BASIC HANDLING SKILLS

The Basic Handling Skills (BHS) Test is the first step to gaining your motorcycle learner licence.
We will provide you with one on one personalised training,

on a learner appropriate bike, to help you learn the skills to competently pass your BHS test.

BHS 1 HOUR $199
Recent and substantial motorcycle riding
experience using clutch and gears

BHS 2 HOURS $299
Little or no previous motorcycle riding
experience using clutch and gears

All our BHS sessions are done one on one with the Instructor, there is no group training.

We provide the motorcycle for BHS. We also have helmets and gloves if you don’t have your own.

When you pass your BHS, you will receive a voucher for a FREE Ride Forever course.

Please contact us before booking if you are not yet 16yrs old.

If you are under 18 years old you will need a parent or guardian to sign your disclaimer of liability.

It is expected that you know how to ride a bicycle, please contact us before booking if you can’t.

The Basic Handling Skills test consists of four stages:

  • Basic turn and stop

  • Figure of eight and park

  • Linking figures of eight

  • Increased speed and emergency stop

Each stage is broken down into varying combinations of the following tasks:

  • Move off

  • Straight ride
  • Corner

  • Stop

  • Park

The BHS Test, demonstrated.

Steps to get your Learner Licence

How to complete your Learner Licence – Take your BHS certificate to a Driver Licencing Agency, sit and pass the theory test, and complete the application form.

Motorcycle Theory Test Questions

  • 10 Motorcycle Road Code Questions

  •  25 General Road Code Questions

Free Online Interactive Theory Test Questions

CBTA Flowchart – The Quickest Way To Get Your Full Licence

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For more details on gaining a motorcycle licence NZTA website

Not sure what you can ride on a Learner Licence or Restricted Licence? Click here

BHS 1 HOUR $199
Recent and substantial motorcycle riding
experience using clutch and gears

BHS 2 HOURS $299
Little or no previous motorcycle riding
experience using clutch and gears