Full Gear Motorcycle Safety Program
Full Gear is a program for young people who want to obtain their motorcycle L’s (Learner’s motorcycle license), have barriers to completing the course and may benefit from support. At the end of the course, participants are legally able to ride.
We take applications from young people who have participated in or are at risk of unsafe road/motorcycle use.
The following key topics are covered over the 6 weeks:
- Correct protective and safety gear
- Crashes: where, how and why they happen
- Risk factors; alcohol and drugs, road rage and attitude
- Community responsibility and involvement in road safety
- Safe riding (Roadcraft); observation and responses to road conditions
- Legal responsibility of licence holders, including registration and insurance etc.
- Presentation from local community member who has lived experience riding motorcycles
We pay for:
- 6 weeks (1.5 hours per week) with a facilitator (classroom style). Lunch is provided.
- A helmet and a pair of gloves (up to $400)
- 2 x full day pre-learner practical test with AJL training in Moonah (cost $704.00)
Selection Criteria
- Are at least 16 years and 9 months of age and under 25 years old.
- You have completed a Motorcycle Road Rules Knowledge Test at Service Tasmania
You commit to:
- Safe motorcycle riding and promoting safe riding in your community
- A Code of Conduct for the duration of the program
- 100% on-time attendance at the 6 x 1.5-hour sessions
- Help plan, participate and deliver a community awareness event or campaign (an extra date/time will be set for this)
- Participate in surveys (before, during and after the sessions) and a focus group
- Receive a phone call from us 6 months after the course
- Optional: Attend the next course for an hour to tell your story