Basic handling skills test (BHST) – Learner licence – 1.5 hours

To enrol on this course, you must have recent experience gained on a manual motorcycle with a clutch and gears. You must be competent moving off in a straight line consistently without frequent stalls, moving off at right angles consistently without frequent stalls, changing gears, riding a series of curves, and braking to a stop.

If the above does not describe your abilities, then you should enrol on a Learner rider course first. If you are in any doubt, then please contact us to discuss.

We provide a well-maintained motorcycle, helmet, jacket, and gloves if you don’t have your own (included in the cost).

The BHST course covers:

Familiarisation with the motorbike and controls
Up to one hour’s professional friendly training to prepare you for the BHST.
Basic handling skills test and issue of NZTA certificate upon successful completion.
Debrief and friendly, helpful advice on progressing further including buying a bike and riding gear.

Following successful completion, you will then need to take the certificate to a licencing agent where you will need to sit the motorcycle theory test and pass an eyesight check. You will then be issued with a Class 6L Learner licence. At this point you can put an ‘L’ plate on any learner approved motorcycle (LAMS) and ride on a public road.

You can practice the theory test here:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/roadcode/theory-test-questions/specialist-questions-for-motorcyclists/

This NZTA video will familiarise you with what is required for the Basic handling skills test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqpT2cbTfx8