To be eligible for the Pre Learner course you must have held a provisional or open car licence for 1 year.

Your first step is to book the 2 day Pre Learner course with us. Please note you must complete both days within 30 days of each other.

To be eligible to sit the motorcycle knowledge test you must have completed the 2 day Pre Learner Course.

• Your next step is to sit the Motorcycle Knowledge Test with the Department of Transport. You can sit the test online, or visit your nearest Department of Transport.
• Once you have successfully completed the online knowledge test you will be issued with your motorcycle learners licence (RE L).

You are required to hold your learners for a 3 month period. During this 3 month learner period you can ride any Learner Approved Motorcycle, as long as you are accompanied by someone who has their restricted or unrestricted motorcycle licence.

To be eligible to sit the hazard perception test you must have completed the 2 day Pre Learner Course and motorcycle knowledge test.

From 1 July 2021 all learner motorcycle licence holders must pass the hazard perception test before they can take the Q-Ride RE Course or RE practical riding test. All learner motorcycle licence holders must pass the motorcycle hazard perception test before upgrading their learner licence.

You can take the test at any stage during your learner licence period.

The hazard perception test will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes, you will need at least that amount of time connected to the internet.

To be eligible for the RE licence course you must have held your motorcycle learners (RE L) for 91 days and completed the hazard perception test.

Your next step is to book the 1 day RE licence course to upgrade to your restricted motorcycle licence (RE O).

Once you have demonstrated your competency we will issue you with an online Q-Ride certificate. You are then required to upgrade your licence online or by visiting your nearest Department of Transport center.

On your restricted (RE O) motorcycle licence you can ride any learner approved bike unsupervised. For the first 12 months you are unable to carry a pillion passenger and you must have zero alcohol in your system when riding.

If you wish to upgrade your licence you are required to hold your restricted (RE O) licence for 2 years before you are eligible to upgrade. However, if you are happy riding LAMS bikes you can stay on your restricted licence as long as you want.

To be eligible for the R licence course you must have held your restricted (RE O) motorcycle licence for 2 years.

Your next step is to book the 1/2 day R licence course to upgrade to your unrestricted motorcycle licence (R).

Once you have demonstrated your competency we will issue you with an online QRide certificate. You are then required to upgrade your licence online or by visiting your nearest Department of Transport center.

On your unrestricted (R) motorcycle licence you can ride any size motorbike.

Q-Ride courses are delivered by Q-Ride training providers, accredited by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Motorcycle Rider Training Australia are a registered service provider #1105M0222.

Typically, between $400 – $600 to complete the Pre Learner process. This is dependent on day and location. This includes all TMR fees for licesning 

Yes, you can ride a Learner Approved Motorcycle (LAMS) in QLD providing you are supervised by an appropriate license holder.

The Qride Pre-Learner course is a 2-day course in a dedicated training facility. The course is designed to teach the basics and some intermediate skills for you to be safe on the road as a learner. This is the first step to obtaining your motorcycle license.

The first step is to complete the mandatory 2-day Qride Pre Learner motorcycle course. Once completed you then need to complete the Motorcycle Knowledge Test and providing competency is achieved, you then have your motorbike learner license.

No unfortunately not. To ride a motorcycle over 125cc you must hold a current motorcycle license.

No unfortunately not. If you hold an Open car license you can ride a 50cc Moped on that license. However, for any motorcycle over that size you must hold a current motorbike license. 

It takes 2 days (2 x 6-hour days) to complete the Qride Pre- Learner course. The Motorcycle knowledge test takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

You must hold your motorbike learners for a minimum of 90 days in Qld before you can go for your Restricted license.

• Hold a provisional or open car license for at least 1 year.
• Successfully complete Qride pre learner course.
• Pass the motorcycle knowledge test.
• Apply to TMR for learner licence and pay license fee.

There are 3 motorbike license classes in Qld:

• REL – Restricted Learner (Must hold minimum 90 days) – Limited to LAMS (under 660cc) motorbike and must be supervised.
• RE – Restricted (must hold for 2 years minimum) – Limited to LAMS (under 660cc) motorbike for 2 years. Other restrictions apply for first 12 months.
• R – Unrestricted – Can ride any size motorcycle. 

Qride is the Queensland Motorcycle training and licensing framework, governed under the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Qride includes all motorcycle licensing from Pre Learner to Restricted and then to Unrestricted licenses.

Qride must be delivered by an approved Registered Service Provide under the QLD Transport and Main Roads system. 

In Queensland you can ride up to 660ml motorcycle, but it must be on the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme list (LAMS)

• Be well rested.
• Avoid dehydration by drinking lots of water.
• Listen to instructors – they are there to help you all the way.
• Ask plenty of questions if unsure of expectations.

On your RE L (Restricted Learner License) you must be supervised by a person who has held their Restricted motorbike license for a least 1 year and also holds open car.

They cannot supervise as a pillion on your motorcycle.

Motorcycles don’t need to use e-tags to travel on Queensland roads. They will use cameras to identify registration and charge applicable tolls. The overall tolls are cheaper and you do not pay a video matching fee.

Yes, if you hold your Restricted motorbike license and also hold Open Car license. You can only lane filter at a maximum of 30 kph and in certain situations.

You cannot park a motorbike on a footpath unless there is signage stating otherwise. On street parking is available throughout the state.

Yes, as long as the meet the ADR (Australian Design Rules) requirements. 

You must have held your Restricted (RE) motorbike license for at least 2 years to be eligible for Unrestricted (R) license in Qld. You must then successfully complete the Q-Ride Unrestricted (R) class course to obtain the license.

There are 3 motorcycle license levels in Qld:

• Pre-Learner (REL) – Minimum 90 days.
• Restricted (RE) – Minimum 2 years
• Unrestricted (R)

A person who has never held a license will attract a 3-month mandatory license disqualification and either a maximum fine of 40 penalty units, or up to one year in prison.

The front brake is proven to be the most effective of the two brakes, giving up to 70-80% of the motorcycles stopping power in emergency stops, contingent on road surface and conditions.

Avoid using the front brake when in slow speed manoeuvres, especially when handlebars are turned. This can result in the front tipping quickly towards ground and dropping motorbike.

For slow speed manoeuvres the use of the rear brake will provide ample braking and will assist with stabilizing the bike at slow speed. 

Buses, taxis, limousines, bicycles and motorcycles can travel in Transit lanes with or without passengers.