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BEGINNER

What is Motorcycle IBT?

IBT stands for Initial Basic Training - a mandatory training course for motorcycle learner drivers. It will help you to master basic motorcycling skills and improve your knowledge of road safety.


How long does the course last?

The standard course lasts 16 hours and is broken into 4 modules, which you can take at different stages. In addition, there is a progression module (introduced on January 19th, 2013, as part of the EU directive 2006/126/EU). The progression module allows riders in certain circumstances to change vehicle types and sizes.


What does the IBT course involve?

 

Module 1 has six objectives. You will need at least three hours to achieve them


They cover:

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Introduction to motorcycle controls

3. Technical checks

4. Placing motorcycle on and off the stands

5. Walking alongside the motorcycle

6. How to start and stop the engine Including precautions for mounting and dismounting


Module 2 has 10 objectives. You will need at least five hours to achieve them


They cover:

1. Moving off and stopping (includes on site riding)

2. Use of brakes

3. Use of gears

4. Slow riding

5. Figure of eight exercise

6. U-turn exercise

7. Slalom exercise

8. Rear observations and mirrorwork

9. Turning left and right

10. Emergency adjustment of speed - Emergency Stop


Module 3 has 10 objectives. You will need at least two hours to achieve them


They cover:

1. Legal requirements

2. Rules of the road

3. Being seen

4. Road surfaces

5. Road and lane position

6. Rear observations and mirrors

7. Speed

8. Anticipation and reaction including dealing with Emergency service vehicles.

9. Weather conditions (including Modal choices and Route Planning)

10. Fatigue


Module 4 has eight objectives. You will need at least six hours to achieve them.


They cover:

1. Gradients

2. Junctions

3. Traffic lights

4. Roundabouts

5. Safe distance

6. Anticipation and reaction to hazards including dealing with emergency

service vehicles

7. Pedestrian & rail crossings (rail where possible)

8. Bends


During this module your trainer will be in radio link with you from his/her own

motorcycle on a public road. They will supply the radios. Please note: You may

have to supply your own PPE for any or all of the training – please check with

your trainer.


Module 5 (Progression Module)


This module includes topics previously covered during Modules 2 & 4 with

some additional new content to allow ‘progression’ the training needs to

be undertaken on the new vehicle type, you wish to change to, e.g. from

‘automatic’ to ‘manual’. This progression Module will facilitate changes in

your entitlements without you having to undergo the full programme again

and in limited circumstances without you having to undergo a practical

driving test. For Direct access purposes to Category ‘A’ or ‘A2’ motorcycles,

you will need 13 hours to complete this module. Where IBT has already

been completed and you are availing of ‘progressive access’ then you will

need 11 hours to complete this module.


1. Moving off and stopping

2. Use of brakes

3. Use of gears

4. Slow riding exercise

5. Figure of eight exercise

6. U-turn exercise

7. Slalom exercise

8. Rear observation and mirror work

9. Turning left and right

10 Obstacle Avoidance

11. Emergency adjustment of speed - Emergency Stop

12. Overtaking

13. Carrying pillion Passengers

14. Using a Sidecar / towing a Trailer

15. Gradients

16. Junctions

17. Traffic lights

18. Roundabouts

19. Safe distance

20. Anticipation and reaction to hazards including dealing with Emergency service vehicles.

21.Pedestrian & rail crossings (rail where possible)

22. Bends

23. Socially responsible Riding/driving

 

*Remember

IBT Course is your 'FIRST STEP' on the road to becoming a safe and competent rider.


So what Category Learner Permit/Licence am I entitled to and how do I get it?

New licensing laws from January 19th, 2013


Description of licence categories from 19th January 2013

Chart for Direct and Progressive Access for Motorcyclists


Any questions or queries on anything detailed above, please feel free to contact Ger at 087-2727412 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it