ScooterShop · Perth
Motorcycle
& Scooter
Lessons.
Learning to ride, or getting ready for your licence test? Call or email us and we'll help you find a riding instructor in Perth.
- Moped (R-N) licence riders
- Learner's permit (R-E) riders
- Upgrading to an unrestricted (R) licence
- Riders returning after a break
Ask Us About Lessons
Call or email and we'll help you find a riding instructor.
- R-N (mopeds only)
- Learner's permit from 15½, supervised riding with no minimum hours, the HPT, then the PDA from 16.
- R-E (LAMS motorcycles)
- Learner's permit from 16, held for at least 6 months. 50 logged hours, including 5 at night, unless you hold a car licence. The HPT from 16½ and the PDA from 17.
- R (unrestricted)
- Hold R-E for at least 2 years, then pass another PDA.
The licence steps
Do You Need Lessons in WA?
Not at present. WA does not require a riding course for a moped or motorcycle licence. You learn with an approved supervisor, then pass the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA). Paid lessons are optional.
That may change. In April 2026 the WA Government proposed mandatory pre-learner and pre-provisional training for new motorcycle riders. Consultation closed in May 2026, and no decision has been announced. Our guide to motorcycle rider training in WA covers the proposals.
Riding lessons
What Lessons Are For
Because no course is mandated, there is no set syllabus. Each instructor decides what a lesson covers, so ask before you book. Riders usually look for lessons at one of four points:
- Before riding on the road. Learning the controls and slow-speed handling away from traffic, before supervised road riding.
- Before the PDA. Practising the manoeuvres and road riding the assessment covers.
- Moving from R-E to R. Preparing for the second PDA, and for bigger bikes than LAMS allows.
- Returning after a break. Riders who hold a licence but have not ridden for years.
Questions to ask
- Is your Driving Instructor's Licence current, and does it cover motorcycles?
- Do you supply the bike and protective gear, or do I bring my own?
- Are lessons one-on-one or in a group?
- Can I use your bike for my PDA?
- What does a lesson cost, how long is it, and how many do riders at my stage usually need?
Supervisors and instructors
Choosing an Instructor
A learner must ride with an approved supervisor at all times, with L plates on the front and back. A supervisor does not need to be paid or qualified as an instructor, but must have held a motorcycle licence for at least 4 years (2 for a moped learner).
Anyone paid to teach riding is different. They must hold a Driving Instructor's Licence. Getting one involves, among other things, a police check, a medical, and a theory and practical assessment.
If you plan to use the instructor's bike for your PDA, check it is the right class: LAMS-approved for an R-E test.
Common questions
Riding Lessons FAQ
Do you run riding lessons?
No. We sell and service scooters and motorcycles from our Dianella workshop. Call or email us and we'll help you find a riding instructor.
Do I need lessons to get a motorcycle licence in WA?
Not at present. A learner rides with an approved supervisor, then passes the Hazard Perception Test and the Practical Driving Assessment. The WA Government has proposed making training compulsory for new riders, but no decision or start date has been announced.
Who can teach riding for a fee in WA?
Anyone paid to teach another person to ride must hold a Driving Instructor's Licence from the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.