Alberta Motorcycle Academy

MOTORCYCLE BASIC TRAINING

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MOTORCYCLE BASIC COURSE – Total 16 HOURS OF TRAINING $500

* You can register for the Basic Course either Weekend Morning, Weekend Afternoon, or Weekday Evenings. A minimum of 2 students is required to run a course except for the Private. The basic course is government approved. Driving School will issue you a course certificate upon completion of the basic course. The certificate may help you reduce your insurance premium with most insurance brokers.


* Helmets and Gloves will be provided for your training and the road test with all courses. Motorcycles are also provided for all courses expect Refresher.


You can take a Motorcycle Course if you have any of the following classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 license, or 6 and 7 learners license.


For those with little or no experience riding motorcycles, the Basic Course is the perfect place to start. Even people returning to the sport after a long absence will find the Basic Course a useful refresher.


In Class Motorcycle Theory:


In the 4 hours of classroom instruction, students are introduced to the controls of the motorcycle and some of the theory behind their operation. Also discussed: bike selection, safety equipment, road, traffic and weather hazards. Perhaps the greatest emphasis is placed on the importance of proper rider attitude.


On Bike Practical:


The following are some of the skills taught in this course:


  • * Operating the motorcycle controls and clutch effectively
  • * Balance and control by weaving between markers
  • * Riding slow speed in a straight line
  • * Shifting and signals shoulder check
  • * Effective braking
  • * Collision avoidance
  • * Shifting around curves
  • * Emergency braking


Students who are deemed by our instructors to be ready for the road, use the school’s bikes on a controlled group ride. Riders cover various speeds and all types of conditions beginning with slower, low-traffic residential routes.


* Please call or email our office for pricing and schedule information or if you have any questions.


Road Test Information:


For class 6 road test, you need to pass a knowledge test and get a road test permit from the registry. All Class 6 road tests are scheduled by registry agents, who will arrange for a driver examiner to do the test. Test fees are charged by the registry agents.


List of All Courses We Offer:


Basic Training Weekend Mornings $500.00 + GST

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Basic Training Weekend Afternoon $500.00 + GST

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Basic Training Basic Training $500.00 + GST

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Test Preparation Course $200.00 + GST

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Refresher Training $200.00 + GST

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Additional Practice Training $250.00 + GST

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Skills Advancement Training $275.00 + GST

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Can-AM Spyder and Trikes $75/HOUR + GST

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Private Training $800.00 + GST

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