Many drivers of cars after a whileafter acquiring the rights they purchase motorcycles and want to open the category "A", which will give them the right to manage this vehicle. If there is a category "B", how to get "A" in a short time and with minimal time and effort? What documents will be required and what exams will have to be taken?
Transportation categories
Existing driver categories in Russiaare divided into 6 types. Each category has a designation in Latin letters and allows you to control a certain type of vehicles. The list of categories of vehicles for which the certificate is issued is approved by the Rules of passing the qualification examinations and issuing driving licenses dated December 15, 1999, as amended:
- Category "A". Motorcycles (motorcycles, scooters).
- Category "B" (however, in the people it is often called the Russian letter - "B"). Vehicles with a maximum mass of 3,500 kg and a seating capacity of not more than 8.
- Category "C". Cars whose mass exceeds 3,500 kg, not intended for the transport of people.
- Category "D". Cars with more than 8 seats and specially designed for the transport of people.
- Category "E". Compositions of vehicles with a tractor.
- Category "M". This is a completely new category, introduced since November 5, 2013. Easy two-wheeled motor-technics - mopeds, electromeds, tricycles, scooters, light quad bikes up to 50 cubes.
Category "A"
The rights of category "A" give the right to managementmotocycles. This is mainly a two-wheeled mechanical transport, but this category also includes three- and four-wheel light vehicles, weighing not more than 400 kg. Motorcycles can be with a stroller, with or without a trailer. The age from which you can get a driving license for the right to drive a motor-vehicle is 16 years.
Category "B" ("B")
This category allows you to manage carscars and small minibuses, the maximum weight of which is 3500 kg, and the number of seats does not exceed eight. Driver's seat in this case does not count.
Also in this category is heavy motor transport, whose weight exceeds 400 kg.
A trailer with a mass not exceeding 750 kg can also be attached to such cars. If this weight is exceeded, you can control this tool only if the following conditions are met:
- weight of the trailer does not exceed the mass of the car;
- The total weight of the "car plus trailer" composition does not exceed the authorized 3,500 kg.
What it is necessary to know and be able to do to pass to the category "A"?
What exams do you need to pass if there is a category "B"? How to get "A", what to look for when taking exams?
In order to obtain rights, it is necessary to pass a theoretical and practical exam.
Theory
Examination tickets for traffic rules consist of 20 questions. In order to pass the exam, you must answer 18 of them.
Preparing for exams is better online, usingThe internet. The fact is that changes in traffic regulations are made quite often, about 1-2 times a year, and you may be confronted with a situation where the rules were recently changed.
If you are studying the theoretical part indriving school, questions should already be adapted to the new legislation. If you pass the theory, studying paper carriers, pay attention to the period of their publication and demand separately the changes and additions made to the legislation (of a later period).
The questions in the exam tickets for the driving license categories "A" and "B" are completely the same.
Practice
Practical examinations are held at the circuit whereYou have to pass three sets of exercises. Please note that in the case of category "B", the list of exercises is not subject to change (upon delivery "B" there are three options for complexes, the driver category "A" assumes only one complex).
Often traffic inspectors allow you to try the whole complex before passing the exam. We advise you to take advantage of this offer, especially if you are not confident in your abilities.
The complexes consist of the following exercises:
- Overall corridor, dimensional semicircle, "Acceleration-deceleration" scheme.
- Snake, rut, control at low speed.
- Dimensional eight.
You can donate on the right like on a motorcycledriving schools, and on your own. Just pay attention that another driver with rights must deliver your bike to the place of exam and back. In addition, the motorcycle should be completed with a full package of documents. You must have a certificate of registration and insurance with your name on it.
In addition, the dimensions of the motorcycle should be taken into account.On a motorcycle with a sidecar it is almost impossible to drive through the standard "eight" and "snake", besides, the easier the moto-transport is, the easier it will be for you to pass exams.
Surrender to category "A" does not imply practical driving in the city, as opposed to surrendering rights to "B".
