How to get a motorcycle licence in Saskatchewan
How to get a motorcycle licence in Saskatchewan through SGI's graduated program: who can apply, the written exams, training or the basic ability road test, learner and novice restrictions, the road test and every SGI fee. Every fact links to the SGI Motorcycle Handbook.
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In Saskatchewan a motorcycle licence is an endorsement that SGI adds to a Class 5 or higher driver's licence. Every first-time rider, whatever their age, goes through the Motorcycle Graduated Driver Licensing (MGDL) program: a learner stage, then two novice stages, before an unrestricted M endorsement.
The biggest decision comes early: take an SGI-approved motorcycle training course, or pass a basic ability road test and pay a licence fee at every MGDL stage. This guide sets out each step, the SGI fees, what to bring and the mistakes that get road tests rescheduled, with each fact linked to the SGI Motorcycle Handbook section it comes from.
Step by step
Check that you can start the MGDL program
First-time riders of any age must be at least 16, with parent or guardian approval under 18, and already hold a Class 5 or higher driver's licence. You then have to pass every stage of the MGDL program: Learner, Novice 1 and Novice 2.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL programBook your written exams
Book at a major testing centre online through MySGI or at any motor licence issuer, or pre-pay at an issuer and call an SGI scheduling clerk. If you are under 18, parental consent must be provided before you can write the exams.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — How to book your testsStudy two handbooks
The basic knowledge exam (rules of the road) and the signs exam come from the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook; the motorcycle knowledge exam comes from the SGI Motorcycle Handbook. Study both.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsementsPass the written exams and the vision test
The basic, signs and motorcycle exams are computer-based or written, and each needs 80% to pass. Each costs $25 every time you take it. You also pass a vision test.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsementsChoose training or the basic ability road test
SGI strongly recommends an SGI-approved motorcycle training course: it waives the MGDL licence fees, the basic ability road test and the R engine-size restriction. The alternative is a $55 basic ability road test on your own motorcycle, passed within three tries with 9 demerits or less.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsementsValidate your learner endorsement
After the exams, vision test and training or basic ability road test, validate your 6 Endorsement at a motor licence issuer and pay the $15 fee. Without proof of approved training you also pay the $500 MGDL fee.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Smaller motorcyclesRide as a learner for at least 12 months
The learner stage lasts 12 to 24 months. Learners carry no passengers, do not ride from half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise, do not tow, have zero alcohol and drugs, display a red L placard and wear the required protective gear.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — MGDL restrictions and requirementsPass the motorcycle road test for Novice 1
After 12 months as a learner, take the $55 motorcycle road test. The examiner follows in a vehicle and gives directions by cellphone; 9 demerits or less is a pass. Then validate the M endorsement for $15 and pay the $500 MGDL fee unless you completed approved training.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 1, Endorsement MStay incident-free through Novice 1 and Novice 2
Each novice stage needs 12 consecutive incident-free months. After Novice 2 you graduate to an unrestricted M endorsement and SGI mails your new licence. An incident restarts the stage's 12 months.
Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 2, Endorsement M
Who can get it
- At least 16 years old, with parent or guardian approval if you are under 18. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL program
- Already hold a Class 5 or higher driver's licence. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL program
- Pass the rules of the road, signs, vision and motorcycle written knowledge tests before the learner endorsement. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — MGDL restrictions and requirements
- Applicants under 18 hand in the Motorcycle Approval Form to driver testing staff before any test, along with acceptable proof of age and identity. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle approval form for persons under 18
What it costs
| Item | Amount | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Basic, signs or motorcycle written exam | $25 each time you take one | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements |
| Basic ability road test (if you skip approved training) | $55 | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements |
| Motorcycle road test for the M endorsement | $55 each time you take it | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 1, Endorsement M |
| Validating an endorsement at a motor licence issuer | $15 | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Smaller motorcycles |
| MGDL driver's licence fee, without approved training | $500 at each of the three stages, $1,500 in total; not charged with proof of an SGI-approved course | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL program |
| SGI-approved motorcycle training course | Not confirmed by an official source; check with the provider | Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements |
Fees change. Check the amount on the official page or with the provider before you pay.
Where to take the test
Appointments at the major testing centres are booked online through MySGI or at any motor licence issuer. You can also pre-pay at a motor licence issuer and then call an SGI scheduling clerk at 1-844-TLK-2SGI (1-844-855-2744). Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — How to book your tests
What to bring or have ready
- If you are under 18: the completed Motorcycle Approval Form, plus acceptable proof of age and identity. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle approval form for persons under 18
- For the basic ability road test: your own motorcycle, a cellphone and ear buds. The examiner follows in a vehicle and gives directions by cellphone. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements
- For the M road test: your driver's licence, a safe and legally equipped motorcycle, the red L placard on the plate, a cellphone and ear buds. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 1, Endorsement M
- MGDL gear: arms and legs covered, finger-covering gloves, ankle-covering boots, eye protection and a three-quarter, modular or full-face helmet. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 1, Endorsement M
- Proof that you completed an SGI-approved motorcycle training course, so the MGDL fee is not charged. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL program
After you pass
Passing the M road test moves you to Novice 1 for at least 12 incident-free months: no passengers, no riding between midnight and 5 a.m., no towing, zero alcohol and drugs, a green N placard and protective gear. Novice 2 allows passengers but keeps the other rules except the curfew. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — MGDL restrictions and requirements
Validity and renewal
A learner endorsement lasts at most 24 months. If you have not passed the road test by then, you rewrite the signs, rules of the road and motorcycle exams for a new learner endorsement, without redoing training or the basic ability test. An expired or suspended licence delays your MGDL time. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Smaller motorcycles
Common mistakes
- Skipping approved training to save money. Without it you pay a $500 licence fee at each of the three MGDL stages. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — The MGDL program
- Taking the basic ability road test on a motorcycle of 400 cc or less, which adds an R restriction limiting you to bikes that size. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Smaller motorcycles
- Arriving at the M road test without the red L placard, the required gear or your driver's licence: the test can be rescheduled. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle Novice 1, Endorsement M
- Forgetting a cellphone and ear buds. The examiner gives directions by phone from a following vehicle. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements
- Not cancelling an appointment you cannot attend. A no-show means you pay for your next appointment. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — How to book your tests
- Studying only the Motorcycle Handbook. The basic and signs exams come from the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Motorcycle endorsements
- Letting the learner endorsement run past 24 months without passing the road test, which means rewriting the written exams. Source: SGI Motorcycle Handbook — Smaller motorcycles
Prepare for the test
Free practice written from the official material: full practice tests, a study guide, a printable sheet and a timed mock exam.
