FAQs

Instead of taking a practical test at the Restricted and Full stages of your licence, you can choose to have your riding skills assessed by an NZTA approved CBTA assessor. 

CBTA is the only way you can reduce the required minimum  time during both of the Learner (6 months) and Restricted Motorcycle (18 months) licence stages. You can introduce CBTA training at any stage of your licencing process.

By using the CBTA process you can sit your Restricted CBTA Assessment at any time after getting your Learner Licence, as long as you are 16 and a half years old or over. You do not have to wait six months.

You can also reduce the minimum time you have to be on your Restricted Licence by sitting a Full CBTA Assessment, getting the time down from 18 months to only 12 months.

This 'road map' image will help you to understand the options for getting your Full Motorcycle Licence and introducing Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) into the mix:

From learning how to keep yourself safe on the daily commute to honing the most advanced riding techniques, there’s a Ride Forever course to suit your needs. 

Check out the 'On Road Coaching' section of Ride Forever's website for more information by clicking here and then have a browse through our available Ride Forever courses by clicking on a location below for a course in your area:

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The courses also support NZTA’s Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) requirements for licensing. 

Not sure what Ride Forever course is the right one for you? 

Their website can help give you the lowdown. Whether you’re just starting out on a scooter, or getting back into motorcycle riding, there’s a course to help you. 

Find out more on the Ride Forever website. 

No it doesn't, but the sooner you book onto a Ride Forever course with us, the sooner you can be ready to sit the next stage of the licence process. 

Get it sorted by browsing and booking a Ride Forever course by clicking on a location below for a course in your area:

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From 1 July 2022 onwards Ride Forever are running a promotion where they offer experienced riders, who are eligible, a total of $200 cash back on their annual motorcycle registration. 

They pay this cashback in two $100 instalments over the two years. 

Find out more on the Ride Forever website here.

We can help you be a better, safer rider. When you take a course with us, you’re working with UK Police trained, highly qualified NZTA approved instructors with decades of relevant experience. 

Starting with teaching you how to operate the controls of a geared motorcycle with our NEW RIDER  course followed by the NOVICE RIDER Basic Handling course, with relevant Ride Forever courses prior to Learner To Restricted Licence  and Restricted to Full Licence  assessments along the way; Love Motorcycle Training work with you on your journey to a Full motorcycle licence. 

We are very proud to deliver the Ride Forever programme throughout Otago, Southland and Canterbury. 

Our New Rider training is designed specifically for those that have never ridden a two-wheeled motorbike with clutch and gears, or have minimal experience and require some refresher training. 

It's a 2-hour session of comprehensive instruction designed to build your confidence and skill level. 

Please note this course does NOT include the Basic Handling Skills Test. 

Click on a location below for a course in your area:

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The Novice Rider Training with the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) is aimed at those with experience riding a two-wheeled motorbike fitted with a clutch and gears. 

It's an hour's comprehensive training of the additional skills required to pass the BHST, on top of the riding skills you will already have.  If you are then ready for the learners test, the session will include the BHST. 

Click on a location below for a course in your area:

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Once you have passed your BHST, there is an option to sit your Restricted via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment) without having to wait six months. 

To better understand the stages required to work through your licence you can contact us, refer to our licensing process information page, or have a read through the CBTA course guide .

Check the date your Class 6 Restricted Licence was issued, this information can be found on the back of your Licence.  

If it's been 9 months (e.g., issue date was 02/04/19 & today's date was 02/01/20) then you are eligible to sit your Restricted to Full Licence via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment). 

So, in summary, you can sit your Restricted to Full Licence Assessment 9 months after the issue date on your Restricted Licence, but you still have to wait until the full 12 months before you can exchange your pass certificate for your Full Licence. 

To better understand the stages required to work through your licence you can contact us, refer to our licensing process information page, or have a read through the CBTA course guide .

Click your location below for a course in your area, choose a course time and date, and register directly from that page. Simple!

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or contact us by email or phone

When you attend any of our courses we expect you to arrive dressed in suitable motorcycle protective clothing from top to toe.

This must as a minimum include a legal helmet, jacket and gloves, your legs must be covered and you must wear covered footwear. 

Bring along waterproofs (if you have them) just in case. 

For New Rider and Novice Rider training, helmets, jackets and gloves will be provided, if required. We also provide the motorcycle for use on these courses.

Please note, should you arrive for any course dressed inappropriately for example; in shorts/jandals, or impracticable attire and expect to ride we will turn you away.

Ride Forever courses cover sometimes considerable distances, we recommend that you bring water, some form of payment for lunch, or your own pack up if you prefer.

You will need a motorcycle appropriate to your class of Licence. Your motorcycle must be roadworthy with a current warrant of fitness (WOF) and valid Registration, and an L plate if you are on your Learner's. If there are any major defects with your bike on arrival you will not be allowed to complete the training. 

For more detailed information, please view our cancellation policy.

We understand that you may not have have a motorcycle, or that you have one but shouldn't be riding it on the licence you hold. 

We have loan bikes available in Invercargill, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton.  If you attend a Dunedin training course, you will need to make a hire arrangement with one of the several motorcycle dealers in the city that have them available.

Please note that these motorcycles are only available for loan whilst you are under instruction with us and we are unable to loan you a bike for a period longer than the duration of instruction undertaken. 

Please CONTACT US for further information. 

Contact us. Ask via Facebook or Instagram (if it's outside of business hours, we may take up to 48 hours to respond), send an email via the website, or call us. We’re passionate about helping people get onto a motorcycle and learn the skills to becoming better road users and are here to help.

If you are unsure what session you need to book, please email us before making a booking.

If you attend the Basic Handling Skills test, and your riding skills are not to the required standard, our instructors will advise you and offer you feedback on what is required to reach the required standard.

In this situation, we would invite you to attend one of our two hour, one-on-one New Rider courses.   You will not be eligible for a refund for the BHST session you have attended, so we strongly suggest you seek our advice before attending if you are unsure which course to book.  We will do everything we can to help you become and safe and confident rider, resulting in the BHST riding standard  and test, becoming an easy pass situation.