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The Pre-Provisional course is the second level of training and needs to be successfully completed before your Learner Licence expires.
Your Learner Rider Licence is valid for 12 months. You may attend the Pre-Provisional course 3 months after obtaining your Learner Licence. Once you have your Learner Licence you may go ahead and book your Pre-Provisional course with the RTA at anytime.
The course involves skills practice on the training range followed by a group ride on public roads and a Skills Test. The on-road component is both assessed and coached. It is not merely a riding test. If you need further information about the SKILLS TEST, click on the link. Video's and test area plans are provided for your assistance.
Motorcycle Operator
The Pre-Provisional course duration is 8 hours on one day. This timing includes lunch and the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (M.O.S.T), which is conducted at the end of the course.
By this time, you may have purchased, or have access to a suitable motorcycle to use during this course. If you do not have access to a Learner Approved Motorcycle (LAM), you may
hire one from WHEEL-SKILLS to use during the course and the Skills Test. Unlike the Pre-Learner course, a motorcycle is NOT INCLUDED in the course price.
It is your responsibility to arrange a motorcycle. Please book early if you require a hire bike from WHEEL-SKILLS. It is also your responsibility to ensure that your riding standard is sufficiently high and you get adequate practice before you attend. The riding standard for the Pre-Provisional course is obviously higher than that of the Pre-Learner course.
If you need additional practice or assistance to better prepare for this course, consider participating in a WHEEL-SKILLS INTERMEDIATE RIDER TRAINING COURSE. The INTERMEDIATE COURSE has been specifically structured for this purpose. Contact your local WHEEL-SKILLS OFFICE to make arrangements.
Roadworthy Check
If you are providing your own, or a borrowed motorcycle for the RTA Pre-Provisional course, please make sure that it is fully roadworthy and registered before you arrive for training.
ROADWORTHY INCLUDES HAVING: 
- 2 rear vision mirrors fitted,
- Chain guard fitted,
- Chain correctly tensioned,
- Road legal tyres with a minimum tread depth of 1.5 mm,
- Correct inflation pressure in both tyres,
- Compliant exhaust system,
- Current registration label fitted and correctly displayed,
- All lights, turn signals and brake lamp functioning,
- No broken or cut-down levers,
- No oil leaks from engine or fork seals,
- L sign displayed to the rear of the bike.
You will also need to provide an approved helmet, eye protection and other suitable protective clothing. You may hire a motorcycle, helmet and gloves from WHEEL-SKILLS if required.
Bookings
To arrange a booking for a Pre-Provisional course you have 3 alternatives:
1. Visit your local RTA Motor Registry; or
2. Call the RTA Customer Assistance Centre on 13 22 13; or
3. Book online by visiting www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta/mytests
All bookings for RTA rider training must be made directly through the RTA. Although we provide the training, we are unable to take bookings.
Rider Training
Important Reminder!
Your Learner Riders Licence is valid for a maximum of 12 months. You will need to successfully complete the 2nd level of training, the PRE-PROVISIONAL COURSE, before your Learner Licence expires – so book early because at times, Pre-Provisional courses can be booked out up to 6 weeks in advance. If you cannot get this course finished in time, you will have to repeat the Pre-Learner course!
More Information
Further information on the RTA Rider Training Scheme can be obtained by calling the RTA on 132 213, your local RTA Motor registry or by visiting the RTA website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta.
TO VIEW THE RTA LIST OF LEARNER APPROVED MOTORCYCLES
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/tests/motorcycleridertrainingscheme/motorcyclesnoviceriders.html
PRACTICE THE RTA RIDER KNOWLEDGE TEST
http://ols2.rta.nsw.gov.au/
RTA DRIVER KNOWLEDGE HANDBOOK DOWNLOAD
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/gettitestsdrivieduca_dl1.html
RTA MOTORCYCLE RIDER’S HANDBOOK DOWNLOAD
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/motorcycle_riders_handbook.pdf
Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST) >>