Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We have several expert practice and training courses available, including:

• Practice Session including MOST
• Practice session for L-Platers
• Range to Road for Pre-Learners
• Private lessons
• Returning Rider Course
• Adventure Courses
• SU Roadsmart One/Two/Three

During your Pre-Learner course, you’ll be taught how to use a bike practically in a controlled off-road area, finishing with a test to see if you pass and move on to the next stage. This course totals seven hours over two days.

The next step is a computer-based skills test at Service NSW, concluding with receiving your L-Plates upon a passing grade.

Of course! If you need help finding out how you can get your motorbike licence, which courses to take for a refresher or practice, or anything else, please feel free to contact us to talk to someone who can guide you through the whole process.

Yes. You don’t need a driver’s licence to qualify for a motorbike licence in NSW. You can use a TfNSW Customer Number from Service NSW instead. 

Once you receive your learner’s permit, you only need to have it for a minimum of three months to be eligible for a Pre-Provisional Licence Course.

To get your motorcycle licence, you’ll need to complete your NSW Pre-Learner course

— a two-day motorcycle licence NSW practice test. Then you’ll need to make an appointment with Service NSW to complete your computer-based Driver Knowledge and Eyesight Tests.

To become a P-Plater, you’ll need to have had your L-Plates for a minimum of three months (no later than the 12-month qualifying period) and then apply for an NSW Pre-Provisional License Course Including Skills Test (MOST).

To convert your overseas licence to be eligible for NSW roads, then you can apply for the Pre-provisional MOST/Skills Test Only.

To get a P1 motorcycle licence in NSW, you need to complete five important steps with Stay Upright:

1. Make sure you’re eligible
   You’ll need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a temporary overseas visitor — with a residential address. If you’re at least 16 years and six months old, have a current driver’s license of TfNSW Customer number, have no outstanding fines with the State Debt Recovery Office, no restrictions for improper conduct, are medically fit and can pass an eyesight test, then you can move on the next step.
2. Complete the NSW Pre-Learner Course
   Contact us to enrol in a location near you. Take the two-day course (3.5 hours each day) and pass the NSW motorcycle practice test to be eligible for the next stage.
3. Take the Driver Knowledge and Eyesight Tests
   Apply for these tests with Service NSW within three months of completing your Pre-Learner Course. You will receive a course certificate.
4. Practice makes perfect
   After a minimum of three months, you’ll be eligible to apply for your Pre-Provisional Licence.
5. Pre-Provisional Licence
   Once you pass the Pre-Provisional Course and Skill Test (MOST), you’ll receive your course certificate. Book an appointment and take this to your nearest Service NSW to get your P1 licence.

You must wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy footwear (no steel caps) for every course.  We provide helmet, gloves and bike on the Pre-Learner’s Course.  For those on the Pre-Provisional course, bike hire (including gloves and a helmet) is available.

If you don’t arrive on time, you will miss the safety briefing and won’t be able to start the course requiring you to rebook (and pay) again.  If you are late on the second day, you will need to redo the course (and pay) again.

Whatever the weather, our courses will go ahead.

Please contact us, at least seven days ahead of your course, to discuss your options.

If you’re sick on the day, please get a doctor’s certificate from your GP and let us know as soon as you can.

Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of booking and attached to your booking confirmation.

The Pre-Learner course is designed for those with no motorcycle experience.  If you can ride a bicycle, that’s a great start – ideally you need a sense of balance and coordination.  However, since it’s a competencies-based course, there is no guarantee that you’ll pass.  There is limited free remedial training available but if you think you’ll need a little extra help, book one of our popular private lessons, to boost your confidence.

No.  You do not need to complete the questionnaire before attending the course. Your instructor will explain the purpose of the questionnaire

Yes, courses include scheduled breaks, but our trainers are better on the training ranges than they are in the kitchen, so you will need to bring your own lunch and refreshments.

Some overseas motorcycle licences are recognised in Australia and can be converted to an Australian Motorcycle Licence. As each country is different, please contact Service NSW to confirm the steps you need to take to have your overseas licence converted.

To get your full motorcycle licence in the ACT, you’ll need to have your Pre-Provisional Licence for a minimum of three years. When you renew your licence, it will be converted to a full licence. 

Yes! We have several courses available for those looking to get back into riding, learning how to ride, or those that just need some extra practice, including:

• Practice session for L-Platers
• Private Lessons
• Head Start Course
• Range to Road for Pre-Learners
• Adventure Course
• SU Roadsmart One/Two
• Returning Riders’ Course

The Pre-Learner Licencing Course consists of one day of theory and practical examination. The Pre-Provisional Course and MOST are theory-based. You’ll be tested on your road safety knowledge and asked to perform on a motorbike to prove that you’re eligible to ride.

Of course. If you need any help with your application or just need some training/practice, get in touch with us to find a suitable location near you.