How to open category "A" if you already have a "B" ("B")
If you already have the category "B" and you have successfully passed the theoretical exam no more than 3 months ago, you do not need to pass the theory again.
In case if more than 3 months have passed, the theorywill have to take anew. There will be no changes in it, the tickets will fully correspond to those for which you prepared earlier (except for the cases when new changes and amendments to the traffic rules were adopted).
Category "A" opens in this case with the full passing of both exams - theoretical and practical.
Why again surrender theory?
Of course, many drivers are outraged by the proposition that they need to pass the theoretical part again. And if there is a category "B", how to get a "A" without re-taking the exam?
Since 2013, this possibility no longer exists. The theoretical part will have to be handed over again, if more than 3 months have passed from the previous delivery.
Well, then, if you have already positively passed the theory, then you should not be afraid of re-exam. After all, if you are a confident driver and know traffic rules on the "excellent", again to pass the exam for you is not difficult.
On the other hand, experienced drivers say that from time to time it is worth refreshing your knowledge of the Rules. First of all for the sake of their safety and the safety of others.
First, sooner or later, some things weWe forget, especially if we do not encounter them in everyday life. For example, many drivers forget that they must skip a person with a white cane at any place on the road, even if he is not at a pedestrian crossing. Many drivers with 10-15 years of experience wonder asked - why? According to the SDA, a person with a white cane is blind, and he may simply not see where the pedestrian crossing is located, therefore, with respect to such pedestrians, you need to be as attentive as possible.
Secondly, the Rules are constantly being amended (up to two times a year), to keep track of which sometimes is not possible.
Required documents
In order to obtain the rights of category "A", you must provide the following documents:
- application form (issued on site or you can download the form on the Internet);
- identity document;
- receipt of payment of state duty;
- certificate of completion of the driving school (original and copy);
- standard medical certificate (original and copy).
If you already have the category "B", you will need your driver's license.
Another such nuance:If you receive a medical certificate in a private center, you also need to confirm that the center is licensed and has the right to inspect drivers. Typically, private enterprises that provide medical and driver's commission services, a confirmation sheet is also attached to your certificate - a certified copy of a permit or other document that allows them to work in the market of medical services. Some organizations (especially in large cities) provide their data directly to the traffic police, and then such confirmation is not required.
With these documents, you must contact the traffic police at your place of residence or place of actual residence.
Differences between categories "A" and "M"
Due to the ever-changing legislation,Many drivers often have confusion between category “A” and the newest category “M”. Some citizens believe that if they purchased a moped, it is necessary to obtain category "A". In fact, for those vehicles that fall into the category “M”, the opening of additional categories is not required (if there is already “A” or “B” - any of them). In this case, it is required to pass only a theoretical exam, a driving test is not required. Both driving categories get from 16 years.
Training in a driving school or self-study?
Previously, there was the possibility of selfprepare for exams in theory and driving and come only to the exam itself. Currently, the laws of the Russian Federation is prohibited. To pass the exams as an external student, as it was possible earlier, now it is also impossible. In any case, you will have to give money for a new training in a driving school.
Question price
Getting rights is not a cheap pleasure. What will the whole procedure of registration and receipt of the coveted certificate?
Госпошлина за получение прав составляет 800 rubles, for the rights of the international sample - 1000 rubles. If you retake the theoretical exam, you will have to pay another 60 rubles, if you have not passed the practice - 100 rubles.
Medical examination, depending on where you live and the organization to which you apply, will cost you from 500 to 3000 rubles.
Learning to ride a motorcycle is also differentthat not all driving schools can pass it. There are few organizations that are engaged in such training, in addition, it is often carried out only "in the season". Its cost is from 7 to 20 thousand rubles. Retraining takes 1-2 weeks.
Conclusion
In the future, not to think about thisquestion: if there is a category "B", how to get "A", we advise you to immediately pass on both categories or open "A" within three months from the moment you receive "C". The fact is that the results of the theoretical exam are saved and are valid only during this period. This way you not only save your time, but also save money.
