Road Rider Training
MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING
**LEARNER RIDER ROAD RIDE**
SATURDAY MARCH 3, DEPARTING MOTO CITY AT 10AM. Hosted by Chris Welch (Basic Skills Handling Test Examiner and Defensive Driving Course tutor.) Ride is specifically for learning riders and those looking to gain confidence and skills. This ride is at a sensible pace – YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND and IT IS NOT A RACE like other rides can be – and you will enjoy the ride – GUARANTEED! Call Andrew at Moto City for more details – Make sure you call us today! Also a great opportunity to catch up on the new road rules and ride with like-minded people in a confidence inspiring environment…
Looking to buy your first road bike? GREAT! Come and see the staff at Moto City to select the right bike and receive a discount on your riding apparel and accessories – we will ensure you receive the right information and advice to get you going. If you are just starting out, or returning to riding after a long absense, you will need to consider the legal aspects of your licence and ways to become a safe, confident and successful rider. We can help here too…
There is a growing number of people road riding and enjoying the unrivaled freedom and lifestyle that only motorcycle riding offers. From cafe to cafe rides, to day trips and tours of the country, there is an abundance of fantastic roads and scenery in New Zealand to be enjoyed on a motorcycle.
Advantage Motorcycle Rider Training is a new addition to the list of services here at Moto City. Andrew Hardisty and Christine Welch from Western Bay Driving have combined to offer road riding training days and events specifically for the growing number of people who are riding now.
Christine is a licenced Basic Skills Handling Course examiner and has 30 years riding experience in the UK and NZ. Andrew has 28 years experience racing motocross and road racing with a Battle of the Streets title and various other championship wins.
List of services we offer:
- Basic Skills Handling test (to get your licence)
- 1:1 rider training (To make you a better, safer rider)
- Defensive Driving Course (to reduce your restricted licence time)
- Group training
- Organised Learner Rider road rides (ride with other learner riders at a sensible pace and route)
- Should you fail your practical tests, you will receive a FREE 1/2 hour lesson (Chris boasts a 99% pass rate)
- And of course all motorcycle related knowledge and advice
We can assist you from the start and beyond.
Christine is a licence Basic Skills Handling Test examiner and can assess you for the first part of obtaining your licence. And with the AA, Christine also teaches the Defensive Driving Course to reduce the length of your licence.
Andrew can assist you with slow-speed riding skills, skills and drills to increase your balance, confidence and riding ability through one of our riding schools.
Getting your motorcycle licence in New Zealand involves a three-step process. At each step, you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities. It’s an approach that helps you build the skills and experience to ride safely on our roads.
What you can ride with a motorcycle licence
With a motorcycle (class 6) licence you can ride:
- motorcycles
- mopeds
- all terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Check whether this is the right licence for your ride.
How you get a motorcycle licence
There are three stages to getting your licence. At each stage you gain a new licence with fewer restrictions and more responsibilities:
Stage 1: learner licence
Stage 2: restricted licence
Stage 3: full licence.
Before you get on the road…
It’s illegal to ride without a current licence – there are severe penalties for doing so. This means you have to get a learner licence before you start riding on the road. You also have to pass an approved basic handling skills test.
Stage 1: Getting your learner licence
You must be at least 16 years old before you can apply for your learner licence.
You have to pass a road rules theory test to earn this licence.
While on a learner licence:
- You must not ride a motorcycle of more than 250cc.
- Your motorcycle must display a learner (L) plate – rear only.
- You must not carry a passenger.
- You must not ride between 10pm and 5am.
- You must not tow another vehicle.
- You face severe penalties if you ride outside the licence conditions.
Stage 2: Getting a restricted licence
To apply for your restricted licence, you must:
- be at least 16½ years old, and
- have held your learner licence for at least six months.
To progress to this step, you’ll have to pass a practical test of your driving skills.
While on a restricted licence:
- You must not ride a motorcycle of more than 250cc.
- You must not ride between 10pm and 5am.
- You must not carry passengers.
- You must not tow another vehicle.
Stage 3: Getting a full licence
You must be at least 18 years of age before you can apply for your full licence. If you have completed an approved advanced driving skills course, this is reduced to 17½.
If you are under 25 years of age, you can apply after you’ve held your restricted licence for:
- at least 18 months; or
- at least 12 months if you have completed an approved advanced driving skills course.
Note: you must have held your restricted licence for at least six months before completing this course
If you are 25 years of age or older, you can apply after you have held your restricted licence for:
- at least six months, or
- at least three months if you have completed an approved advanced driving skill course.
Find out about approved courses that can reduce the time you have to stay on a restricted licence.
To progress to a full licence you have to pass a practical test to demonstrate that you:
- have basic riding skills
- can recognise and respond to a range of common road hazards
- can ride in higher speed zones.
Motorcycle basic handling skills test
The very first thing you need to do to get a motorcycle learner licence is gain a basic handling skills certificate. This shows that you’ve mastered the basic skills that will keep you safe on the road while you’re working towards your licence.
What is involved in a basic handling skills test?
To pass a basic handling skills test you have to show you can:
- ride at a walking pace
- perform routine and quick stops
- negotiate a cone slalom course
- signal and ride a curve
- stop within a curve.