IBT

What is Initial Basic Training?

Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a mandatory training course that teaches basic riding skills to learner motorcyclists. It is part of the RSA’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme and is intended to improve road safety.

Why do I need IBT?
From 6 December 2010, IBT is a legal requirement. You may not ride a motorcycle on the road unless:
- you obtained a Learner Permit before 6 December 2010 or
- you are undergoing Module 4 training and are accompanied by your IBT Motorcycle instructor, or
- you have done your IBT and received a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion
- you have passed your practical driving test.

What does IBT involve?
IBT is a 16 hour course broken into four separate modules to be completed in sequence. These modules are a mixture of theory and practical riding skills.

When you have completed your IBT course, your instructor will record the details of your training in your logbook and issue you with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion.

Once you have received your Certificate of Satisfactory Completion, you can apply for your practical driving test.