Basic Handling Skills Test
( BHST)
( BHST)
Before applying for a motorcycle learner licence, you must first pass the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST).
The BHST is designed to confirm that you have the essential motorcycle control skills needed to ride safely on the road once you obtain your learner licence.
At Motorcycle Mastery, we provide everything you need for the session, including the motorcycle, riding gear, helmets, and a safe training course set up specifically for learning and assessment.
Learn and Test Session
Ideal for new riders or those with limited motorcycle experience. This longer session ( 2.5 hours) gives you time to learn, practice, build confidence, and then complete the BHST test.
Test only session for experienced riders
We also run a shorter, test only session for those of you that have been riding a while, dirt bikers for example , you know how to balance, change gears, look around etc, We offer an hour session for you .
Motorbike riding lessons for adults
We can use your session to just teach you the basics, no need to do the test if you are not ready, we can teach you balance, gears, braking etc . Perfect skill session for those first timers that want a start .
Prerequisites
Over 16 years , wear covered shoes , long trousers, and a jacket or long sleeve top . Bring a form of photo ID ( student card, car licence or birth certificate)
We provide the bike, helmet, gloves to do the test. thats all included !
If the test dates dont suit, please register via form and we can work out a date/time for you . Usually on Sundays at Kaipara College Helensville