New Zealand · Theory testOfficial study options
| Option | Price | Free to use | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official and free | |||
Official New Zealand road code for motorcyclistsOfficial road code (NZTA)The road code NZTA writes for riders, with chapters such as wearing the right gear, and alcohol and drug limits. | Read online, or buy it in print | Its chapters on NZTA’s website | |
DriveOfficial learning website (NZTA)NZTA’s own learning website. Its theory test page sends you here to test what you know. | Free | Real theory test questions, games and quizzes | |
| In person | |||
Approved basic handling skills test providersHandling test and rider trainingNZTA lists approved providers by region, from Northland to Southland. It says many of them also offer other safe riding courses. | Not published by NZTA | None listed by NZTA | |
Ride ForeverOn-road coaching (ACC)NZTA points learners to ACC’s Ride Forever website for practice, and suggests a refresher course with its on-road coaching each year once you’re fully licensed. Its courses run from Bronze through Silver to Gold. | From $20 a course | None stated beyond 2026 | |
Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Where can you read the NZ motorcycle road code?
NZTA publishes the official New Zealand road code for motorcyclists on its website, with each topic on a page of its own. Its theory test page says you can also buy the road code at most bookstores and driver licensing agents.
Want something to download? NZTA’s licence pages link two PDFs, the ‘Getting your motorcycle licence’ brochure and Factsheet 28, Learning to ride. Both are about getting your licence.
Two chapters on gear, alcohol and drugs
Two of its chapters cover gear and the alcohol and drug rules:
- Wearing the right gear: helmets and the approved safety standards, eye protection and protective clothing
- Alcohol and drug limits: the limits under 20 and at 20 or over, drugs, police tests and penalties
Their key points are in the guide’s topic list.
A study plan for the motorcycle theory test
You could work through it like this:
- Read the road code for motorcyclists, one topic at a time.
- Learn the numbers riders need: the alcohol limits, the engine sizes under the learner approved motorcycle scheme (LAMS) and the hours learners must not ride.
- Try the 20 questions here, then the road code’s own theory test questions.
- Book your theory test at a driver licensing agent once your handling test is done.
Sources: NZTA · NZTA, Motorcycle Road Code and 3 more. Checked November 2026.
- NZTA: Theory test for learner licence ↗
- NZTA, Motorcycle Road Code: Wearing the right gear ↗
- NZTA, Motorcycle Road Code: Alcohol and drug limits ↗
- NZTA: Motorcycle learner licence (class 6L) ↗
- NZTA: Basic handling skills test (BHST) ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.