FAQs
Why sit Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA)?
Instead of taking a practical test at the Restricted and Full stages of your licence, you can choose to have your riding skills assessed by an NZTA approved CBTA assessor.
CBTA is the only way you can reduce the required minimum time during both of the Learner (6 months) and Restricted Motorcycle (18 months) licence stages. You can introduce CBTA training at
any stage of your licencing process.
By using the CBTA process you can sit your Restricted CBTA Assessment at any time after getting your Learner Licence, as long as you are 16 and a half years old or over. You do not have to wait
six months.
You can also reduce the minimum time you have to be on your Restricted Licence by sitting a Full CBTA Assessment, getting the time down from 18 months to only 12 months.
Why come on a Ride Forever course?
From learning how to keep yourself safe on the daily commute to honing the most advanced riding techniques, there’s a Ride Forever course to suit your needs.
Check out the 'On Road Coaching' section of Ride Forever's website for more information by clicking here and then have a browse through our available Ride Forever courses by clicking on a
location below for a course in your area:
I’ve never ridden a motorbike before how can I get my Class 6 Learner Licence?
Our New Rider training is designed specifically for those that have never ridden a two-wheeled motorbike with clutch and gears, or have minimal experience and require some refresher training.
It's a 2-hour session of comprehensive instruction designed to build your confidence and skill level. Please note this course does NOT include the Basic Handling Skills Test.
I’ve been riding for years, but need to get my Learner Bike Licence, what course should I do?
The Experienced Rider Course with the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) is aimed at those with experience riding a two-wheeled motorbike fitted with a clutch and gears.
It's an hour's comprehensive training of the additional skills required to pass the BHST, on top of the riding skills you will already have. If you are then ready for the learners test, the session will
include the BHST.
Do I have to wait six months before I get my Restricted Motorbike Licence?
Once you have passed your BHST, there is an option to sit your Restricted via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment) without having to wait six months.
I’m on my Restricted Bike Licence when can I sit my Full?
Check the date your Class 6 Restricted Licence was issued, this information can be found on the back of your Licence. If it's been 9 months (e.g., issue date was 02/04/19 & today's date was
02/01/20) then you are eligible to sit your Restricted to Full Licence via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment).
While you can sit your Restricted to Full Licence Assessment 9 months after the issue date on your Restricted Licence, but you still have to wait until the full 12 months before you can exchange your
pass certificate for your Full Licence.
What do I need to bring to a course?
When you attend any of our courses we expect you to arrive dressed in suitable motorcycle protective clothing from top to toe. This must as a minimum include a legal helmet, jacket and gloves,
your legs must be covered and you must wear covered footwear. Bring along waterproofs (if you have them) just in case.
For New Rider and Experienced Rider training, helmets, jackets and gloves will be provided, if required. We also provide the motorcycle for use on these courses.
Please note, should you arrive for any course dressed inappropriately for example; in shorts/jandals, or impracticable attire and expect to ride we will turn you away.
Ride Forever courses cover sometimes considerable distances, we recommend that you bring water, some form of payment for lunch, or your own pack up if you prefer.
You will need a motorcycle appropriate to your class of Licence. Your motorcycle must be roadworthy with a current warrant of fitness (WOF) and valid Registration, and an L plate if you are on your
Learner's. If there are any major defects with your bike on arrival you will not be allowed to complete the training.
Can I borow a motorcycle for a training course?
We understand that you may not have have a motorcycle, or that you have one but shouldn't be riding it on the licence you hold.
We have loan bikes available in Christchurch, Invercargill, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton. If you attend a Dunedin training course, you will need to make a hire arrangement with one of the several
motorcycle dealers in the city that have them available.
Please note that these motorcycles are only available for loan whilst you are under instruction with us and we are unable to loan you a bike for a period longer than the duration of instruction
undertaken.
What happens if I book a learners licence BHST and my riding is not up to standard?
If you are unsure what session you need to book, please email us before making a booking.
If you attend the Basic Handling Skills test, and your riding skills are not to the required standard, our instructors will advise you and offer you feedback on what is required to reach the required
standard.
In this situation, we would invite you to attend one of our two hour, one-on-one New Rider courses. You will not be eligible for a refund for the BHST session you have attended, so we strongly
suggest you seek our advice before attending if you are unsure which course to book. We will do everything we can to help you become and safe and confident rider, resulting in the BHST riding
standard and test, becoming an easy pass situation.
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FAQs
Why sit Competency-based training and assessment
(CBTA)?
Instead of taking a practical test at the Restricted and Full stages of
your licence, you can choose to have your riding skills assessed by an
NZTA approved CBTA assessor.
