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After you've held your motorcycle learner's licence for a minimum of 30 days, you can take a motorcycle skills test. The motorcycle skills test assesses your basic riding skills.
When you pass this test, you can ride without a qualified supervisor, and the speed restriction is removed.
However, all other restrictions of the learner stage graduated licensing are still in effect.
Note that you need to pass the motorcycle skills test before taking the road tests and when you renew your learner's licence you must re-qualify on the knowledge test. The renewed learner's licence will include the supervision and speed restrictions until you re-qualify on the motorcycle skills test.
The test is about 15 minutes long, and takes place in a paved lot at slow speeds. You will be tested on your ability to operate the motorcycle, steer correctly and maintain balance and appropriate speed while performing the following maneuvers:
You will also be asked to identify controls on the motorcycle and to demonstrate hand signals.
The examiner will watch:
Use the hands-on manual for riding practice, Tuning Up for Riders.
Review the Road Sense for Riders manual.
Practise in an empty parking lot or other safe area with your supervisor watching and giving you feedback.
If you attend a certified training school, you may be able to bypass the regular motorcycle skills test. Instead, the school will assess your basic riding skills. If successful, you will be given a Certification Form. With this form you can have the supervisor, speed and highway restrictions removed from your motorcycle learner's licence. Do this by taking the form, along with your Class 8L learner's licence to your nearest driver licensing office.
