What is involved in a basic handling skills test, resources to help you pass one, and where to go to sit a test.
Before applying for a motorcycle learner licence you must pass a basic handling skills test. This test ensures that you have the necessary skills to ride safely on the road once you obtain your learner licence.
The basic handling skills test consists of four stages:
Each stage is broken down into varying combinations of the following tasks:
In completing the tasks above you will be assessed against the relevant assessment items below:
It is recommended that you discuss with your selected provider any training and practice you may have undertaken. This will help you to determine if you are ready to sit the test, or if you require additional training and practice (your provider will be able to help you with this).
More information about the skills required for a basic handling skills test
Watch detailed information about the test in animated format:
Download the test criteria in written format [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Download Factsheet 28: Learning to ride – getting your motorcycle licence [PDF, 103 KB]
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Auckland | |
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Auckland Riderskills
Auckland
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Benjamin Alexander-WittyAuckland
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Mobile: 021 077 0386
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Brian RileyPukekohe
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Mobile: 027 935 5815
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David HornerNorthshore/Takapuna/Auckland, Albany/The Bays
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Freephone: 0800 124 530
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Mobile: 021 970 648
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Douglas SwansonNorth Shore
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Phone: 09 412 2201
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Mobile: 021 202 0386
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Drivetime
15 Noble Street |
Ian DavisonAuckland South| Phone: 09 294 9129 |
Morne De LangeAuckland West| Mobile: 021 174 5091 |
Neil CollingsWhangarei & Mangawhai
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Mobile: 021 182 7258
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Passmasters Rider Training
South Auckland, Pukekohe and Waiuku
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Passmasters RiderTraining
South Auckland/Pukekohe
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Passrite
Auckland Central
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Paul LaugalisAuckland Central, West and East
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Mobile: 027 4966 029
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Pro Rider LtdAuckland
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Phone: 09 973 3456
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Freephone: 0508 776 743
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Pro Rider Ltd
Auckland
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Rider Training NZ
Auckland
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Riderskills Motorcycle Training
Auckland
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Roadcraft School of Motorcycling
North Shore, Silverdale & Orewa
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Safe Learner Motorcycle School
Auckland Central
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Bay of Plenty | |
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Bill HadleyTauranga
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Mobile: 0275 743 377
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Christine (Chrissy) DoughertyTauranga/Bay of Plenty
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Mobile: 027 2966 494
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Eduquip Motorcycle School
Tauranga/Whakatane/Rotorua
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Pro Rider LtdTauranga
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Phone: 09 973 3456
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Freephone: 0508 776 743
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Pro Rider Ltd
Bay of Plenty
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Pro Rider Ltd
Bay of Plenty
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Revs Motorcycle Training
Rotorua/Tauranga/Cambridge
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Western Bay Riding
Tauranga/Bay of Plenty
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Canterbury | |
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2 Drive Safe Rider Training
Canterbury – Christchurch & Rangiora
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2 Drive Safe Rider Training
Canterbury - Christchurch & Rangiora
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Advance Driver and Rider Training
Timaru, Waimate, Ashburton, MacKenzie (subject to numbers)
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AJL Driver Training
Christchurch
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CnB (Carz n Bikez) Training Ltd
Christchurch
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Dan Ornsby Motorcycle Training
Christchurch
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Dan Ornsby Motorcycle Training
Christchurch
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Dan Ornsby Motorcycle Traininng
Christchurch
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Khris DoreRolleston/Christchurch
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Mobile: 027 433 5849
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Mainland Motorcycle School Ltd
Christchurch
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Gisborne | |
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Ada KennedyGisborne
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Phone: 06 868 3844
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Mobile: 027 306 2247
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Passrite Driving Academy
Gisborne/Bay of Plenty/Hawkes Bay
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Hawke's Bay | |
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Alert Rider Training
Napier, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
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Bruce FranklinNapier/Hastings| Phone: 06 839 5899 | Mobile: 021 103 1334 |
David McNicolSchool Road, Matamau, Dannevirke
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Phone: 06 374 5988
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Mobile: 027 318 9449
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Manawatū-Whanganui | |
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0800 2 wheels
Palmerston North/Whanganui
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Australasian Driver Training Services
P O Box 200 |
Daryl McKirdyPalmerston North| Mobile: 027 430 6294 |
David McNicolSchool Road, Matamau, Dannevirke
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Phone: 06 374 5988
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Mobile: 027 318 9449
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Nelson-Marlborough-Tasman | |
