Motorbike Learners Course

The Motorbike Learners Course is a two-day training course that teaches the basic skills necessary for you to ride a motorbike safely on the road. It's what you need to get your motorbike learner’s permit.

Eligibility

To pay for the course, you must have passed the online Motorbike Rider Knowledge Test and Hazard Awareness Test (accessible via your mySAGOV account).

You must also be at least:

• 17.5 years of age (if you pass the course, you will need to wait until you are 18 years of age to apply for your R-DATE learner’s permit)
• 17 years of age and hold a provisional licence
• 16 years of age if residing in a prescribed locality. You will be eligible for a restricted learner's permit and will only be able to ride for the following purposes:
  • to attend tertiary education, vocational education or training or within the course of tertiary education, vocational education or training
  • to attend tertiary education, vocational education or training or within the course of tertiary education, vocational education or training
  • for work
  • to participate in a sporting activity.

Course locations

The course is available at 6 different locations:

• St Agnes - closed from 28 April to 13 June 2025
• Murray Bridge
• Millicent
• Barmera
• Port Pirie
• Whyalla.

Session times

Both parts run 7 days a week.

Part A: 8:15am – 4:15pm

Part B: 8:15am – 3:30pm

What to bring

You must bring the following items to participate. Otherwise, you'll need to rebook your session and may not receive a refund for your original booking.

You must bring:

• a fit for purpose, compliant helmet
• photographic and signature identification (such as a student ID card or driver's licence)
• appropriate clothing - long sleeved top, full length pants, enclosed shoes (no sandals, thongs or heels)
• course payment receipt.

You cannot use your own motorbike in the course unless there are exceptional circumstances. A motorbike will be provided.

What the course involves

The course consists of two full day sessions, that are booked separately as Part A and Part B.

During the course, you will learn basic motorbike operating and manoeuvring skills in a safe, off-road environment, including:

• riding in a straight line
• basic braking
• cornering
• gear shifting
• bike control theory
• traction theory
• Interacting with other road users.

Each part of the course also includes assessments:

• Part A includes an on-range assessment to demonstrate a range of basic road riding skills learned during the training session. Successfully completing this assessment will allow participants to book into Part B of the Learners Course.
• Part B includes two assessment components:
  • an on-range assessment, which assesses key basic skills needed for safe riding on the road. You will need to pass this assessment to participate in the on-road assessment.
  • an on-road assessment, which provides an opportunity for instructors to observe you putting the skills you have learned in the Learners Course into practice in a safe, on-road environment.

If you fail to successfully complete either part of the course, you will be required to re-book into that part of the course again and pay the relevant fee.

Interpreters

You can ask for an interpreter to be at your course and assessment to provide information and instructions in your preferred language.

Request an interpreter when booking online on a weekday at our St Agnes range.

If you need an interpreter for a weekend course at St Agnes, or at a country location on any day, please contact Rider Safe on 1800 018 300, Monday to Friday – 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Terms and conditions

View the terms and conditions for this course.

What happens next

When you've successfully completed both parts of the Learners Course and you're eligible, you can apply for your motorbike learner’s permit.

Step 3 - Apply for your motorbike learner's permit