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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
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IBT Initial Basic Training