Can I cancel a course or test booking and get a refund?
If you give at least two working days' notice prior to the commencement time of the course you can request a refund of your fee or use the fee for another course. If you give less than 2 working days notice, you will have to repay the fee to re-book the course.
My Learner Rider's licence has expired. What do I have to do?
You must re-attend the Pre-Learner training - See How do I obtain a learner rider licence.
What if it's raining? Will the course still be on?
Yes. If a course needs to be postponed due to extreme climactic conditions (eg cyclone, floods, etc) course applicants will be notified by the training provider.
If I have a physical impairment can I obtain a motorcycle licence?
Most likely, however you should discuss your condition with your doctor.
What motorcycles can I ride?
In NSW, holders of learner and provisional motorcycle licences are not permitted to ride a motorcycle with an engine capacity exceeding 660ml or a power to weight ratio exceeding 150 kilowatts per tonne and which do not appear on the Approved motorcycles for novice riders list.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) on 13 22 13.
Can I hire a motorcycle to do the course?
A motorcycle will be supplied when you attend pre-learner training.
You will need to provide a motorcycle for your pre-provisional training and testing.
Motorcycles can usually be hired from the course provider but you will need to arrange the hire of the motorcycle about 5 days before your course.
Do I have to do a provisional course if I already hold a driver's licence?
Yes. Any person wishing to obtain a motorcycle rider's licence and residing within a 'declared area' in NSW is required to successfully complete both pre-learner and provisional rider training before attempting the Motorcycle Operator Skill Test.
I am the holder of an Overseas Rider's licence and I want to change to a NSW licence.
If you hold a rider's licence issued from overseas you may convert your licence to a NSW Rider's licence. Refer to the Information for Overseas Drivers brochure.
If the holder of an overseas Provisional or Unrestricted Rider's licence fails the motorcycle operator skills test (or kerb side test if living outside of a declared area), the applicant must obtain a NSW Learner Rider's licence before being eligible to attempt another riding test. It will not be necessary to attend a pre-learner rider training course to obtain a Learner licence.
If you have a current overseas Learner Rider's licence you may apply for a Provisional Rider's licence.
You will need to:
- have held your overseas Learner Rider's licence for a minimum of three months
- be 17 years of age or older
- pass a Rider Knowledge Test (see Provisional Rider's licence)
- pass a riding test (see Provisional Rider's licence)
If the holder of an overseas Learner Rider's licence fails the motorcycle operator skills test (or kerb side test if living outside of a declared area), the applicant must obtain a NSW Learner Rider's licence before being eligible to attempt another riding test. It will be necessary to attend a pre-learner rider training course to obtain a learner Rider's licence. Refer to the section on Learner Rider's licence.
I am the holder of an Interstate Rider's licence and I want to change to a NSW licence.
If you hold a rider's licence issued by another State or Territory you may convert your licence to a NSW Rider's licence. Refer to the Interstate and Overseas Customers section.
If you have a current interstate or internal territory Learner Rider's licence and you take up residence in NSW you may apply for a Provisional Rider's licence.
You will need to:
- have held your interstate or internal territory Learner Rider's licence for a minimum of three months
- be 17 years of age or older
- pass a Rider Knowledge Test.
- pass a riding test (see Provisional Rider's licence)
If you fail the riding test you must obtain a NSW Learner Rider's licence by following the procedures described earlier. You will not be required to undertake pre-learner rider training to obtain a learner licence.
Obtaining a licence after a period of disqualification
Information is available from any motor registry or Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) on 13 22 13. You will be asked to provide information about your licence and some details about your disqualification.
Instructor Licence
Instructor licence applicants for an Instructor licence should contact Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) on 13 22 13.