Australian License

First you need to get CRN from TMR (Department of Transport & Main Roads). This is free.

You will need:

• Australian or International Passport
• Proof of Address (QLD Residence)
• Overseas Rider’s/Driver’s License (along with NAATI certified English Translated copy if original document is not in English)

You will need 2 documents from:

• Student ID Card (with photo)
• Bank Debit/Credit Card
• Medicare Card

Enrol in a one-day Q-Ride Motorcycle RE Restricted Course.

During the course, you will need to demonstrate your competency. The course can be done on a scooter, contact us for more info.

This course is up to 8 hours, and you must have some experience, be riding a motorcycle or scooter regularly in mainstream traffic conditions and be confident with cornering, low speed and braking control.

The Restricted (RE) licence course consists of two components:

Q-Ride Exercises:

1. Figure 8’s – turn at a low speed with control
2. Slow Ride – control the bike at a slow walking pace
3. Slalom – weave around obstacles
4. Controlled stop – bring the bike to a smooth stop
5. Swerve – similar to slalom, however faster
6. Emergency stop – stop quickly and smoothly with total control

Road Ride

The 2-hour on-road session will combine both practical testing and discussion, to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to respond to potential hazards.  The road ride will be in various speed zones up to 80km/hr and involve 5 * ten-minute rides and 5 * ten-minute discussions on defensive techniques.

You need to answer at least 27 out of 30 multiple choice questions correctly on topics ranging from road rules to risk management and hazard perception.

You can pass the test with 1 incorrect answer from the first 10 questions and 2 incorrect answers from the last 20 questions.

With your CRN you can do this test online through the link below.

You can practice the written test through the link below.

Apply for your Qld Motorcycle licence at a TMR Customer Service Centre.

Some countries are exempt from Step 2 & 3.
See list of exempt countries through the link below.