Government says motorbike theory test a ‘significant response’ to accidents

THE Government has claimed a new theory test for learner motorcycle drivers, in conjunction with compulsory basic training, is a “significant response to the high ratio of accidents involving motorcyclists”.

Transport Minister Michael Cullen announced details of the new test as part of an overhaul of the driver theory test which will see:

*A revision of existing questions in the Driver Theory Test Question Bank.