A motorcycle learner permit allows you to ride on the road while you are learning. The permit is valid for 15 months or until you obtain a motorcycle licence.
Important information: From 1 January 2007, all drivers under the age of 26 are required to carry their drivers licence with them when driving or penalties will apply. These changes are part of the first stage of Victoria’s new Graduated Licensing System to help improve the safety of young drivers. The new system will be implemented over 18 months, January 2007, July 2007 and July 2008. Visit the Graduated Licensing System website.
You must be at least 18 years of age and a Victorian resident to get a motorcycle learner permit.
To get your permit you need to pass the following tests:
- road law knowledge test
- motorcycle knowledge test
- motorcycle skill assessment (a practical test)
- eyesight test
You must hold a learner permit continuously for at least three months in the period immediately prior to obtaining a motorcycle licence.
To prepare for your test you can purchase the "Victorian Rider" handbook available from VicRoads Customer Service Centres, RACV offices and some newsagents and bookshops.
Motorcycle learner permit tests are conducted by VicRoads accredited providers. These providers can also offer training courses to prepare you for these tests.
To make an appointment call a VicRoads accredited provider nearest you.
Training and Tests - The fees for the learner permit test and training will vary according to the provider you attend.
Learner permit fee - refer to Driver Licence and Learner Permit Fees.
On the day of your test you need to bring your driver licence or car learner permit as evidence of identity. If you do not have either of these, you need to bring original evidence of identity documents. You must provide:
- one primary evidence document (eg. Australian birth certificate or passport)
- one secondary evidence document (eg. Medicare card, credit/account card, student identity card, bank statement)
- evidence of residence (if not indicated in the primary or secondary documents)
One of these documents must have your signature on it.
For a full list of documents that can be used to prove identity, see evidence of identity.
You will need to complete the Licence or Learner permit application form.
After you get your learner permit you can ride your motorcycle under certain conditions.
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