A motorcycle learner permit allows you to learn to ride on the road under certain restrictions and conditions. The permit is valid for 15 months or until you obtain a motorcycle licence. If you do not obtain a motorcycle licence before your learner permit expires, you will need to be retested to have another learner permit issued.

The new Victorian driver licence
From 23 November 2009, VicRoads is introducing a new and more secure learner permit, probationary driver licence and driver licence card. When you obtain a new permit or licence, renew or replace your licence your card will be mailed to you in about a week from payment. Click here for more information.

New laws for new drivers: Victoria introduced a new Graduated Licensing System (GLS) to help young drivers be safer drivers. Find out how motorcycle riders are affected by the GLS by visiting gls.arrivealive.vic.gov.au.

Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age and a Victorian resident to apply for a motorcycle learner permit.

To obtain a motorcycle learner permit you will need to pass the following tests:

• eyesight test
• motorcycle knowledge test
• learner permit road law knowledge test (not required if you already have a car learner permit)
• motorcycle learner permit skill assessment (a practical ride)

You must hold a learner permit continuously for at least three months in the period immediately prior to applying for a motorcycle licence, or undertake a motorcycle training course in which case the madatory 3 month requirement can be waived, or provide evidence that you have previously held a motorcycle licence in Victoria, interstate or overseas.

Study material
To prepare for your tests you need to study the Victorian Rider handbook which can be purchased from VicRoads online bookshop, VicRoads Customer Service Centres, RACV offices, some newsagents and bookshops.

Make an appointment for your test and training
Motorcycle learner permit tests are conducted by VicRoads accredited providers. These providers also offer training courses to prepare you for these tests.

To make an appointment call a VicRoads accredited provider nearest you.

Fees
The fees for motorcycle tests and training will vary according to the provider you select. Please refer to driver licence and learner permit fees for information on the learner permit fee.

Evidence of identity
On the day of your test you need to bring your car driver licence or learner permit as evidence of identity. If you do not have one, you need to bring other 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.

Forms
You will need to complete the Licence or Learner permit application form.

Riding on your learner permit
It is important you understand and follow all restrictions and conditions that apply to motorcycle learner permit holders.
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