options if you want to upgrade your driving license to A2:

1) Through driving instruction (7 hours, comprising 2 hours of theory instruction and 5 hours of driving instruction). The driving school will give you a certificate of the received driving instruction, which should be delivered to the Ajovarma service point together with your driving licence permit application (in this case you can not apply for a driving licence permit using Traficom’s e-Service). Instruction may not be given with a driving instruction permit.

2) By taking a category A2 handling test and driving test. For this, you must apply for a driving licence permit at Traficom's service provider Ajovarma’s office (in this case you can not apply for a driving licence permit using Traficom’s e-Service).
If you wish to obtain a category A2 driving licence before having 2 years of driving experience, you must take a driving examination (a theory test, handling test and driving test). Also in this case, the minimum age of 18 applies.

If you have a category A1 driving licence and you would like to upgrade it directly to a category A driving licence, you must take a driving examination (a theory test, handling test and driving test). In this case, the minimum age is 24.

Upgrading a category A2 driving licence to a category A driving licence

If you are at least 20 years old and you have a category A2 driving licence which is obtained at least two years earlier, you may upgrade your A2 driving licence to a A driving licence.

There are two options if you want to upgrade your driving license to A2:

1) Through driving instruction (7 hours, comprising 2 hours of theory instruction and 5 hours of driving instruction). The driving school will give you a certificate of the received driving instruction, which should be delivered to the Ajovarma service point together with your driving licence permit application (in this case you can not apply for a driving licence permit using Traficom’s e-Service). Instruction may not be given with a driving instruction permit.

2) Taking a category A handling test and driving test. For this, you must apply for a driving licence permit at Traficom’s service provider Ajovarma’s office (in this case you can not apply for a driving licence permit using Traficom’s e-Service).
You may also obtain a category A driving licence without having a separate driving experience by taking a driving examination (a theory test, handling test and driving test). In this case, the minimum age is 24. In this situation you can apply for a driving licence permit using Traficom’s e-Service or at Traficom’s service provider Ajovarma’s office.

1. Register for a motorcycle course via tel. 063178174 or 0505465021 or email [email protected]

2. Apply for a driving license permit

There are two ways to apply for a driving license permit.

(A) Book an appointment for filling in and submitting an application form at Traficom’s service provider Ajovarma’s office.
https://www.a-katsastus.fi/en/driving-licences-and-permits/

You can obtain an application from Ajovarma.

(B) You may apply for a driving license using Traficom’s e-Service, provided that you meet the requirements for using the service. The requirements are that you have a valid Finnish ID card or Finnish passport and your own bank codes. A driving license permit is applied for, depending on the situation, in the First driving license, Upgrading a driving license or Renew your driving license service.

The driving license permit has to be valid before the student can participate in the driving examination (theory- and driving test).

 
3. Start with theory instruction

All theory instruction is conducted in person.
If needed, all theory lessons can be conducted online.

The training for candidates for first driving licenses (EAS), is compulsory for all who are applying for a driving license for the first time.

Instruction includes 4 hours of theory training on the basics of traffic
The purpose of this training is to provide the person applying for a driving license with basic information about the road traffic system, vehicle interaction and risks, factors affecting the safety of different road user groups, responsibilities and obligations associated with driving motor vehicles, and other requirements for driving safely and with good situational awareness.

We also offer additional theory lessons covering the topics of driving a motorcycle (2h), which we recommend you attend.  This can enhance your knowledge and confidence when preparing for the theoretical test.
By participating in extra theory lessons, you can prepare more effectively for the theoretical test. This can increase your chances of passing the test on your first attempt, saving you time and money by avoiding the need to retake the exam.
Increasing your theoretical knowledge of driving a motorcycle and safety regulations can help you become a safer and more aware driver. This can reduce the risk of accidents and injuries for both yourself and other road users."

4. Participate in the theory test

The driving school will handle the appointment for the theory test on your behalf, or you can use
https://www.a-katsastus.fi/en/driving-licences-and-permits/

You will receive a booking confirmation to your e-mail.

You may participate in the tests as follows:

Category A1: you may take the theory test one month before you turn 16.
Category A2: you may take the theory test one month before you turn 18.
Category A: you may take the theory test one month before you turn 24.

Ajovarma provides the theory examination services: Ajovarma, Rantamaantie 40A, 65350 Vaasa.

Here you can read about the content of the theory test and how to prepare for the theory test:
https://traficom.fi/en/transport/drivers-and-vehicles/driving-licenses/driving-examination

Documents required for a theory test:

• A Certificate of the 4-hour training for candidates for first driving licenses (EAS), if you are getting your first driving license (sent electronically to Ajovarma)
• Guardian's consent (you get the form from the driving school or via Traficom's website)
• A valid photo ID, such as a passport or a photo ID issued by the police.
• Cash/bankcard to pay the test.
• You can also pay for the theory test in advance through the reservation confirmation.
   

5. Driving lessons

You can book the driving lessons by calling 063178174 or visiting the office.
Cancellations by calling the office 063178174 or 0505465021!

If you cancel your driving lesson within 24-hours of the lesson starting you will be charged 50% of the fee for the lesson.
If we are not able to answer the call, please leave a text message to phone number 0505465021.

Driving lessons for A1, A2 and A are conducted at Drivingschool Rönn in Vaasa.

6. Driving test

You book the driving test by calling or visiting the driving school. You will receive a booking confirmation to your e-mail.

To take the driving test, you must have passed the theory test and participated in the compulsory teaching.

You may participate in the tests as follows:

Category A1: you may take the driving test once you are 16.
Category A2: you may take the driving test once you are 18.
Category A: you may take the driving test once you are 24.

The driving test for a motorcycle license is 50 minutes long. At the beginning of the driving test, a handling test is performed.
Here you can familiarize yourself with the motorcycle handling test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ft7OrUETw

Documents required for the driving test:

• Certificate of instruction and examination (E100). The form is available from your driving school.
• A valid photo ID, such as a passport or a photo ID issued by the police.
• Cash/bankcard to pay the test.
• You can also pay the test online via the booking confirmation e-mail.
   

Here you can read about how to prepare for the driving test:
https://traficom.fi/en/transport/drivers-and-vehicles/driving-licenses/driving-examination

You can read more here:
https://traficom.fi/en/transport/drivers-and-vehicles/driving-licenses/getting-motorcycle-driving-licence
https://traficom.fi/en/transport/drivers-and-vehicles/driving-licenses/upgrading-motorcycle-driving-licence-category