There is nothing quite like riding a motorcycle to get a sense of freedom and enjoyment on the road. The exhilaration that comes with feeling the wind whip past you as you speed down the road is unmistakable. In addition to being fun, a motorcycle is also practical. It is ideal for avoiding queues and cutting through traffic on your daily commute, and it is equally useful for travelling longer distances between towns. If you want to gain your independence and to start riding a motorcycle of your own, then you are going to need to undertake some training before you are allowed to take to the road.
Getting started on your motorcycle journey
If you want to ride a motorcycle in Australia, then you will need to take part in Q ride training. A Q ride course will help you learn to ride safely and show you how to follow the rules of the road which keep both you and other road users from harm. The first stage of your Q ride journey is the pre-learner course. This course takes place over two days and covers the essential basics needed before going on the road. Participants are taught vital bike handling skills in a safe environment away from other traffic. Upon successful completion, students are allowed to sit the motorcycle knowledge test and then they can apply for their own motorcycle learners licence.
What happens next?
Receiving your motorcycle learners licence may seem like the end of the process, but it is really just the beginning of your Q ride training experience. Still ahead of you are both the restricted and unrestricted licences, both of which will require their own periods of training to achieve. The restricted licence course is open to confident riders who have held the Learners' license for three months or more. After a further two years and another short Q ride training course, motorcycle riders are able to apply for an open motorcycle licence. The training needed to obtain this final licence is designed to build your skills and to introduce you to conditions which you will meet while riding on the road.
If you are interested getting started with Q ride training then speak to your local training centre. They will be able to guide you through the process and ensure that you receive exactly the training you need to stay safe on the roads.
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