Roadskills Gympie Driver and Rider Training
Don’t just learn to ride – Learn to stay alive
Roadskills are a husband and wife who have been teaching for over 20 years
Q-Ride
Professional experienced instructors
Assistance through the entire process
Learn to ride with confidence
Helpful tips and advice to keep you safe on the road
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Learn to Ride – Instructors based in Gympie
Learn to Ride or want to complete a QRide course, Mark has over 20 yrs experience teaching but has been riding and racing motorcycles most of his life.
Jo has 18 yrs experience teaching Learn to Drive in Gympie and in that time has helped many nervous and anxious drivers to successfully obtain their car licence. Jo has stopped teaching learners to drive at the moment but who knows what could happen in the future.
We are Registered Service Providers for QRide and Mark is an Accredited Senior Rider Trainer on behalf of Qld Transport. We have experience teaching in all sorts of environments and can meet your need wherever you are at.
Gift Certificates available for learn to ride courses.
Online Resources
We provide specific links to available online resources throughout the website. To view all related information visit QLD Transport via this link.
LEARN TO RIDE
Learning to Ride with confidence and skill involves more than just staying on a bike. It takes good concentration, being aware of your surroundings and environment and creating muscle memory through good riding behaviours.
Learning how to balance and work the controls simultaneously, while watching out for other drivers and riders around you requires lots of experience and good guidance.
Most people have bad driving and riding habits that they take through their whole life. It is so important to learn good riding habits from the beginning to build on. This will then flow into your driving habits as well.
Our Courses
Our courses are designed to help you pass with confidence and to give you the skills you need to be a safe rider. Being safe on the road and keeping you alive are our main goals.
Pre Learner Course
If you currently have no motorcycle licence, the pre learner course is the first step you need to take. It is a 12 hour course, held over 2 days. The pre–learner course is a competency based course, with pass/fail criteria. You must keep passing Modules to keep progressing through the course.
RE Motorcycle Licence
If you currently have your motorcycle learners licence (RE-L) and are wanting to upgrade to your restricted licence (RE-O) then you will need to complete this course. There is an expectation you can ride confidently before progressing to this course.
R Motorcycle Course
If you currently have your restricted motorbike licence (RE-O) and are wanting to upgrade to your open motorbike licence (R-O), this course is for you. Purchase your bike, get practiced and then come and complete the course.
Motorcycle Refresher Course
If you haven’t been on a bike for a while or feel you need a few lessons to build your confidence then we can assist you with this.
You can also come to this course as a Learner rider struggling to get the riding experience to get their RE-O.
QRIDE LEARN TO RIDE COURSE CALENDAR
Choose your dates and then give us a call or text to secure your space. We can give you advice and answer any questions you might have to make sure your learning experience is the best possible.
We can also schedule refresher courses in to suit. You can book into a Refresher course if you have limited riding experience and wanting to gain experience.
- ,If you currently have your motorcycle learners licence (RE-L) and are wanting to upgrade to your restricted licence (RE) then you will need to complete this course.
- This course is approximately an 8 hour day and will allow you to ride any bike that is a LAMS Approved Bike.
- To be eligible for this course you are required to have held your motorbike learners licence for at least 90 days and have completed the Hazard Perception Test. You also need to have considerable on or off road riding experience and can confidently ride a bike to be suitable for the course. We do offer Refresher courses for anyone wanting help to get them ready for the licence.
- You will be expected to be able to do tight U-turns, Figure 8 exercise, Firm Braking, Hill starts, Highway speeds, Interact with Traffic, Roundabouts and turning across traffic. Mark recommends that you have done at least 2000-3000 klms on your bike before coming to do the course especially if you are new to riding. This can be on or off road riding.
- Please wear long pants (no nylons), long sleeves – for training area exercises, motorcycle jacket – for road ride, shoes (no motocross boots), helmet and gloves, sunglasses. Bring a water bottle and lunch.
- The cost of the course is $380 if hiring our bike or $330 if using your own. We require $200 deposit to confirm booking, bank details are on the Enquiry page. Your deposit will only be refunded if you cancel a week before the course, or if we can fill your spot. The balance of payment will be required anytime before attending the course.
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER |
Saturday 26th July | Saturday 23rd August | Saturday 13th Sept | Dates Coming | Dates Coming |
- If you currently have your motorcycle learners licence (RE-L) and are wanting to upgrade to your restricted licence (RE-O) then you will need to complete an RE course.
- To do the RE-O course you will be expected to be able to do tight U-turns, Figure 8 exercise, Firm Braking, Hill starts, Highway speeds, Interact with Traffic, Roundabouts and turning across traffic. Mark recommends that you have done at least 2000 klms on your bike before coming to do the course especially if you are new to riding. This can be on or off road riding.
- If you haven’t been able to ride enough or are unsure if you are ready, we do offer Refresher courses for anyone wanting help to get them ready for the licence.
- This course is approximately a 5-8 hour day and you will need to ride a bike that is a LAMS Approved Bike.
- You will practice all of your foundational motorcycle riding skills first. It will then be determined if you are competent enough to complete a road ride.
- Please wear long pants (no nylons), long sleeves – for training area exercises, motorcycle jacket – for road ride, shoes (no motocross boots), helmet and gloves, sunglasses. Bring a water bottle and lunch.
- The cost of the course is $300 if hiring our bike or $220 if using your own. This course is really designed for riders who have their own bike and want practice to improve their skills. We require $200 deposit to confirm booking, bank details are on the Enquiry page. Your deposit will only be refunded if you cancel a week before the course, or if we can fill your spot.
JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER |
Saturday 26th July | Saturday 23rd August | Saturday 13th September | Dates coming | Dates Coming |
- If you currently have no motorcycle licence at all, the Pre Learner course is the first step you need to take.
- The Pre Learner course is a compulsory 2-day course run over approximately 6-7 hours each day to get your motorcycle learners licence in Queensland.
- To be eligible for this course you are required to have held your car licence for at least 1 year.
- Cost of the Course is $600 if you hire our bike or $550 if you bring your own. If you have your own bike and can bring it, do so, by the end of the 2 days you will be feeling more confident to ride your bike on your own. We do have training bikes you can hire if you haven’t yet brought a bike. We require $200 to confirm the booking, bank details are on the Enquiry page. Your deposit will only be refunded if you cancel a week before the course, or if we can fill your spot. The balance of payment will be payable anytime before attending the course.
- Please wear long pants, long sleeves, shoes (not motocross boots), helmet and gloves, sunglasses. Bring a water bottle and a light lunch.
- If you have never been on a Motorcycle we would recommend being able to ride a push bike confidently before attending the course. This will help with getting your balance and confidence before getting on a Motorcycle.
- We also recommend that you can drive a Manual Car before attending the course so you understand the principles of using gears and a clutch. If you don’t have a manual licence, getting some practice before coming would be good..
- Before starting the course think about how soon you will be buying a bike. We recommend you are ready to before doing the course, or soon after, so you can practice what you learn during the course straight away.
- This is a competency based assessment, you MUST complete each Module to progress through the course. There is no refund once you have started the course.
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Course 1 Saturday 12th July Sunday 13th July |
Course 1 Saturday 9th August Sunday 10th August |
Course 1 Saturday 6th September Sunday 7th September |
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Course 2 Saturday 19th July Sunday 20th July |
Course 2 Saturday 16th August Sunday 17th August |
Course 2 Saturday 20th September Sunday 21st September |
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Course 3 Saturday 30th August Sunday 31st August |
Course 3 Saturday 27th September Sunday 28th September |
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- This course is approximately an 3.5 hour day and will allow you to ride an unrestricted bike. The course must be done on an R class bike.
- To be eligible for this course you are required to have held your motorbike RE licence for at least 2 years.
- Once you have held your RE licence for 2 years you are automatically eligible to ride an R class bike as a learner. You must display an L plate and be accompanied but you can get some practice on an R bike before coming if you need. You can even finance and insure a bike during this time.
- You also need to have had considerable on or off road riding experience and can confidently ride a bike to be suitable for the course.
- You Must be able to do tight U-turns, be confident in traffic, do hill starts, flow at highway speeds, etc.
- The cost of the course is $380 if hiring our R bike or $220 if using your own. $200 Deposit to confirm booking, bank details on Enquiry Page. Your deposit will only be refunded if you cancel a week before the course, or if we can fill your spot.
- Please wear long pants, motorcycle jacket, comfortable shoes (not motocross boots), helmet and gloves, sunglasses.
- We strongly recommend you bring your own bike for this course.
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Race Details
Proston Khanacross is a Multiclub C.A.M.S. Event run by the Proston Rally Club. The track is dirt, consisting of multiple tracks, changing every couple of races. Points are accumulative over the whole weekends’ racing. The weekend is a family friendly weekend that is free for spectators to come and watch.
Noosa Hill Climb – Winter Challenge is held on Gyndier Drive Tewantin and consists of a track with 14 corners winding through National Park. The event draws competitors from all across Australia keeping spectators entertained with close competition to be the fastest car to the top. Noosa Beach Classic Car Club combined with the HRCC Club run the event raising money for the local community.
Grafton Hill Climb Racing – NSW Hillclimb Series Round 5 & 6
Round 5 & 6 of the NSW Hillclimb Championship is a CAMS sanctioned motor sport competition. The Grafton Track is a newly resurfaced, tight, steep and winding hill climb which is great for spectators to see all of the racing track for the weekend.
Willowbank Autocross – An Autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a marked course. Points are accumulative over the day’s racing. This places emphasis on car handling and driver skills to end up with the quickest time overall at the end of the day.
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QRIDE LEARN TO RIDE COURSE CALENDAR
PRE LEARNER COURSE
July
Course 1
Saturday 12th June – Day 1
Sunday 13th June – Day 2
Course 2
Saturday 19th June – Day 1
Sunday 20th June – Day 2
August
Course 1
Saturday 9th August – Day 1
Sunday 10th August – Day 2
Course 2
Saturday 16th August – Day 1
Sunday 17th August – Day 2
Course 3
Saturday 30th August – Day 1
Sunday 31st August – Day 2
September
Course 1
Saturday 6th September – Day 1
Sunday 7th September – Day 2
Course 2
Saturday 20th September – Day 1
Sunday 21st September – Day 2
Course 3
Saturday 27th September – Day 1
Sunday 28th September – Day 2
RE COURSE
July
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 26th July
August
Saturday 23rd August
September
Saturday 13th September
REFRESHER RE COURSE
July
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 26th July
August
Saturday 23rd August
September
Saturday 13th September
R COURSE
July
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August
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September
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Preparing for your Driving licence
The following are the first steps you need to take to gain a licence in QLD.
To get your learner’s licence in QLD you must be 16 years old
Yo will need to pass a road rules test
You will need appropriate identification
You need to book and pay for your test
Testimonials

Roadskills Gympie and Q-Ride Gympie
LEARN TO RIDE – LEARN TO DRIVE
Owner Operators – Joanne & Mark Phillips
14 City View Drive, The Dawn 4570 QLD
DRIVER TRAINING – Jo: 0412 410 727
RIDER TRAINING – Mark: 0438 764 662
Registered Service Provider: 298G0119