Learners licence
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The Learner Licence
To apply for a learner licence a rider must be at least 16 years old and have passed a basic handling skills test
Basic Handing Skills Test
The basic skills handling test (refered to as the BHS test) is a practical test that is carried out by an approved Land Transport NZ examiner. The rider must demonstrate a series of manourvers on a motorbike under 250cc. The test contains seven common motorbike uses. Such as riding a motorbike slowely, riding around a curve and stopping quickly. Normally the rider will have to provide a motorbike, however some testing officers can provide a suitable motorbike to use for the test. Some assessors may also provide tuition prior to doing the BHS test.
Learner Licence Theory Test
The theory test is designed to test a riders knowledge of the New Zealand road rules. The theory test is made up of two parts, a general test and a specialist motorbike test. The general test has 25 questions about the New Zealand road rules and road hazards. The specialist motorbike test contains 10 questions on safety with the use of a motorbike. The theory test is a all multi choice scratch tests, simply scratch the box of the most appropriate answer. The rider will be informed immediately if they chose the correct answer to the question. To successfully pass the theory test the rider needs to select at least 32 out of 35 questions.
Once a rider has successfully completed both the BHS test and the learner theory test, they will be given a New Zealand motorbike learner licence.
Learner Licence Conditions
There are several conditions attached with a learner motorbike licence. These are designed to help new riders gain the required skills to complete the restricted licence in a safe environment.
- You must not ride a motorcycle with an engine capacity greater than 250cc.
- You must not ride between 10pm and 5am.
- You must not carry any passengers on your motorcycle or moped or in any sidecar.
- You must not tow another vehicle.
- You must always have a learner (L) plate attached to the rear of your motorcycle or moped. You can obtain L plates from most driver licensing agents.
References
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/28/learning-to-ride.html
