• How to set your motorcycle for better control.

• Performance and comfort.

• Specific training needs, such as braking skills.

We are more than happy to provide advice from our instructors. Please feel free to contact us to see how we can help.

Licence Guide

Need to get your license?

This is what you need to do..

1. Complete a Basic Handling Skills course with Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques.

2. Book with AA Driver licensing:

• You'll need to:

• Take in your Basic Handling Skills certificate.

• Take some ID with you. Contact the AA for types of ID required.

• Perform an eye sight test.

• Carry out a written multi-choice theory test comprising of 25 general road code questions and 10 questions relating to motorcycles. 32 questions correct out of 35 are required to pass. You will need to read the new Motorcycle Road Code for sample questions.

• After that;  you'll have your photo taken and write your signature on an electronic pad.

• Pay your fee.

Congratulations!!! You should now have a Learner license!

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Learn To Ride Course

Our Learn To Ride course is for anyone who has not been on a motorcycle before or wants a little more confidence before starting the Basic Handling Skills course.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of how the motorcycle operates.

• Basic clutch and throttle control.

• How much fun riding a motorcycle really is!

The skills gained here are fundamental to completing the Basic Handling Skills course successfully.

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Basic Handling Skills Course

Gain you learner license by completing our Basic Handling Skills. This course will provide some basic tips to owning and riding your own motorcycle, it gives you the low down on how to:

• Ride with balance and control

• The technique for successful braking

• How to ride through corners smoothly and with confidence

Basic Handling Skills courses are run regularly with course dates set in advance (under cover in wet weather), motorcycle hire is available with free use of helmet and gloves.

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On Road Course

Our On-Road course explains how to become aware of what's around you on the road and will increase your confidence in traffic. This course caters for all levels of riding, and assist restricted license holders to gain the "on-road" skills necessary to pass their full license test.

We focus on identifying and dealing with hazards, as well as coping with different riding conditions and situations.

We will teach you:

• A system of motorcycle control, showing you how to anticipate and avoid the unexpected.

• How to determine the best place to position yourself on the road.

• The best position for open road cornering techniques.

• To understand how attitude and concentration affect your riding, and how to 'think' yourself to a safer riding career!

This course includes videos, group discussion and a ride around Wellington.

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Advanced Skills Course

Our Advanced Skills Course is designed for all levels.

• Whether you want to further improve your skills from years on the road.

• If you have returned to riding and want a refresher

• Are a new rider wanting to up skill from the Basic Handling Skills Course

This course will provide you with additional riding skills and information.

• Learn the importance of good riding position for balance and control.

• The technique for successful hill starts.

• Find out more on cornering, when and how to use different lean angles.

• Learn the effects of counter steering and how to avoid those obstacles on the road.

• Fine tune your higher speed braking skills and learn the effect that carrying a pillion has on the handling of your bike!

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Basic Motorcycle Maintenance Course

Our basic motorcycle maintenance course is taken over two evenings. On the first evening we will cover the following:

• Familiarisation with your motorcycle

• Throttle, clutch, and brake adjustment

• Correct chain tension

• Tyre pressure

• Correct suspension adjustment

• How to change the oil

• Assess the requirements on what needs to be carried out on your motorcycle; such as an oil change.

On the second night you will learn how to, and carry out the necessary adjustments to your motorcycle.

The following is provided in the course fee:

• Friendly tuition

• Tea and coffee

• Rubber gloves

• Use of tools

• Course notes

• Notebook

Price and booking information

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REstricted & full licence

In conjunction with the LTSA Roadsafe has started a pilot programme for the purpose of:

• Promoting rider training

• Reducing crashes and rider injuries

With the added benefit of a time reduction on the Learner and Restricted license phases. Participants can choose to undertake a one day rider training course with Roadsafe which includes an assessment at the Restricted or Full license level. If successful they will gain a time reduction and be able to move to the next stage of their license. The current system of booking for the Restricted or Full license test still exists (with no license time reduction and no additional skills gained). Please contact Roadsafe for more details.

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Competency-Bsed Training and assessment

The land transport safety authority (LTSA) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) are starting an initiative for new riders of motorcycles that looks at a different approach to driver licensing. This scheme is called Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). This initiative is for a limited period and is restricted to approved riding instructors.

CBTA involves new riders undertaking specified courses with specifically approved riding instructors. The instructors will give riders training and progressive assessments to ensure they consistently demonstrate safe riding skills. On successfully completing the course, the new rider will be able to pass to the next stage of their driver license without having to sit a practical riding test.

Advantages of CBTA

A rider who completes the approved course and is given an exemption from the normal tests will be able to reduce the time on their:

• Learner driver licence from 6 months to 4 months

• Restricted driver licence from 18 to 9 months

Direct access to full licence

A rider over the age of 25 years who has held a another full class of driver licence for two years or more, has had no serious traffic convictions and completes the approved course, may receive an exemption to move through each class without any time restrictions.

The cost

The rider will need to discuss the cost of the course and practical assessment with their instructor. While most new riders will progress through the course in reasonable time, there is no guarantee that a course will be completed in any set period and some riders may take a longer time than others. One way for riders to ensure they make good progress is to get plenty of practice in the new skills.

Summary of process for CBTA

1. Complete a basic handling skills course

2. Make application to your local driver licence agent to obtain a learner licence

3. Pass your theory test at your local driver licence agent

4. On obtaing your learner licencce your approved rider instructor will apply to the LTSA National Office for an exemption for you to take a restricted or full rider licence course and assessment

5. On receipt of the exemption, you can start the course with your approved rider instructor

6. On satisfactorily completing the course and being issued a certificate, you will forward an application form (DL1) along with a cheque for the appropriate fee and a copy of your certificate to LTSA National Office who will enter your details on the driver licence register

7. A new photo driver licence will be posted to you.

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