How to get your Learners permit?

1 - Learn the Road Rules

You will need to know the Western Australian road rules to get your learner’s permit.

You can learn everything you need to know by reading the Ride Safe handbook.

2 - Get your Learners Permit

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/get-my-licence-to-ride-a-motorcycle.asp

3 - Sit the Theory Test

To get your learner’s permit, you will need to pass a computerised theory test that assesses your understanding of the WA road rules.

You can sit the theory test on the same day you apply for your learner’s application.

You cannot use any mobile phone or device or refer to the Ride Safe handbook during the test.

You need to get at least 28 out of the 35 multiple choice questions correct to pass the test.

You can practice using our online Road Rules theory test quiz.

When you pass the test, you will be issued with your learner’s permit.

A pass result is valid for 5 years.

If you do not pass the theory test, you will need to resit the test and pay an additional resit fee.

4 - Learn to ride your own bike with XDoT Advanced Rider Training!

Once you have your learner’s permit, you can start learning to drive a LAMS approved motorcycle.

Rules for learning to ride a motorcycle

When learning to ride a motorcycle you must always:

• ride with an approved supervisor – either as a pillion passenger, in a sidecar or on another motorcycle

• display L plates on the front and back of the vehicle when you are driving.

• only ride a LAMS approved motorcycle

• wear an approved helmet

• not have a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 0.00%

• not ride in areas where learners are not permitted, such as Kings Park.

...Demerit points

Demerit points apply to learner drivers. If you accrue 4 demerit points your learner licence will be suspended or disqualified.

Log your supervised riding hours

You will need to record at least 50 supervised riding hours in your Learner Log Book before you can take your practical driving assessment (PDA).

5 of your 50 supervised riding hours need to be completed at night between sunset and sunrise.

If you hold a C Class licence or higher

You do not need to log any hours before taking your PDA.

5 - Sit the Hazard Perception test

The hazard perception test is a computer-based test that shows various traffic situations and assesses your ability to assess road hazards and make safe driving decisions.

During the test, you will need to use your mouse to click to indicate when it is safe to begin a manoeuvre or take action to reduce the risk of an accident.

You must pass the hazard perception test before you can take your practical driving assessment.

6 - Take the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)

To take your practical driving assessment (PDA) for your motorcycle licence you must:

• be at least 17 years old

• have had your learner's permit for at least 6 months

• have recorded at least 50 hours of supervised driving in your Learner Log Book, including 5 hours of night time driving (unless you hold C class licence or higher)

• passed the motorcycle hazard perception test

• feel confident that you can ride safely without a supervisor driver.

You can book a PDA up to 6 months in advance.

7 - Ride on your P plates

To get your provisional licence (P plates) you must:

• pass the practical driving assessment (PDA)

• have your photo taken

• pay the renewal fee for your licence

• not have accrued more than 4 demerit points.

You will be on a provisional licence for 2 years or until you are 19 years old, whichever period is longer. While riding during this time, you must:

• display red P plates for the first 6 months

• display green P plates for the remaining 18 months until you have upgraded to a full licence

• follow the night time driving restrictions for the first 6 months.

• have a 0.00% blood alcohol content.

Upgrading to a R Class License?

1 - Learn to ride your R Class bike with XDot Advanced Rider Training.

2 - Submit your application in person

3 - Book then pass your PDA

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/motorcycle-licence-r.asp

If you want to transfer an Interstate or Overseas licence:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/visiting-moving-from-interstate.asp

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/transferring-your-overseas-licence.asp

Find your nearest DoT Licensing Centre:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/visit-a-licensing-centre-or-agent.asp

Ride safe handbook - online and with my DoT personal input!

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/LBU_DL_B_RideSafe_f.pdf

Online Practice Road Rules Theory quizzes:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/road-rules-theory-test-quiz.asp

Online Hazard Perception Tests:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/hazard-perception-test.asp

Passing the PDA:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/pass-practical-assessment.asp

Riding on P Plates:

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/driving-on-your-p-plates.asp