Getting your rider licence in NSW
Here's info on getting your rider licence in NSW
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The course is heavily subsidised by NSW government and typically costs only around $150.
Step 1
- Book Here for Botany and other Sydney locations
- Book Here for St Ives and other Sydney locations
- Book Here for Regional NSW
Step 2
Take your Pre-Learner Course Certificate to Service NSW and complete the DKT (Driver Knowledge Test).
- This is a simple multiple-choice test
- You can book online here
- There’s also a practice test available to help you prepare
➡️ Here's the online practice test
Step 3 – Ride as a Learner
Once you pass your DKT, you’ll receive your Learner Rider Licence (L’s) and can ride on the road by yourself. At this stage:
- You must display L plates
- You must ride at 90 km/h max
- You must have zero alcohol
- You can ride FONZ models (all are LAMS approved)
Step 4 – Move to Provisional (P’s)
After holding your learner licence for at least 3 months, you can progress to your Provisional Rider Licence (P1) by completing the Rider Proficiency Test (MOST).
On your P’s:
- You can ride unsupervised
- Speed limit is 90 km/h (P1) and 100 km/h (P2)
- Still restricted to LAMS-approved bikes
- Gradually fewer restrictions as you progress
Tip: Book the Provisional as soon as its available to you, the whole process moves a lot quicker that way
Why it’s worth it
Once you’ve done it, it’s done for life. No re-sitting, no ongoing hassle.
And because the system is so well structured in NSW, you’ll actually learn how to ride properly - not just pass a test.
Bonus: having a motorcycle licence can also help with travel insurance coverage when riding overseas (think Italy, Vietnam, Bali… not a bad perk 😉).
Getting your licence is one of the easiest barriers to clear - and it opens up a whole new way to move around the city.
If you’re even thinking about it, just book the course. You’ll be surprised how straightforward it is.