the driver's handbook

Obtaining your learner’s permit – Motorcycles
Learning to ride a motorcycle
If you don’t hold a current driver’s licence, you must first pass the
theory test at a Customer Service Centre, > and then undertake the Basic Rider Safe course before a
learner’s permit is issued.
Rider Safe is a compulsory motorcycle rider training course for all
novice motorcycle riders. It provides tuition for the basic and
advanced motorcycle skills necessary for the road. Rider Safe is run
by experienced motorcycle riders who have undergone specialised
instructor training. The course also provides the opportunity to
determine your riding aptitude before buying a motorcycle.
Payment for the course must be made at a Customer Service Centre
before starting the Rider Safe course.
If you have not previously held a driver’s licence, you must have
held your learner’s permit for a minimum total period of six calendar
months. If you are disqualified on your learner’s permit, and have
your permit cancelled you will be required to re-pass the theory test
and Basic Rider Safe course and spend a total of nine months on the
learner’s permit.
The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)
Under the scheme, R-Date licence holders are allowed to ride
motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 660 ml with a
power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 150 kw/t. A list of approved
motorcycles is available from any Customer Service Centre or the website
www.sa.gov.au/motoring
Learner’s Permit
R-Date licence – can ride bikes up
to 660 ml engine capacity and power to
weight ratio not exceeding 150 kw/t.
R licence – full rider’s licence,
can ride any bike (must have held an R-Date
licence for at least 12 months).
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