Path to passing

[Humpty]

I’m looking for an answer to what should be a simple question but I can’t find any clear guidance online.

I have a number of bikes including a 125 and an A2 compatible. My sons are getting into riding and all have their CBT so can ride the 125 with L plates. But what happens regarding A2 once they have passed A1? Can they ride the A2 bike with L plates? And then, after passing A2 can they ride an A category bike with L plates?

From the limited information I’ve been able to find online it seems that the only way to learn and test for A2 & A is via a riding school or instructor and using their bikes. Is that really the case or have I misunderstood?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Humpty]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the responses and it's all helpful information. The key piece for me is that I now know you are able to ride your own bike for the tests but, as you say, insurance can be problematic. It really does seem like a massive scam put in place by individuals who have never ridden a motorbike.

Following your posts and some subsequent discussions with a riding school I have a much clearer picture of the options, and the boys will all probably take slightly different routes based on thier ages and needs.