WA rider knowledge test learner approved motorcycles practice questions

Question 1

Which Western Australian licence class covers learner approved motorcycles?

• Class R
• Class R-ECorrect answer
• Class C
• Class HR

R-E is the restricted motorcycle class and covers learner approved machines. Class R is the unrestricted class that allows any motorcycle.

Rule cited: Ride Safe handbook (Western Australia), topic: motorcycle licence classes

Question 2

A learner approved motorcycle must not have an engine capacity above which figure?

• 250 mL
• 450 mL
• 660 mLCorrect answer
• 1000 mL

A learner approved machine must not have an engine capacity above 660 mL. It must also meet the power to weight limit and appear on the published approved list.

Rule cited: Ride Safe handbook (Western Australia), topic: learner approved motorcycles

Question 3

What power to weight ratio may a learner approved motorcycle not exceed?

• 75 kW per tonne
• 150 kW per tonneCorrect answer
• 300 kW per tonne
• There is no power to weight rule

The limit is 150 kW per tonne. Engine size alone is a poor guide to how hard a motorcycle accelerates, so the scheme measures power against the weight of the machine as well.

Rule cited: Ride Safe handbook (Western Australia), topic: learner approved motorcycles

Question 4

Before buying a motorcycle to ride on your learner's permit, how should you check that it is allowed?

• Assume anything under 660 mL is allowed
• Look up the exact make, model and year on the published list of approved motorcyclesCorrect answer
• Check that the seat height suits you
• Ask the seller to confirm in writing

Approval is by model and variant, and two machines with almost the same name can differ. Look the exact bike up on the published list before any money changes hands.

Rule cited: Ride Safe handbook (Western Australia), topic: learner approved motorcycles

Question 5

What happens if you ride a motorcycle that is outside the class your licence or permit covers?

• Nothing, as long as you ride carefully
• You are riding outside your authorisation, which is an offenceCorrect answer
• It is allowed for up to three months
• It is allowed if the motorcycle is registered to you

Your permit or licence authorises a particular class of machine. Riding something outside it is an offence and can also affect any claim after a crash, so check before you ride an unfamiliar bike.

Rule cited: Ride Safe handbook (Western Australia), topic: motorcycle licence classes