For me, months turned into years and years turned into over a damn decade! Being a sole parent with all of the 'excuses' turned my motodreams into dust. It wasn't 'till after I hit 28, I finally got my shit together and got my licence. Five years later; I'm still a working-&-full-time-single-mumma, still far from financially fit, still don't know the meaning of 'spare time', my Mum still hates motorbikes and I still procrastinate in almost everything.
But I'm owning all of the above because riding has given me a stronger mentality to cope with life. I now experience a form freedom I had never felt before and the people I've met in the moto community are just ridiculously lovely.
How to get your motorcycle licence
Step 1: Check your eligibility
- 18 years old or older, Victorian resident & medically fit to ride
- Not disqualified from holding or getting a VIC learner permit
- Passed the road rules knowledge test (Not required if you already hold a current car learner permit or driver licence)
Step 2: Complete your 2 day Pre-Learner Motorcycle Permit Assessment course Book Now»
Step 3: Complete the Check Ride (CR) Book Now»
Step 4: Hold your Learner Permit for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 15 months. Hold your Check Ride certificate for a minimum of 1 month
Step 5: Complete your Motorcycle Licence Assessment (MLA) Book Now»
• 2019 Victorian Rider handbook PDF download
• VicRoads: motorcycle licence restrictions
How to get your motorcycle licence in New South Wales:
Step 1 : Check your eligibility
- Have a NSW residential address & medically fit to obtain a riding licence
- Be 16 and half years of age or older on the date of the Pre Learner Course
- Have a current drivers licence or RMS Customer number
- Ensure your Licence is not currently suspended or ineligible, no outstanding fines with the State Debt Recovery Office and no restrictions in force for improper conduct
Step 2 : Complete your Pre-Learner Course Book Now»
Step 3 : Take the certificate issued at conclusion of Pre-Learner Course to the RMS
Step 4 : Hold your Learner Licence for a minimum of 3, and maximum of 12 months
Step 5 : Complete the Pre-Provisional Course and Skill Test (MOST) Book Now»
Step 6 : Take the certificate issued at the end of the Pre-Provisional Course and test to the RMS, and receive your P1 licence (Red Ps)
Step 7 : After 12 months on P1 licence attend RMS and upgrade licence to P2 (Green Ps) or unrestricted
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Resources:
• Stay Upright How To Get Your Motorcycle Licence (NSW)
• NSW Motorcycle riders' handbook PDF download
• Service NSW: Rider P1 restrictions
• Service NSW: Rider P2 restrictions
How to get your motorcycle licence in the Australian Capital Territory
Step 1 : Check your eligibility
You must be 16yrs and 9mths old, be an ACT resident or are about to become one and have an Australian drivers licence – Learners, Provisional or full.
Step 2 : Complete the 7 hour Pre-Learner Course Book Now»
Step 3 : Hold your Learner Licence for a minimum of 3, and maximum of 12 months
Step 4 : Complete the Pre-Provisional Course and Skill Test (MOST) Book Now»
Step 5 : Take the certificate issued at the end of the Pre-Provisional Course and test to Access Canberra
Step 6 : After 12 months on a Provisional licence attend Access Canberra and upgrade to unrestricted licence
Resources:
• Stay Upright: How To Get Your Motorcycle Licence (ACT)
• Motorcycle learner licence restrictions
• Motorcycle provisional licence restrictions
How to get your motorcycle licence in Queensland
Step 1 : Check your eligibility
You must hold a provisional or open car licence & have held the licence for at least 1year.
Step 2 : Complete your 2 day Pre-Learner Course Book Now»
Step 3 : Complete the Knowledge test
Step 4 : Spend 3 months practising
Step 5 : Complete the 1 day Restricted Licence course Book Now»
Step 6 : Upgrade your Learner Licence online or at a TMR office
Step 7 : Spend two years on your RE Licence (Open or Provisional)
Step 8 : Automatically obtain your R Class Learners Permit after 2 years holding your RE Licence
Step 9 : After holding your RE Licence for 2 years, book your R Class Licence Course Book Now»
Step 10 : Upgrade your licence online or at a TMR Office
Resources:
• Stay Upright: How To Get Your Motorcycle Licence (QLD)
• Take the practice knowledge test here.
• Queensland Motorcycle Riders' Guide
How to get your motorcycle licence in Tasmania
Step 1 : Check your eligibility
You must be at least 16 years and 6 months to obtain a motorcycle learner licence.
Step 2 : Complete the Motorcycle Road Rules Test
Step 3 : Complete the Pre-Learner Course More Info»
Step 4 : Hold your Learner Licence for a minimum of 6 months
Step 5 : Complete the Check Ride course
Step 6 : Complete your Pre-provisional test. Once this is passed, you are eligible for your Provisional Licence (P1).
Resources:
For more information on motorcycle licensing in Tasmania, click here
• Take the practice Road Rules Test
• Tasmanian motorcycle training & assessment program flow chart
How to get your motorcycle licence in Western Australia
Step 1 : Check your eligibility
You can apply for an R-E class learner's permit at 16 years of age.
Step 2 : Complete your Learner's permit (R-E class) Learn More»
Step 3 : Hold your Learner Licence for a minimum of 6 months
An approved supervisor must accompany you at all times either as a pillion passenger, in a sidecar or on another motorcycle.
Step 4 : Complete the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) Learn More»
Step 5 : Gain experience
- Record a minimum of 50 supervised driving hours including at least five hours at night (between sunset and sunrise).
- If you already hold a licence to drive a car you may skip this step.
Step 6 : Complete your Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) Learn More»
Step 7 : Provisional licence
You will have a provisional licence for 2yrs or until you have reached the age of 19, whichever is the longer period.
Resources:
For more information on motorcycle licensing in Western Australia, click here.
• Drive Safe handbook PDF
• Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) FAQs
• Ride Safe handbook PDF
How to get your motorcycle licence in the Northern Territory
Step 1 : Complete your Riders Knowledge Test
Step 2 : Complete your Motorcyclist Education Training and Licensing (METAL) program pre-learner course (minimum age 16) More Info»
Step 3 : Pass an eye test (skip this step if you already hold a driver licence)
Step 4 : Hold your Learner Licence for a minimum of 6 months
Step 5 : Complete Motorcyclist Education Training and Licensing (METAL) course More Info»
Step 6 : After you pass the rider training course you will be eligible for either a restricted rider licence or provisional rider licence
• If you already hold a full licence of another class, your next rider licence stage will be the restricted rider licence for 12 months.
• If you do not hold a licence of another class, your next rider licence stage will be a provisional licence. (Under 25yo = two year provisional rider licence. 25yo and over = one year provisional rider licence.
Recourses:
For more information on motorcycle licensing in the Northern Territory, click here
• Road Users Handbook
• Motorcycle Users Handbook
• Practice rider knowledge test
• Rider knowledge questions for learner riders
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