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 six-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)

YYou must hold a learner’s licence 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 two 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
  • one block of three hours
• Practical training: driving on a closed track
  • four blocks of four hours each (16 hours)

Block 2: Driving on the road

• Theoretical training to prepare you to operate a motorcycle on the road
  • one block of three hours
• Practical training: driving on the road
  • five blocks of two hours each (10 hours)

If the instructor concludes that you have passed the course, 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).