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Frequently Asked Questions

QRide and Learner's Questions

The licensing licence process is confusing can you explain?

What will I need to bring on the training or QRide day?

  • Your Learners RE permit for a motorbike or your O RE  license (if you are going for your R license)
  • Your theory paperwork
  • Long pants and closed-in shoes (no steel-caps)
  • Jacket, helmet, gloves and if you don't have these, we can supply them
  • Protective eye wear if your helmet does not have a visor
  • A snack and drink

Can I use my own bike for Q Ride and training?

  • Yes, as long as it is fully registered and roadworthy, with everything fully operational.
  • We can supply your bike if you don't have one
  • Make sure than you can perform the QRide manoevres on your style of bike
  • Make sure that your bike is a Learner Approved Motorcycle if you are going for your RE licence
  • Make sure that your bike is an open-sized R class bike if you are going for your R licence

When can I get my RE Learners Licence?

  • You need to have had your car red P license for 12 months or longer before you can get your learners for motorbikes.

How do I get my Learner's Motorcycle Licence?

  • Go into your nearest Department of Transport & Main Roads
  • Pay them approximately $20
  • Answer the Learner's theory questions

Is there a waiting time before I do my QRide?

  • You can participate in Qride as soon as you have your Learners licence - there is no waiting time
  • You need to be competent to pass the QRide, so you may require training

Does someone need to follow me when I am riding my bike with a Learners License?

  • Yes, a motorcycle license holder (that has held it for more than 12 months ) must supervise you by either following you on a motorbike or in a car. 
  • If you hold  a Learners RE license, you can be followed by an Open RE holder (that has held it for more than 12 months) or an R license holder. 
  • If you have held your Open RE license for more than 12 months and are now learning on a R class bike, you must be supervised by a R class license holder (that has held that license for more than 12 months

What size bike can I ride once I get my RE license?

  • Click here to see a list of Learner Approved Motorcycles (LAM). 
  • There are no 250cc bikes on this list as you are able to ride all but about 4 models of that size bike. 
  • The list restricts class RE (restricted) motorcycle licence holders to a combined power-to-weight ratio and engine capacity restriction.
  • The former 250 millilitre (mL) engine capacity restriction no longer applies.

When can I ride a bigger bike?

  • After 12 months of obtaining your RE license you are then able to go for your R license (to ride all sized bikes). 
  • You must take the same Q Ride test but on an open-sized bike.
  • You cannot start learning on an open-sized bike until you have held your RE license for 12 months or more and then you can ride an open bike when followed by another open rider and your bike must have an L plate.

What are the rules about alcohol?

  • There is a no alcohol limit (0.00) for all learner license holders.
  • There is a no alcohol limit for all class RE motorbike licence holder for the first 12 months of holding their class RE.
  • There is a no alcohol limit for all class RE license holders learning to ride a class R motorbike.

Advanced Rider Training Questions

I have already done advanced riding levels at other schools - what level can I start on at Top Rider?

  • You will need to start by doing Level 1
  • The technology taught in this program is the intellectual property of Top Rider.  Other schools do not cover what we teach and are therefore not in line with our training practices.
  • Our levels are progressive and build on each other and so you need to do them in order
  • Our class rider numbers are really low and therefore the rider progresses faster with much more instruction

Will I need to wear Leathers at the Advanced Day?

  • At most of the tracks, yes you will. 
  • The training day at Sydney Dragway does not require leathers, but is still preferable
  • The leathers need to be all-in-one or zipped together

Do I need to have done an Advanced Training Level before doing a Coach & Setup Day

  • It is not required, but you will get much more out of the day if you have done at least a Level 1 day

Do I need to bring food and drink?

  • All of our Advanced Level Training days are catered
  • Our Coach & Setup Courses have canteen available, but please bring extra water for when it shuts!