The following are
some of the common questions asked by students in past years. If you have a
specific question not listed within this Q&A, please feel free to contact
CTEC at anytime.
- Question: Can I get my motorcycle licence during the same two days of training?
- Answer: No. A testing flow chart will be handed out to each student during the course. Testing must be arranged after the two days of training. Under no circumstance can testing occur on CTEC motorcycles within the two days of training.
- Question: Can I use the CTEC motorcycles for testing?
- Answer: Yes. Only registered students of CTEC Motorcycle Rider Training may use CTEC motorcycles for testing.
- Question: Will I get practice before my test?
- Answer: Yes. All students will have 1 hour of practice prior to testing.
- Question: Is there any charge to use CTEC motorcycles for testing?
- Answer: No. Students of CTEC rider training will never be required to pay for use of CTEC motorcycles for testing. If a student does not pass their test, they may use our motorcycles again until they pass at no additional charge for use of CTEC motorcycles. Testing and permit fees are always at the expense of the person testing. Testing and permit fees are never included in any CTEC course.
- Question: I’m a shorter/taller rider; will you have bikes for me to learn on?
- Answer: Yes. We have motorcycles specifically lowered and designed for shorter riders. As well, we’ll have larger motorcycles available for taller/larger riders. We have trained many riders over the years from 4’10” to 6’ 9” of height.
- Question: Will I be yelled at? Is the training like a military boot camp?
- Answer: No. The instructors are incredibly patient people with a passion for teaching new riders. They will treat you with a great amount of respect and will go above and beyond to help you reach your goals.
- Question: Will I be the only female on course?
- Answer: Not likely. In recent years we have seen females make up 43% of yearly student totals. It is not unusual to have and equal amount of female to male students on any given course.
- Question: What is the minimum age limit for training? What is the average age for students taking this course?
- Answer: 16 years old is the youngest we can train for testing. We have trained students from 16 to 81 years of age.
- Question: Do I need to write my Class 6 written test before purchasing my road test permit?
- Answer: Yes. You must successfully complete the Class 6 written test prior to purchasing your Class 6 on road testing permit. You can write the Class 6 written test at any registry. The on road testing permit must be purchased at our partnered registry if you wish to make use of our motorcycles for testing.
- Question: I already have a motorcycle. I’ve never ridden before but I would like to practice on it before taking the course. Is it better to have experience on my bike before taking your course?
- Answer: We highly recommend against riding your bike until you have taken the course. In past training seasons, many students each year have had to cancel out of their course due to an injury related to trying out their new machines too soon. The majority of those injuries occurred within a short distance from their home, usually just meters away. We are highly trained professionals in the field of training brand new riders on up to seasoned riders. Please be patient and wait till after your course. You will have a much better understanding of your motorcycle and a great deal more confidence.