Moped and Motorbike Driving Lessons Naas

New Drivers

If you got your learner permit after the 6th December 2010 or if you are upgrading your licence you will need to complete IBT, which stands for Initial Basic Training and is a training course that has to be completed by all new or upgrading learner drivers.

Preparing for your Test - Cat M/A1/A2/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.

Insurance Assessments

Most insurance companies will now require you to be assessed before they will insure you on your bike. We provide assessments at completive rates. It will also include safety tips to ensure you bike safely in the future.

Bike safe. Be Seen.

From 6^th 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.

The course for AM and A1 lasts 16 hours and the course for A2 and A lasts for 18 hours, both courses are broken into different 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:

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 Progressive Access

The motorcycle IBT training course

IBT covers 5 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 is classroom based and has 6 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 on bike 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 is classroom based and has 9 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

10. Fatigue

Module 4 has 8 objectives. You will need at least six hours on bike 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

Module 5 has 23 objectives.  You will need 11 or 13 hours depending on IBT access.

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. Obstacle avoidance
11. Emergency adjustment of speed and an emergency stop
12. Overtaking
13. Carrying a pillion passengers
14. Using a side car/towing trailer
15.  Gradients
16.  Junctions
17.  Traffic lights
18.  Roundabouts
19.  Safe distance
20.  Anticipation and reaction
21. Pedestrian crossings
22.  Bends
23. Socially responsible riding

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.

Price List

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