Restricted motorcycle (RE) licence

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 DoT issued learner log book or Learn&Log, 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.

Book your PDA

You can book a PDA up to 6 months in advance. You must be at least 16 and half years old to book a PDA.

You can book your PDA:

• online via DoTDirect for all metropolitan Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centres and most regional agency sites. You will need to create a DoTDirect account to book online.
• in person at a regional DoT office or agent. In person bookings cannot be made at metropolitan DVS cent

On the day

To be eligible to take your PDA you must:

• arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked appointment
• bring your completed DoT issued Learner Log Book, ensuring it has been signed by you and your supervising driver (not required if you hold C class licence or higher)
• bring your learner’s permit
• bring your completed DoT issued paper log book, ensuring it has been signed by you and your supervising driver (not required if you hold C class licence or higher). Otherwise, if using only Learn&Log to record all 50 hours of supervised driving, submit your electronic declaration of completion from within Learn&Log*.
• provide a licenced and roadworthy vehicle in the correct class
• wear an approved helmet, enclosed footwear, long pants (tracksuit pants are not acceptable) and a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Gloves and eye protection are also recommended.

If you pass your PDA

You will be issued with a provisional licence.

If you do not pass

You will need to book another and pay a resit fee for each PDA.

Find out more taking and preparing for the PDA.