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What are the practical riding tests?

As part of getting your motorcycle licence you must pass three practical riding tests (unless you choose the CBTA option).

On the day of your practical riding test

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The restricted licence practical riding test

The restricted licence practical test is the test that learner licence holders must pass (unless choosing the CBTA option) to graduate to a restricted licence.

The full licence practical riding test

The full licence practical test is the test that restricted licence holders must pass (unless choosing the CBTA option) to graduate to a full licence.

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