Your first step is to book the 2 day Pre Learner course with us
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Pre Learner course you must have held a provisional or open car licence for 1 year
Your next step is to sit the Motorcycle Knowledge Test with the Department of Transport. You can sit the test online, or visit your nearest Department of Transport.
Once you have successfully completed the online knowledge test you will be issued with your motorcycle learners licence (RE L).
To be eligible to sit the motorcycle knowledge test you must have completed the 2 day Pre Learner Course.
Riding restrictions
You are required to hold your learners for a 3 month period. During this 3 month learner period you can ride any Learner Approved Motorcycle, as long as you are accompanied by someone who has their restricted or unrestricted motorcycle licence.
From 1 July 2021 all learner motorcycle licence holders must pass the hazard perception test before they can take the Q-Ride RE Course or RE practical riding test. All learner motorcycle licence holders must pass the motorcycle hazard perception test before upgrading their learner licence.
To be eligible to sit the hazard perception test you must have completed the 2 day Pre Learner Course and motorcycle knowledge test.
Your next step is to book the 1 day RE licence course to upgrade to your restricted motorcycle licence (RE O).
Once you have demonstrated your competency we will issue you with an online QRide certificate. You are then required to upgrade your licence online or by visiting your nearest Department of Transport center.
To be eligible for the RE licence course you must have held your motorcycle learners (RE L) for 3 months and completed the hazard perception test.
On your restricted (RE O) motorcycle licence you can ride any learner approved bike unsupervised. For the first 12 months you are unable to carry a pillion passenger and you must have zero alcohol in your system when riding.
If you wish to upgrade your licence you are required to hold your restricted (RE O) licence for 2 years before you are eligible to upgrade. However, if you are happy riding LAMS bikes you can stay on your restricted licence as long as you want.
Your next step is to book the 1/2 day R licence course to upgrade to your unrestricted motorcycle licence (R).
To be eligible for the R licence course you must have held your restricted (RE O) motorcycle licence for 2 years.
On your unrestricted (R) motorcycle licence you can ride any size motorbike.
Q-Ride Registered Service Provider No. 1105B0622 | Black Elephant Rider Training trading as Top Rider Sunshine Coast