CBTA is the only way you can reduce the required minimum time
during both of the Learner (6 months) and Restricted Motorcycle (18
months) licence stages. You can introduce CBTA training at any stage
of your licencing process.
By using the CBTA process you can sit your Restricted CBTA
Assessment at any time after getting your Learner Licence, as long as
you are 16 and a half years old or over. You do not have to wait six
months.
You can also reduce the minimum time you have to be on your
Restricted Licence by sitting a Full CBTA Assessment, getting the time
down from 18 months to only 12 months.
Why come on a Ride Forever course?
From learning how to keep yourself safe on the daily commute to
honing the most advanced riding techniques, there’s a Ride Forever
course to suit your needs.
Check out the 'On Road Coaching' section of Ride Forever's website
for more information by clicking here and then have a browse through
our available Ride Forever courses by clicking on a location below for
a course in your area:
I’ve never ridden a motorbike before how can I get my
Class 6 Learner Licence?
Our New Rider training is designed specifically for those that have
never ridden a two-wheeled motorbike with clutch and gears, or have
minimal experience and require some refresher training.
It's a 2-hour session of comprehensive instruction designed to build
your confidence and skill level. Please note this course does NOT
include the Basic Handling Skills Test.
I’ve been riding for years, but need to get my Learner
Bike Licence, what course should I do?
The Experienced Rider Course with the Basic Handling Skills Test
(BHST) is aimed at those with experience riding a two-wheeled
motorbike fitted with a clutch and gears.
It's an hour's comprehensive training of the additional skills required to
pass the BHST, on top of the riding skills you will already have. If you
are then ready for the learners test, the session will include the BHST.
Do I have to wait six months before I get my Restricted
Motorbike Licence?
Once you have passed your BHST, there is an option to sit your
Restricted via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training
Assessment) without having to wait six months.
I’m on my Restricted Bike Licence when can I sit my Full?
Check the date your Class 6 Restricted Licence was issued, this
information can be found on the back of your Licence. If it's been 9
months (e.g., issue date was 02/04/19 & today's date was 02/01/20)
then you are eligible to sit your Restricted to Full Licence via the CBTA
route (Competency-Based Training Assessment).
While you can sit your Restricted to Full Licence Assessment 9 months
after the issue date on your Restricted Licence, but you still have to
wait until the full 12 months before you can exchange your pass
certificate for your Full Licence.
What do I need to bring to a course?
When you attend any of our courses we expect you to arrive dressed
in suitable motorcycle protective clothing from top to toe. This must as
a minimum include a legal helmet, jacket and gloves, your legs must
be covered and you must wear covered footwear. Bring along
waterproofs (if you have them) just in case.
For New Rider and Experienced Rider training, helmets, jackets and
gloves will be provided, if required. We also provide the motorcycle for
use on these courses.
Please note, should you arrive for any course dressed inappropriately
for example; in shorts/jandals, or impracticable attire and expect to ride
we will turn you away.
Ride Forever courses cover sometimes considerable distances, we
recommend that you bring water, some form of payment for lunch, or
your own pack up if you prefer.
You will need a motorcycle appropriate to your class of Licence. Your
motorcycle must be roadworthy with a current warrant of fitness (WOF)
and valid Registration, and an L plate if you are on your Learner's. If
there are any major defects with your bike on arrival you will not be
allowed to complete the training.
Can I borow a motorcycle for a training course?
We understand that you may not have have a motorcycle, or that you
have one but shouldn't be riding it on the licence you hold.
We have loan bikes available in Christchurch, Invercargill, Timaru,
Oamaru and Ashburton. If you attend a Dunedin training course, you
will need to make a hire arrangement with one of the several
motorcycle dealers in the city that have them available.
Please note that these motorcycles are only available for loan whilst
you are under instruction with us and we are unable to loan you a bike
for a period longer than the duration of instruction undertaken.
What happens if I book a learners licence BHST and my
riding is not up to standard?
If you are unsure what session you need to book, please email us
before making a booking.
If you attend the Basic Handling Skills test, and your riding skills are
not to the required standard, our instructors will advise you and offer
you feedback on what is required to reach the required standard.
In this situation, we would invite you to attend one of our two hour,
one-on-one New Rider courses. You will not be eligible for a refund
for the BHST session you have attended, so we strongly suggest you
seek our advice before attending if you are unsure which course to
book. We will do everything we can to help you become and safe and
confident rider, resulting in the BHST riding standard and test,
becoming an easy pass situation.
Contact Info