Yes. If you don’t have a driver’s licence, you can take the Pre-learner (Theory) Licence Course (PLLC) to learn everything you need.

The timeline for a full licence is as follows:

• Complete the Pre-learner Course
• Three months later, you can take the Pre-Provisional Licence test
• Three years later, you can renew your licence to get your full motorcycle licence

To get your motorcycle licence in , you’ll need to complete the Pre-learner Licencing Course — a one-day practice test. You can then pick up your certificate to add the learner rider class to your driver’s licence.

To become a P-Plater, you need to complete the Pre-Provisional Course and MOST. This will give you a Provisional Licence, which can be renewed in three years for a full licence.

To get your P-Plate Motorcycle licence in the ACT, you’ll need to go through six key steps with Stay Upright:

1. Double-check your eligibility
   To learn to ride a bike in , you’ll need to be at least 16 years and nine months old, be a resident of ACT (or in the process of becoming one) and have a learner, provisional or full licence — if you don’t have a driver’s licence, you can complete the Pre-Learner (Theory) Licence course to be eligible for an ACT motorcycle licence.
2. Complete the Pre-Learner Licencing Course
   Apply for and complete the one-day learner’s course that we offer from October to March. You’ll receive your course certificate upon completion.
3. Go to an Access Canberra Service Centre for licence endorsement
   After your Pre-Learner Licencing Course, take your certificate to an Access Canberra Service Centre to get it endorsed. You must do this within one month of completing your Pre-Learner Licencing Course to avoid your certificate from expiring.
   You’ll need to complete a visual acuity eye test before your certificate can be officially endorsed — you will then have a learner rider class added to your licence. After a minimum of three months, you can go for a Pre-Provisional Licence test.
4. Practice your skills
   It’s a good idea to practice the skills you’ve learned and get used to riding so you can apply for a Pre-Provisional Course exam confidently. Use your time wisely, and make sure you take the test within 12 months of completing your Pre-Learner Licencing Course to be eligible for a P-Plate exam.
5. Take the Pre-Provisional Course and Skills Test (MOST)
   To successfully transition from your L-Plates to P-Plates, you’ll need to complete the Pre-Provisional Course and the Motorcycle Operators Skills Test (MOST). It’s recommended that you don’t wait too long to take this exam, as the MOST can be redone, so you should account for the time it takes to reschedule.
6. Pick up your Provisional Licence
   Visit Access Canberra to validate your certificate and receive your Provisional Licence (which lasts for three years). When you renew it, you’ll receive your full licence.

You must wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy footwear (no steel caps) for every course.  We provide helmet, gloves and bike on the Learner’s Course.  For those on the Pre-Provisional course, bike hire is available.

If you don’t arrive on time, you won’t be able to start the course and will need to book (and pay) again.

Whatever the weather, our courses will go ahead.

Please contact us, at least seven days ahead of your course, to discuss your options.

If you’re sick on the day, please get a doctor’s certificate from your GP and let us know as soon as you can.

Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of booking and attached to your booking confirmation.

The Learner’s course is designed for those with no motorcycle experience.  If you can ride a bicycle, that’s a great start – ideally you need a sense of balance and coordination.  However, since it’s a competencies-based course, there is no guarantee that you’ll pass.  There is limited free remedial training available but if you think you’ll need a little extra help, book one of our popular private lessons, to boost your confidence.

Yes, courses include scheduled breaks, but our trainers are better on the track than they are in the kitchen, so you will need to bring your own lunch and refreshments.

Yes.  If you wish to do so within three months of becoming a permanent resident you must:

• Successfully complete the Pre-Provisional Training Course
• Successfully complete the MOST
• Present a full overseas motorcycle licence, that you have held for more than three years, to Access Canberra OR
• If you don’t hold a full Australian Driver’s Licence, successfully complete the Road Rules Knowledge Test

If you’ve been a permanent resident for more than three months, you must:

• Successfully complete the Pre-learner training course
• If you don’t hold a full Australian Driver’s Licence, you must successfully complete the Road Rules Knowledge test

Once you’ve been issued an ACT Learner’s Licence, you must:

• Successfully complete the pre-provisional training course
• Successfully complete the MOST
• Present a full overseas motorcycle licence, that you have held for more than three years, to Access Canberra

Of course. If you have any queries on the process of applying for your VIC motorbike licence, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team. While you’re here, feel free to explore our other locations to apply for a motorbike licence.

After your 2-day Motorcycle Permit Assessment course (MPA), you will receive your learner’s permit. You will have to wait at least 3 months after your MPA and one month after your Check Ride (CR) before attempting the Motorcycle Licence Assessment (MLA). Complete all 3 tests in 15 months to obtain your full Victorian motorcycle licence.

