What is involved in a basic handling skills test, resources to help you pass one, and where to go to sit a test.
Before applying for a motorcycle learner licence you must pass a basic handling skills test. This test ensures that you have the necessary skills to ride safely on the road once you obtain your learner licence.
The basic handling skills test consists of four stages:
Each stage is broken down into varying combinations of the following tasks:
In completing the tasks above you will be assessed against the relevant assessment items below:
It is recommended that you discuss with your selected provider any training and practice you may have undertaken. This will help you to determine if you are ready to sit the test, or if you require additional training and practice (your provider will be able to help you with this).
More information about the skills required for a basic handling skills test
Watch detailed information about the test in animated format:
Download the basic handling skills test in written format [PDF, 1 MB]
Download Factsheet 28: Learning to ride – getting your motorcycle licence [PDF, 101 KB]
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Waikato | |
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Callan Ries
Waikato
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Chris SmithWaikato & Auckland
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Phone: 09 947 9409
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Mobile: 021 023 66503
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Colin Manion
43 Bell Road |
David Bishara
Taupo
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Denise HarrisWhitianga| Mobile: 021 177 6494 |
Denise Harris, Scott Harris
Whitianga
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Dugal Matheson
Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Auckland
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Howard Mansell
Hamilton
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Ian DavisonPukekohe
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Mobile: 021 916 653
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James MissenHamilton| Phone: 07 846 3735 | Mobile: 0275 130 733 |
Jared Greenwood
Hamilton/Waikato/Auckland
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John Redman
Hamilton
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Joshua Norquay
Hamilton/Waikato
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Karel Pavich
Hamilton
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Keith Fletcher
Waikato
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Kevin Kinghan
Waikato
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Malcolm OuttersideWhitianga/Thames
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Mobile: 027 2870024
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Mark Revill-Johnson
Paeroa
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Oscar KetchloveWaikato
Email: oscar@rideacademy.co.nz
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Phillip Powell
15 Noble Street |
Scott Miller
Waikato
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Steven GaneTe Awamutu| Mobile: 027 412 5000 |
Wayne Holden
Waikato
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