Christchurch is said to be the city of exploration. It is one of the world’s most uniquely picturesque locations. It is a unique combination of modern technology, hip street art, eco-friendly green spaces, Laser technology cut modern architecture, heritage buildings, and more. The Avon River which intersects the city enables the location to combine a stunning natural landscape and an ultra-modern urban area. Riding a motorcycle around New Zealand, especially Christchurch, is one of the world’s most exhilarating experiences.
However, the downside is that motorcycle accidents have received very little attention compared to four-wheeler accidents and fatalities. Over 1000 motorcycle fatalities occurred. The number has increased in the subsequent decades. More than 2o00 motorcycle accident victims are hospitalized.
Among the crash victims, teenaged males and males in their early 20s had the highest fatality rates. More than 40 percent of the accident victims had lower limb injuries, and more than 20 percent of the victims had head injuries.
Motorcycle training Christchurch
Renowned institutions in Christchurch offer Motorbike training courses Christchurch which qualified, professional instructors conduct. The course levels range from beginner-to-advanced road and track rider training services.
The courses place a very high value on skill development as well as safety to enable accident prevention. This is why the procedures apply to everyone, from beginner to advanced riders. The course will also prepare you to get a motorcycle license.
The motorbike licensing process is also a motorbike riding skill development process.
The first stage of getting a motorcycle license is to get a Learner’s License; The next step is to get a Restricted License which finally leads to getting a Full License.
The licensing examinations are conducted by the New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA according to their Competency-Based Training & Assessment or CBTA. This relatively new system is designed to improve your skill as a motorbike rider. The minimum time a ranked beginner takes the requisite steps to proceed from a Learner's Licence to a Full Licence is one year. The first examination you will have to pass to get a Learner’s License is the Basic Handling Skills Test or BHST. The subsequent examination you will need to clear is the Learner License Theory Test. The minimum age qualification required for a Learner’s License Theory Test is 16 years. However, you can take the BHST or Basic Handling skills test at any age.
However, the BHST cannot be taken by a rank beginner with zero motorbike riding skills. Therefore, the motorbike training agencies in Christchurch also offer one-on-one sessions designed to take a ranked beginner with either absolute zero motorbike riding skills or a motorbike rider with a low skill level to an acceptable level of motorbike riding skills to enable them to pass Basic Handling Skills Test.
The Licensing process involves both theoretical as well as riding skill examinations.
The following Licence Theory Test is a computer-based examination consisting of 25 general and ten motorcycle-specific questions. At least 32 total of 35 questions needs to be answered correctly to pass the test. A temporary Learner’s License is issued after passing this test. Waka Kotahi will mail you a quick learner license that allows you to practice riding a motorcycle. The Learner’s License is valid for five years. Once you have been issued your Learner License, you are legally entitled to ride a bike on the road within the restrictions set for this license class.
The next stage is to get your Restricted License. The minimum age qualification for application is 16 and a half years. After this, you must pass the Competency-Based Training & Assessment or CBTA 6R / Restricted.
The on-road Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA 6R / Restricted) is a comprehensive one-on-one assessment of your riding skills to ensure you are competent. The CBTA assessment process sets a high standard. You need to be very well prepared and rider training under a professional instructor is highly recommended. Once you have been issued your Restricted License, you are legally entitled to ride a motorcycle on the road within the restrictions set for this license class.
The optional riding lessons are necessary
To apply for a full license under the CBTA Assessment System, you must hold your Restricted License for at least a year. The on-road Competency-Based Training & Assessment or CBTA 6F / Full is the most intensive one-on-one assessment of your riding skills. After successfully completing your CBTA 6F/Full assessment, you will be issued the necessary certificate and the Full License, but only after payment of all the required application fees. The Motorbike training course Christchurch offers the so-called optional but very necessary motorbike riding training in both one-on-one as well as in group mode.