Motorcycle Pretest Lesson
We offer Motorcycle pretest lessons for Tallaght, Mulhuddart, and Naas test centers. We continually ask our students to report back on their motorcycle test so that we’re always up to speed with the latest routes etc.
Once you have your Leaner Permit, completed your IBT Course and you have 6 months Riding experience you can then apply for the Motorcycle Driving Test. You can apply online at the RSA website
The Motorcycle Driving Test is an assessment of your ability to ride your Motorcycle Safely and with confidence on the public roads. Being properly prepared for the test will greatly increase your chances of getting a Pass – this is where we come in.
Testers generally stick to proven routes that incorporate the conditions required to allow the applicant to demonstrate their ability to safely ride a motorcycle. In order to pass the Motorcycle Driving Test a Rider must have a good solid knowledge of the rules of the road and display confident control of the Motorcycle for the duration of the test regardless of the chosen route on that day. The Motorcycle Pretest Lesson is designed to get you up to that standard.
Motorcycle Pretest Lessons vary in duration depending on the needs of the Rider.
When should you take a Motorbike Pretest Lesson?
Ideally you should take a Pretest Lesson a few days before your test date. This gives you enough time to practice and correct any problems that your instructor may have spotted. It will allow you time to get your riding up to the test standard. If the quality of your riding was close to test standard to begin with then a single motorcycle pretest may be sufficient. Some riders take a second lesson closer to the test date if they feel they could benefit from it.
What’s involved in the Motorcycle Pretest?
Firstly we’ll answer any questions or concerns that you might have. We’ll then take you step by step through what you can expect on the day of your motorcycle test and review many of the common questions asked by the tester and go through the knowledge of motorcycle maintenance you are required to have along with the safety checks you should do.
Next it’s out on to the road. You will ride your motorbike ( or one of our school bikes) and we’ll ride behind you while giving you directions via radio (similar to those used by the testers). We’ll bring you around the routes commonly used by the testers – you’ll look at the common pitfalls on certain junctions and areas where you are likely to get into difficulty.
We’ll carefully assess your motorbike riding skills, in particular looking for problems or issues with your riding style. We’ll then advise on appropriate actions needed to improve these problems and to get you to test standard while to ensuring you’re riding to a safe standard. The duration of the assessment varies for student to student.
We’ll give yuo lots of feedback on what to work on to get up to test standard and we’ll give your motorcycle a look over and point out any obvious problems or defects which might cause your motorcycle to be unsuitable for the test. (this is not a mechanical test). Occasionally motorcycles presented for the test are refused owing to defects, design changes, incorrect paperwork or just being unsuitable for the category of test required.
At the end of the pretest lesson you will be advised of your progress and any problems that are still present so that if necessary you can book any further lessons required. If for any reason we feel that you are not up to test standard we’ll let you know. It would be far better to defer your test for a few weeks and get up to test standard rather than waste money and confidence attempting the test too early.