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Academy of Motorcycling
Nelson
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Jason HowcroftNelson
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Mobile: 021 706 852
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Kevin GuthrieNelson
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Mobile: 021 238 0553
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Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School
Blenheim
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Northland | |
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Drivetime
15 Noble Street |
Lance GoulsbroNorthland, Whangarei & Dargaville
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Mobile: 021 147 4344
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Laurence AndersonMorewa| Phone: 09 404 1274 |
Neil CollingsWhangarei & Mangawhai
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Mobile: 021 182 7258
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Pro Rider Ltd
Whangarei
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Steve RossellKerikeri| Phone: 09 405 9771 | Mobile: 021 071 0518 |
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Otago | |
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Brian FrewSouthland & Central Otago| Phone: 03 230 4326 |
Grant Somers-EdgarDunedin
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Mobile: 021 132 5663
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Kaye RowellQueenstown/Queenstown Lake Districts/Central Otago
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Mobile: 027 623 3534
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Margaret BurrellOamaru
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Phone: 03 439 5355
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Mobile: 027 256 6018
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Neil McKenziec/- Drivetech Limited, 156 Longbush Road, RD1, Invercargill
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Phone: 03 230 4326
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Mobile: 0508 237483
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Warren JoyceDunedin
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Phone: 03 454 4184
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Mobile: 027 485 1695
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William BattOtago & Southland| Phone: 03 235 8289 |
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Southland | |
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Brian FrewC/- Drivetech Limited, 156 Long Bush-South Road, RD1, Invercargill
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Phone: 03 230 4326
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Freephone: 0508 237483
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Neil McKenzieC/- Drivetech Limited, 156 Longbush Road, RD1, Invercargill
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Phone: 03 230 4326
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Mobile: 0508 237483
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Taranaki | |
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Academy of Riding
New Plymouth
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Lanfear Driver & Rider Training
133 Powderham Street, New Plymouth 4310
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Michael RatuStratford| Phone: 06 765 6882 | Mobile: 027 350 7631 |
Peter GulliverHawera| Phone: 06 278 8180 | Mobile: 021 454 439 |
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Waikato | |
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Alistair ToddHamilton
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Mobile: 027 296 0580
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Choice Driver Training
Whitianga
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Denise HarrisWhitianga| Mobile: 021 177 6494 |
Drivetime
15 Noble Street |
Frank Fransen160 Meadowmarsh Road, RD 4, Hamilton| Phone: 07 824 1897 | Mobile: 027 675 8845 |
George NorridgeSouth Waikato| Phone: 07 2613061 evenings only | Mobile: 027 492 4628 |
Grant GibbHamilton| Mobile: 021 533 774 |
Holden Driver Training
Waikato
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James MissenHamilton| Phone: 07 846 3735 | Mobile: 0275 130 733 |
King Country Driver Training
43 Bell Road |
Malcolm OuttersideWhitianga/Thames
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Mobile: 027 2870024
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Pro Rider Ltd
Waikato
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Pro Rider Ltd
Hamilton
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Pro Rider Ltd
Hamilton
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Pro Rider Ltd
Hamilton
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Pro Rider Ltd
Waikato
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Revs Motorcycle Training
Rotorua/Tauranga/Cambridge
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Ron Agnew Driver Education
301 Fergusson Drive, Moanataiari, PO Box 400, Thames
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Steven GaneTe Awamutu| Mobile: 027 412 5000 |
Trevor BirchallNgatea
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Mobile: 021 701 466
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Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / Wellington | |
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David McNicolSchool Road, Matamau, Dannevirke
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Phone: 06 374 5988
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Mobile: 027 318 9449
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Gary HardgraveMasterton| Phone: 06 370 9010 | Mobile: 027 6433 133 |
Leigh ElliottUpper Hutt
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Phone: 04 526 8138
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Mobile: 021 0559492
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Rightway Driving Academy (Kapiti) Ltd
Kapiti Coast
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Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques Limited
Wellington
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Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques Limited
Wellington
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Stephens Driving School Ltd
Lower Hutt
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Two Bald Bikers
Lower Hutt
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Two Bald Bikers
Lower Hutt
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Two Bald Bikers
Lower Hutt
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Zdrivertraining
51 Ribble Street |
Motorcycle basic handling skills providers / West Coast | |
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Eddie van der WesthuizenWest Coast| Phone: 03 768 9019 |
Petre (Peter) KalinowskiGreymouth
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Phone: 03 789 8849
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Mobile: 022 011 7001
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Robert StangerGreymouth| Phone: 03 768 9998 ext 722 |
Westland School of Driving
West Coast
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