Step #1 – Sign Up
Enroll in one of our courses: the Beginner Riders Course, Weekday Beginner Course, or Learn to Ride 3 Wheels Course. After registering, check out the “Study Area” section of our website (the Big Red Button above). This section contains an online version of New Brunswick’s Driver’s Handbook, along with practice tests we’ve created to help you prepare for the Service New Brunswick (SNB) written test.
Note: Our practice tests are not pulled from SNB’s written exam. They are created by our team based on questions generated from the handbook.
Before attending the practical portion of the course, ensure you have the following:
Certified Motorcycle Helmet – Can be borrowed, but must fit properly. Must be certified for motorcycle use (DOT/Snell/ECE/FIM). Separate eye protection is required if not included with the helmet.
Boots – Hiking or similar boots that cover the ankle. Motorcycle-specific boots will be needed after licensing, but these will suffice for the course. Some steel-toe boots are acceptable, but very tall toe areas can make shifting difficult.
Gloves – Leather palms required (or similar). Avoid bulky winter gloves, as they can make clutch and brake operation difficult.
Jacket and Pants – Denim is acceptable for the course. You will need more substantial, motorcycle-specific gear once on the road.
Step #2 – Attend the Beginner Riders Course
The course begins with a classroom session at NBCC Moncton on Friday evening, covering material you will apply during the practical portion, as well as essential riding tactics for the road.
The Saturday and Sunday practical sessions take place in the large rear parking lot at NBCC Moncton. You will spend a substantial amount of time riding — typically 50–60 km over two days. Our exercises follow a building-block approach, with each of the 16 main exercises building upon the last.
All our motorcycles are modern, meticulously maintained, and easy to ride. Many feature aftermarket add-ons, such as adjustable levers to accommodate any hand size and, in some cases, lowering links for smaller riders. The final exercise includes an evaluation component to ensure each student demonstrates a distinct level of competency — but don’t worry! Our success rate is excellent.
Tip: For shift workers, Mid-Week Courses are available a few times during the summer. See the “Book a Course” section for dates.
Step #3 – Complete The SNB Written Test
You must complete Service New Brunswick’s written test. As of May – 2021, you can either book an appointment to do this test in person at SNB or take this test online. Click HERE for info on the implementation of the online test in New Brunswick. Click the buttons below to take you to the area of Service New Brunswick’s appointment booking area or the on-line written test. It is our understanding that in some larger communities, there is no need to book this in-person written test as they can be given to you on a walk-in basis. Please call SNB first to confirm this.
Note: Since the summer of 2021, some of our clients have managed to take the “Online” written test before attending our riding course. However we have also heard from many that SNB has asked for the “Blue” training certificate of completion before this written test. I guess there is no harm in trying.
The test is $25 for the first attempt, and $15 for retakes. After passing this test, you would take your certificate you will have earned in Step #2 above to SNB to show proof that you have completed the training. A new Driver’s License will be issued to you with the expansion letter “H” or “i”. (example, if you already have a class 5, “Class 5H or Class 5i”) Our clients have been asked which license they wish to have. “H” for bikes under 550cc or “i” for bikes over 550cc. Starting on a smaller cc motorcycle will always be our recommendation. However we always suggest that our clients select the bigger “i” license as it gives you more options selecting and testing motorcycles.
The handbook states that the written exam consists of 20 questions on “Road Sign Recognition“, 20 Questions on “Rules of the Road“, and 10 Questions on section 8 “What Every Motorcyclist Must Know.”
After you have passed, you will be enrolled into the Motorcycle Learner’s License Program (Graduated) and you are officially a road legal rider, with restrictions. You cannot ride after dark. You cannot ride with a passenger. You must maintain a blood alcohol level of 0.00 at all times. You cannot pull a trailer behind your motorcycle. There are more specifics. Please refer to SNB’s website for full details HERE. It is our understanding that there is no time limit in maintaining your motorcycle learner’s license. But keep in mind, if you are found in violation of the restrictions listed above while within the program, you will be required to return to Step #1.
Step #4 – Full Motorcycle License
After a minimum of 12 months of receiving your “graduated” Learner’s License, you can book an appointment with Service New Brunswick to receive your full motorcycle license. Again, the province of New Brunswick issues 2 distinct licenses. Class 6 is for all motorcycles, Class 6D is for motorcycles with engines smaller than 550ccs. If you already have another form of license (Example: Automobile – Class 5), you will be given an expansion letter “D” for motorcycles less than 550ccs and an expansion letter “A” for all motorcycles. (Class 5D or Class 5A) The engine size in CCs of the motorcycle you ride during the driver’s test will dictate the license class you obtain.
The full motorcycle license will involve a road test. SNB’s road test WILL involve riding in traffic. SNB officials will follow behind you while you ride, giving you directions via helmet mounted radio. SNB could take you on any number of routes, and test you on any number of skills. Click below for a few of our tips for this Road Test.
Once you pass, all licensing restrictions are removed.
Ride safe!