To be eligible for a VIC motorbike licence, you must:

• Be 18 years of age
• Be a Victorian resident
• Be free of any restrictions that would disqualify you from holding a VIC learner’s permit 
• Have a Victorian car learner’s permit, Victorian car licence, or have passed a VicRoads road rules test to start your journey to obtain a full motorcycle licence in Victoria

Be in a medically fit condition. If otherwise, contact our customer service team for assistance.

To obtain your full motorcycle licence in Victoria, you should complete the following steps:

1. Undertake a Head Start course (optional)
2. Check you’re eligible for the learner’s permit course
3. Complete the 2-day learner’s permit course 
4. Practice your skills and consider taking private lessons to improve your riding technique 
5. Complete the Check Ride (CR) at least 1 month before your Motorcycle Licence Assessment 
6. If you don’t have a driver’s licence, take a Hazard Perception Test (HPT) online

Complete your Motorcycle Licence Assessment (MLA) 

You must wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy footwear (no steel caps).  We provide bike, helmet, gloves on all courses except Roadsmart and Adventure. You are encouraged to bring your own bike for the Check Ride and MLA because you will be most familiar with it.

You must be 18+ years of age.  Please see our step-by-step guide for more details.

If you don’t arrive on time, you won’t be able to start the course and will need to book (and pay) again.

Whatever the weather, our courses will go ahead.

Please contact us, at least seven days ahead of your course, to discuss your options.

If you’re sick on the day, please get a doctor’s certificate from your GP and let us know as soon as you can.

Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of booking and attached to your booking confirmation.

If you have a medical condition or take regularly prescribed medicine, please contact our office on 03 9731 1499 prior to booking for EACH of the MPA, Check Ride and MLA steps. We will assist you with the process of obtaining the necessary approvals from VicRoads.

The requirements for licence conversion vary. Please contact our office on  03 9731 1499 to obtain details.

If you do not possess a Victorian Car Learner Permit you will need to undertake a written Road Rule Test at a VicRoads office prior to doing the MPA course. If you do not possess a Victorian Car Licence you will need to undertake a written Hazard Perception Test at a VicRoads office prior to doing the MLA.

The Learner’s Course is an assessment, so it’s good to have some balance and have ridden a bicycle. If you’d like to try before you buy, why not take our Head Start Course? This is a great way to try riding without having to commit to the full course.

Yes, courses include scheduled breaks, but our trainers are better on the track than they are in the kitchen, so you will need to bring your own lunch and refreshments.

Of course. If you have any questions about applying for your QLD motorcycle licence, don’t hesitate to contact us today. While you’re here, feel free to browse our other locations to apply for a motorbike licence.

No. You must hold your driver’s licence for 12 months before completing your Headstart or Q-Ride Pre-Learner Course.

After completing the knowledge test, you will obtain your QLD motorcycle learner’s permit and hold it for 90 days. You will then spend 2 years on your RE Licence (Provisional if you are a P plate driver).  After completing your Q-Ride Unrestricted Course, you can upgrade to become fully licenced.

To obtain your motorbike licence in QLD, you should do the following:

1. Undertake a Head Start course (optional)
2. Have your driver’s licence for at least 12 months 
3. Complete the Q-Ride Pre-Learner Course
4. Undertake a 30-question knowledge test to obtain your learner’s licence
5. Upgrade your licence online or at a TMR Service Centre
6. Complete the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) within 90 days of obtaining your licence
7. Hold your learner’s licence for 90 days before applying for your Q-ride Restricted (RE) Licence 
8. Practice your skills, road rides with supervisors and/or book in for private lessons for skills and road rules
9. Undertake the Q-Ride Restricted (RE) Licence Course 
10. Upgrade your licence online or at a TMR service Centre
11. Spend 2 years on your RE Licence 
12. Receive your R-class learner’s permit to ride an R-class motorcycle 
13. Book your Q-Ride Unrestricted (R) Course
14. Upgrade your Licence online or at a TMR office

You must wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy footwear (no steel caps) for every course.  We provide helmet, gloves and bike on the Learner’s Course.

If the course has started, you won’t be able to join and you will need to book (and pay) again.

Whatever the weather, our courses will go ahead.

Please contact us, at least seven days ahead of your course, to discuss your options.

If you’re sick on the day, please get a doctor’s certificate from your GP and let us know as soon as you can.

Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of booking and attached to your booking confirmation.

If you can ride a bicycle, that’s a great start – ideally you need a sense of balance and coordination.  However, since it’s a competencies-based course, there is no guarantee that you’ll pass.  If you think you’ll need a little extra help, book one of our popular private lessons, to boost your confidence.

Yes, courses include scheduled breaks, but our trainers are better on the track than they are in the kitchen, so you will need to bring your own lunch and refreshments.  You can use small kitchen to heat up food or pop to one of the nearby food outlets instead.

Visit Queensland Transport who will review your application for a QLD riders’ licence. They will issue you with a letter of authority to complete training.