All new first-time category AM learner permit holders are required to undertake structured learner motorcyclist training, known as Initial Basic Training (IBT).
In almost all circumstances, you can only take the driving test after you have completed a course of IBT and held a learner permit for at least six months.
IBT is a 16-hour training course with an Approved IBT Instructor at an approved IBT training centre. It is broken into four separate modules covering basic driving and road safety awareness skills, as follows:
Your Approved IBT Instructor will issue a logbook to you prior to commencing your first lesson. As you work through your structured IBT sessions your progress is monitored and recorded in your logbook. When all your IBT sessions are completed, your instructor will sign off the relevant section of your logbook and issue a certificate of satisfactory completion.
Motorcycle riding lessons are your next big step to becoming a safe and qualified rider.
Your category AM learner permit allows you to ride a moped or light quadricycle on all public roads, except motorways, for the purposes of learning to ride, and only after you have completed a full course of mandatory motorcyclist training known as Initial Basic Training (IBT). It also means that you can take IBT with an Approved IBT Instructor.
Like all new first-time category AM learner permit holders, you'll need to undertake Initial Basic Training (IBT)
Initial Basic Training (IBT) s structured learner motorcyclist training that all learner riders have to complete. This 16-hour course will give you a strong foundation of training. From there you can build your knowledge and skills.
You will learn:
Remember that Initial Basic Training (IBT) is only the minimum driver training you are required to complete. Your Approved IBT Instructor may suggest further motorcycle riding lessons.
The more you learn and the more you practice, the better your chances of safely passing your driving test first time. What's more, what you learn will help make our roads safer for you and everyone else.
Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a 16-hour training course with an Approved IBT Instructor at an approved IBT training centre. It is broken into four separate modules covering basic riding and road safety awareness skills, as follows:
Your Approved IBT Instructor will issue a logbook to you prior to commencing your first lesson. As you work through your structured IBT sessions your progress is monitored and recorded in your logbook. When all your IBT sessions are completed, your instructor will sign off the relevant section of your logbook and issue a certificate of satisfactory completion.
This short video summarises what IBT involves.
Progressive access allows you to apply for a driving licence without having to take the motorcycle driving test by taking advantage of your experience riding a lower-powered motorcycle. However, progressive access is only available once to experienced holders of A1 and A2 motorcycle licences provided the lower category of licence has been held for a minimum of two years and the required Initial Basic Training (IBT) is already in place. As a category AM (moped or light quadricycle) licence holder you would not be eligible for progressive access.
Ready to start your Initial Basic Training (IBT)? Then your next step is choosing an Approved IBT Instructor that's right for you.
IBT can only be delivered by an RSA Approved IBT Instructor.
Here's a few things to consider when choosing the IBT instructor that's right for you:
To find an available Approved IBT Instructor, check the register of official Approved IBT Instructors and Approved IBT Centres
Please ask your IBT Instructor if they have submitted the certificate of satisfactory completion to the RSA.
If you lose your certificate of satisfactory completion you can get a duplicate from the RSA. IBT Instructors are not allowed to issue duplicate certificates. You will need to fill in a special declaration form (PDF) at your local garda station and then send it with the €10 fee to:
Driver Education Section
Road Safety Section
Primrose Hill
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26 V6E4