4. Motorcycle riding lessons (Initial Basic Training)

All new first-time category A1 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:

• Module 1 focuses on protective equipment, motorcycle controls and technical checks. This takes place in the classroom and off-road training area.
• Module 2 focuses purely on riding skills. This takes place in the off-road training area.
• Module 3 focuses on rules of the road, anticipation or reaction, weather and motorcyclist fatigue. This takes place in the classroom and off-road training area.
• Module 4 focuses on road behaviour. This takes place on the road where your instructor will communicate with you via headset.

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.