| Being able to ride a motorcycle can be a daunting | | | | In the event that you are applying for an R-E |
| but yet extremely exciting ability. You are | | | | class license, you can only ride motorcycles which |
| provided with the freedom to ride your | | | | have an engine capacity which does not exceed |
| motorcycle and experience the thrills and joys | | | | 250cc, and must display your ‘L' plates at all |
| which can come from traveling the open roads on | | | | times. |
| your bike; but with this comes a certain level of | | | | The time in which you are ready to take your |
| responsibility. As with any automobile, it is | | | | motorcycle theory test will differ with each |
| imperative that all riders are aware of the | | | | learner, but your instructor and your own personal |
| responsibility which comes from being on the | | | | feelings on whether you are ready or not will help |
| roads to ensure not only the safety of | | | | you decide when is the correct time. If you are |
| themselves, but also the safety of other road | | | | applying for an R-E class license, you will need to |
| users. This is why in order to be able to ride a | | | | sit a theory test, but this is not required when |
| motorcycle, it is vital you have a motorbike | | | | applying for an R-N or R class license. The test |
| license. | | | | consists of 15 multiple choice questions which will |
| Obtaining a motorcycle license will begin with the | | | | cover a wide range of topics related to road rules |
| individual in question preparing themselves and | | | | when riding a motorcycle. In order to pass this |
| learning how to ride a motorcycle. Within Australia, | | | | test you will need to have a score of 12 or more. |
| an individual must firstly apply for an R-E learner's | | | | If you are applying for an R-E license, you may |
| permit before they can begin to have motorcycle | | | | also have to sit a road rules theory test which |
| lessons, but can only do so once they have | | | | consists of 30 multiple choice questions. In order |
| reached 16 years of age. Once you hold a full R-E | | | | to pass this, you will need to have a score of 24 |
| class permit, you will be able to apply for an R | | | | or more. |
| class permit but you will be unable to complete | | | | Following the success of your theory test, you will |
| the practical text for this until you have been in | | | | then need to ensure you have as much practice |
| possession of your R-E license for at least 12 | | | | as possible in order to be able to gain your |
| months. | | | | motorcycle license. Once you and your instructor |
| A learner's permit may be a small step into fully | | | | feel you are ready, you can take your practical |
| obtaining your motorcycle license, but with it the | | | | riding assessment. This is something which you |
| individual will be finally able to have riding lessons. | | | | should only do when you feel completely sure |
| A learner's permit will allow the individual to learn | | | | that you know how to handle the motorcycle and |
| with a licensed riding instructor who holds a similar | | | | will be able to answer any questions which may |
| or higher license than the license in which you are | | | | come up during your assessment. By ensuring |
| applying for. However, it will also enable them to | | | | you are prepared you will not only have a greater |
| learn with someone who has a current driver's | | | | chance of passing and obtaining your license; but |
| license and has held this for over 4 years, or if | | | | will also be much closer to enjoying the thrill of |
| you are learning to ride a moped; you can also | | | | riding your own motorbike. |
| learn with someone who has held an R-N, R or C | | | | Once you have your license in hand you are |
| class license for over two years. During your | | | | ready to hit the open road, but make sure you |
| lessons, your instructor must accompany you at | | | | are properly kitted out with a helmet, riding |
| all times on either another motorcycle or whilst | | | | glasses or goggles, a sturdy jacket and clothing, |
| riding in a sidecar connected to your motorcycle. | | | | and appropriate footwear. |