An M endorsement on a Class 1 to 5 and 7 licence gives you authority to operate a motorcycle, provided you:
- have held a Learner stage licence (Endorsement 6) for 365 days without interruptions
- pass a complete in-traffic driving test on a motorcycle
Note: You will need to supply a motorcycle for your test.
Motorcycle restrictions
If you pass your motorcycle road test using a 3-wheeled motorcycle or a motorcycle under 50cc you will have the appropriate restriction1 displayed on your driver's licence and will only be permitted to operate a 2-wheeled motorcycle or larger motorcycle as a learner. If you would like to have the restriction removed, you must pass a road test in a 2-wheeled motorcycle which is 50cc or larger.
Novice 1 and Novice 2
Once the holder of a Learner stage licence has passed a road test, they graduate to Novice 1. The driver will then be required to remain incident free for 1 year in the Novice 1 stage before they are eligible to graduate to the Novice 2 stage. After the driver completes an additional year of incident-free driving in the Novice 2 stage, they will graduate to a full and unrestricted M motorcycle licence.
Resources
For additional information, consult the Motorcycle Driver's Handbook or the MGDL page to learn about graduated licensing for motorcyclists.
You can find a driver exam office near you to book an appointment or if you have any questions, contact our exam booking office at 1-800-667-5111.
1-800-667-5111
- H - motorcycles are limited to 3-wheeled cycles, 2-wheeled as a learner
J - motorcycles are limited to cycles under 50 cc, larger as a learner
