Motorcycle

You will learn how to handle a motorcycle, share the road and apply the OEA strategy (Observe – Evaluate – Act). The course has a minimum duration of 32 hours:

• A 6-hour theoretical component

• A 16-hour practical component on a closed track

• A 10-hour practical component on the road (the last hour is reserved for your evaluation)

You can register for a driving course before you turn 16 to complete the theoretical component of Block 1.

Learner’s licence (Classe 6R)

Your learner’s licence is required to operate a motorcycle during your driving course. To learn how to prepare for the SAAQ’s knowledge test, visit Obtaining a Driver’s Licence: Motorcycles (Classes 6A, 6B and 6C).

Course structure

The course consists of 2 blocks. You must take at least 30 days to pass this course.

Block 1: Driving on a closed track

• Theoretical training to prepare you to operate a motorcycle on a closed track
  • 1 block of 3 hours
• Practical training: driving on a closed track
  • 4 blocks of 4 hours each (16 hours)

Block 2: Driving on the road

• Theoretical training to prepare you to operate a motorcycle on the road
  • 1 block of 3 hours
• Practical training: driving on the road
  • 5 blocks of 2 hours each (10 hours)

If the instruction concludes that you have passed the training, the driving school will give you an attestation.

SAAQ tests and driver’s licence

To take the road tests or to learn about the process for obtaining your licence, visit Obtaining a Motorcycle Driver's Licence (Classes 6A, 6B and 6C).

Last update: February  1, 2022