How to get a motorcycle learner permit in Victoria

When can I apply for a motorcycle learner permit?

You must be at least 18 years of age. Your car licence/learners must not be disqualified, cancelled, suspended, or refused anywhere in Australia.

What tests do I have to do?

• An eyesight test.
• A motorcycle knowledge test. This test is based on information in the Victorian Rider handbook (available from VicRoads, Stay Upright, RACV offices and newsagents).
• An off-road motorcycle riding skills test.

Where can I do my motorcycle learner permit course and test?

Stay Upright conducts learner permit training and testing from venues located in Hoppers Crossing, Ballarat and Geelong. When you apply for your learner permit you will need to complete an application form, prove your age, provide proof of identity and provide your current car learner or licence details.

Stay Upright conducts two learner permit courses; a 12 hour Learner course ($270-midweek or $310 week end) (add half hour for lunch on both days) for people with limited or no previous riding experience, and a 6 hour Learner course ($220-midweek or $250 weekend) (add half hour for lunch) for people with current riding experience - capable of starting, stopping, changing gears, riding around corners, etc. The course fee includes all VicRoads fees, use of a motorcycle and helmet, gloves and wet weather gear if required.

Please note: You will need to show photo I.D. on the day of the course.

Contact the Victorian office of Stay Upright on 03 9731 1499/1300 3666 40 or email if you have any questions.

How to get a motorcycle licence in Victoria

When can I go for my motorcycle licence test?

You must be at least 18 years of age and not have your licence/learner permit disqualified (cancelled or suspended) or have been refused a licence anywhere in Australia or overseas. You must hold your motorcycle learner permit for a minimum of three months before attempting the licence skills test. This three-month period refers to the period immediately before you apply for your licence and must be continuous (not broken by a suspension or a break in continuity such as allowing your permit to expire before obtaining a new permit). If you have held a motorcycle licence previously in Australia (and hold documentary proof) you may sit for the Motorcycle Licence Skill Test (MLST) without holding a learner permit.

What tests do I have to do?

You have to do:

• an eyesight test;
• an off-road motorcycle riding skills test (the MLST);
• and if you do not hold a current Australian car licence, a Hazard Perception Test conducted at a VicRoads office.
• If you only hold a current Australian car learner permit, a first licence fee will apply.

Where can I do my motorcycle licence test?

Stay Upright conducts licence training and testing from venues located in Hoppers Crossing, Ballarat and Geelong. When you apply for your licence you will need to complete an application form, prove your age, provide proof of identity and provide your current motorcycle learner and car licence details.

Please note: You will need to show photo I.D. on the day of the course.

Contact the Victorian office of Stay Upright on 03 9731 1499/1300 3666 40 or email if you have any questions.

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