Driving licence · A2
Category A2 motorcycle licence. More power, safely.
From age 18, ride motorcycles up to 35 kW — the right step between a 125 and an unrestricted bike.
Category A2 · Motorcycles
What you can drive
- maximum power
- 35 kW
- power-to-weight ratio
- 0.2 kW/kg
- minimum age
- 18 years
- Motorcycles up to 35 kW, with power-to-weight ratio up to 0.2 kW/kg
- Motorcycles not derived from a model with more than double the power
- Everything A1 and AM allow
Limits
It does not cover motorcycles above 35 kW. With 2 years of A2 you can get category A from age 20.
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Be at least 18 (you can enrol 6 months before)
Your path
From enrolment to your A2 licence
- Enrolment
- Theory training
- Theory test
- Practical training
- Practical test
- Category A2 licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
32 hours
Road safety (7h), driving theory with motorcycle-specific topics (20h) and modules on hazard perception, distraction and eco-driving (5h).
Classes at the school and online study on the training platform.
Practical
12 hours
At least 120 km. Riding technique, city traffic and roads.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: No licence: 40 questions. With category B: 10 questions. With A1: practical test only.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 40 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
FleetYamaha MT-07, BMW G310R
- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category A2
Already have a licence? You pay less.
- With a category A1 licence€400
- With a category B licence€500
Full payment
€600
- Total in instalments
- €660
- In 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments
- from €165
- Theory test
- 40 questions
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
I already have category B. Do I take the full theory test?
No. With a category B licence, the A2 theory test has 10 questions. If you already have A1, you only take the practical test.
Can I move up from A2 to A?
Yes. With 2 years of A2 you can get category A from age 20, instead of waiting until 24.
Which motorcycles will I ride in lessons?
Yamaha MT-07 and BMW G310R, from the school fleet.
How long does it take?
On average, 2 to 3 months.
Ready for your A2 licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.