- Saskatchewan Class 6 practice tests200 original practice questions with explanations
- SGI motorcycle practice test (printable PDF)60 Saskatchewan motorcycle practice questions with an answer key citing the SGI Motorcycle Handbook. Print it or save it as a PDF. Free.
- Saskatchewan Class 6 study guideFree Saskatchewan Class 6 study guide: 285 key points from the SGI Motorcycle Handbook in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.
- Saskatchewan Class 6 Mock Exam 1 – 25 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- Saskatchewan Class 6 exam simulator25 new random questions every time, full screen, no hints
We last checked the official pages on October 17, 2026. Rules and fees can change; the official source always wins.
FAQ
How to get a motorcycle licence in Saskatchewan: common questions
How much does a motorcycle licence cost in Saskatchewan?
Each written exam costs $25 every time you take it, and the basic ability road test costs $55. Without SGI-approved training you also pay a $500 driver's licence fee at each of the three MGDL stages. The cost table above adds the M road test and the endorsement validation fees.
Do I need a Class 5 licence before a motorcycle licence?
Yes. First-time riders must hold a Class 5 or higher driver's licence and be at least 16, with parent or guardian approval under 18.
Is motorcycle training mandatory in Saskatchewan?
Not at first: you can take SGI-approved training or a basic ability road test. If you fail the basic ability road test a third time, you must complete the approved training.
How long does it take to get a full motorcycle licence?
At least 12 months as a learner, then at least 12 incident-free months in Novice 1 and another 12 in Novice 2. Interruptions such as non-renewal or a suspension do not count.
Is there a rebate for taking the motorcycle course?
Riders who joined after January 1, 2016, completed an SGI-approved course before graduating, graduated incident-free and kept a Saskatchewan licence are eligible for a $450 rebate. SGI notifies you if you get one.
What if I fail the SGI motorcycle knowledge exam?
You can schedule another knowledge exam as early as the next day.
Where can I practise for the SGI motorcycle exam?
Use our free SGI motorcycle practice tests, the timed mock exam and the printable practice test, written from the SGI Motorcycle Handbook. For the basic and signs exams, use our Saskatchewan Class 7 practice tests, written from the Driver's Handbook.
Keep practising
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- Saskatchewan Class 6 study guide
- Saskatchewan Class 6 Mock Exam 1 – 25 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- Saskatchewan Class 6 Mock Exam 2 – 25 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
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Practice by topic
- Endorsements and the MGDL programThe 6 Endorsement learner stage, the written and road tests, Novice 1 and Novice 2, MGDL riding restrictions, engine-size restrictions and the MGDL Improvement Program.
- Helmets and protective gearApproved helmets and the standards they must meet, eye and face protection, jackets, pants, boots and gloves, and the gear every MGDL rider must wear.
- Controls and the daily checkThe instruments, switches, levers and pedals of a typical motorcycle, what each one does, and the pre-ride check of tires, brakes, lights, fluids and mirrors.
- Body position, turning, braking and gearsRiding posture, the slow-look-roll-press turn and countersteering, using both brakes, matching gears to road speed, downshifting and starting on a hill.
- Seeing, predicting and being seenThe SIPDE strategy, how far ahead to look, mirrors and shoulder checks, predicting other drivers, headlight and clothing visibility, horn, signals, brake light and the left-turning car.
- Lane position and spaceThe blocking position, positions for turns, the three-second rule, distance to the side, lane changes, lane sharing and splitting, tailgaters and positioning to see and be seen.
- Night riding and bad weatherLearner night restrictions, using your high beam and following distance after dark, and riding in rain, fog, cold and winter conditions.
- Dangerous road surfacesSlippery pavement, oil in the lane centre, gravel roads, ice and wet wood, bumps and potholes, and crossing railway tracks and parallel seams safely.
- Alcohol, drugs and fatigueHow alcohol and drugs impair a rider, zero tolerance for MGDL riders, mixing alcohol with other drugs, and preventing fatigue on long rides.
- EmergenciesQuick stops, swerving, running wide in a turn, riding over objects, animals, tire blowouts, a stuck throttle, wobble, chain breakage and engine seizure.
- Group ridingGroup size, keeping the group together, the staggered formation and its spacing, single file, and passing as a group.
- Passengers and cargoWho may carry a passenger, the seat, footrests and gear a passenger needs, how a passenger changes handling, instructing a passenger, and loading cargo.
- Equipment, maintenance and registrationRisky accessories and modifications, the weekly inspection, Saskatchewan equipment standards, registering a motorcycle, and when an e-bike counts as a motorcycle.