Moped/Motorbike Driving Lessons
Motorcycle IBT (Initial Basic Training)
From 6th December 2010 all new first time learner permit holders will have to complete IBT, which stands for Initial Basic Training and is a training course for learner drivers. It can help you to master basic motorcycling skills and improve your knowledge of road safety. The standard course lasts 16 hours and is broken into four modules, which you can take at different stages. In addition, there is a Conversion Module to allow riders to change vehicle types and sizes. IBT is your ‘first step’ on the road to becoming a safe and competent rider. You will have to complete a motorcycle IBT training course before you can take your bike on the road unsupervised. At the end of the IBT course you will get a Certificate of Completion.
You can take Initial Basic Training courses on vehicles in these licence categories:
The motorcycle IBT training course
IBT covers four separate modules, as well as a Conversion Module, each of which mixes theory and practice. To make it more varied and interesting, some parts of the modules are delivered in a classroom, some on a training site or yard and some out on a public road under the supervision of your trainer.
The IBT motorcycle training modules
Module 1 has six objectives. You will need at least three hours to achieve them.
They cover: 1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) 2. Introduction to motorcycle controls 3. Technical checks 4. Placing motorcycle on and off the stand 5. Walking alongside the motorcycle 6. How to start and stop the engine
Module 2 has 10 objectives. You will need at least five hours to achieve them.
They cover: 1. Moving off and stopping 2. Use of brakes 3. Use of gears 4. Slow riding 5. Figure of eight 6. U-turn 7. Slalom 8. Rear observation and mirrors 9. Turning left and right 10. Emergency adjustment of speed
Module 3 has nine objectives. You will need at least two hours to achieve them.
They cover: 1. Legal requirements 2. Rules of the road 3. Being seen 4. Road surfaces 5. Road and lane position 6. Rear observations and mirrors 7. Speed 8. Anticipation and reaction 9. Weather conditions
Module 4 has eight objectives. You will need at least six hours to achieve them.
They cover: 1. Gradients 2. Junctions 3. Traffic lights 4. Roundabouts 5. Safe distance 6. Anticipation and reaction 7. Pedestrian crossings 8. Bends
Conversion Module
This module is a repeat of Modules 2 & 4 which needs to be undertaken on the new vehicle type you wish to change to, e.g. from ‘automatic’ to ‘manual’. This Conversion Module will facilitate changes in your entitlements without you having to undergo the full programme again.
Certificate of completion
When you have successfully completed all modules you will be issued with a Certificate of completion which should be kept with your learner permit for the bike you are riding, whenever you are on a public road or in a public place. You may be required to produce your learner permit or your IBT Certificate for inspection if a Garda requests them. You may also be asked to produce your certificate to your driver tester on the day of your practical riding test. Your IBT certificate will continue to be valid unless your learner permit lapses for a consecutive period of five years or more.
After your training
To prepare for your driving test, stay in a learning frame of mind as you practise for it. Your driving test may require you to do some aspects of practical riding that are not part of motorcycle IBT, such as overtaking and the avoidance manoeuvre. You can do further training with your IBT trainer or any other motorcycle approved driving instructor (ADI). You should aim to complete your motorcycle training and pass your driving test whilst your IBT certificate is still valid.
Preparing for your Test - Cat M/A1/A (Moped/Motorbike) The motorbike/moped is the smallest vehicle on the road and often the most vulnerable as well as helping you pass your test we aim to decrease the amount of accidents on bikes by teaching good biking habits that one day will save your life. All of our instructors are bike lovers and understand your desire to have a bike of your own. They also understand how dangerous it can be. Allow us to show you how to bike safely and have fun without the hazards of learning on your own. Our Pre-test courses are conducted on all test routes in Tallaght, Churchtown, Rathgar, Finglas, Carlow, Naas and Portlaoise. We supply bikes in all categories for tuition and test. All of our bikes are fully insured and can we also supply safety equipment which you will need for lessons and your test at no extra charge to you.
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