NaTIS Code 1 Learner study plan
NaTIS Code 1 Learner · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Rules of the road
List the general speed limits for urban, rural and freeway roads and state the two exceptions where a lower limit is posted
Explain the two-second following distance rule and calculate the gap you must keep at 60, 80 and 120 km/h in dry and wet conditions
Rank right-of-way at four-way stops, T-junctions and uncontrolled intersections and justify each ranking in one sentence
Demonstrate the correct hand signals for slowing, stopping, turning left and turning right as required on a motorcycle
Describe the legal blood-alcohol limit that applies to you as a learner rider and the consequences of refusing a breath test
Your checkpoint
Completed 60-question Domain 1 practice paper, marked and corrected, with every wrong answer rewritten as a correct rule statement in your own notes
Rules of the road
Solve ten written intersection scenarios, choosing the correct order of proceeding and stating the rule applied
Describe the sequence for entering, riding through and exiting a roundabout, including lane choice and signalling on exit
State the rules for overtaking, including where overtaking is prohibited and how to pass a stationary bus or obstruction
Summarise parking restrictions near intersections, pedestrian crossings, fire hydrants and bus stops as distances and prohibitions
Explain freeway-specific rules: minimum speed, prohibited road users, emergency lane use and joining from an on-ramp
Your checkpoint
One-page personal 'rules cheat sheet' covering speed, following distance, right-of-way and parking, written from memory then checked against the official manual, scoring at least 80% on a timed 50-question Domain 1 set
Road traffic signs, road markings and signals
Classify every regulatory sign you meet into prohibitory, mandatory and restrictive groups and state what action each demands
Draw and label the warning sign family, explaining how shape and colour alone tell you a hazard is ahead
Match twenty road markings, including barrier lines, yield lines and yellow kerb lines, to the rule each one imposes
Interpret traffic officer hand signals and robot (traffic light) sequences, including flashing amber and turning arrows
Your checkpoint
Hand-drawn flashcard set of 60 signs and markings with name, meaning and required rider action on the reverse, all checked against the manual
Road traffic signs, road markings and signals & Rules of the road
Recall 100 signs and markings by name and meaning within 10 minutes using spaced repetition
Read a written description of a road scene and state which markings, signs and signals apply and what you must do
Identify the sign or marking that overrides a general rule in five conflict cases, such as a lower posted limit inside a 60 km/h zone
Re-test the Domain 1 weak areas logged in weeks 1 and 2 and close at least three of them
Your checkpoint
Timed sign-and-marking recognition test of 100 items scored at 90% or better, plus a corrected error log showing which items you missed twice
Vehicle controls and motorcycle handling (Code 1 specific)
Name every primary and secondary control on a motorcycle and state what it does and when you use it
Perform and explain the pre-ride inspection sequence covering tyres, brakes, chain, lights, mirrors, fuel and fluid leaks
Describe correct body position, clutch and throttle coordination, and the rear-brake-first technique for slow-speed balance
Explain emergency braking on a motorcycle, including weight transfer, front-versus-rear brake bias and why locking a wheel causes a fall
List the protective clothing and helmet requirements you must meet before riding on a public road
Your checkpoint
Written pre-ride checklist plus a recorded or observed demonstration of the control drill, signed off by your instructor or riding partner
Road traffic signs, road markings and signals & Vehicle controls and motorcycle handling (Code 1 specific)
Combine sign recognition with handling decisions by narrating what you do at fifteen described hazards, such as a slippery-road sign before a wet bend
Explain countersteering, lean angle and cornering line selection and when to slow down before a bend rather than in it
Describe how to position a motorcycle in a lane to stay visible and avoid blind spots in traffic and at intersections
State the stopping-distance factors that change on gravel, in rain and at night and adjust your following distance accordingly
Your checkpoint
Ten-scenario hazard-perception worksheet answered in writing, with the sign, the rule, the control input and the escape route identified for each scenario
Road safety, defensive riding and vehicle fitness
Define defensive riding and list the six most common motorcycle crash causes with one countermeasure for each
Explain vehicle fitness checks and the defects that make a motorcycle unroadworthy, including brake, tyre and exhaust standards
Describe the effects of fatigue, alcohol, medication and distraction on rider reaction time and state your own ride-or-not decision rule
Plan a wet-weather and night riding strategy covering visibility, tyres, braking and following distance
List what to do at the scene of a crash, including securing the scene, first aid priorities and reporting obligations
Your checkpoint
One-page defensive riding plan covering your five highest personal risks, each with a specific behaviour change you will apply on the road
Rules of the road & Road traffic signs, road markings and signals & Vehicle controls and motorcycle handling (Code 1 specific) & Road safety, defensive riding and vehicle fitness
Sit four full-length timed mock exams under test conditions and score each one
Review every incorrect answer from the mocks and trace it back to the exact rule, sign or control fact you did not know
Re-drill only the weak items until you answer them correctly twice in a row on separate days
Rehearse the practical booking logistics: documents, eye test requirements, fees and what to expect on the day
Your checkpoint
Three consecutive full mock exams at 85% or better, plus a one-page final revision sheet limited to the facts you missed most often
Milestones
Week 2: Score 80% or better on a timed 50-question Domain 1 paper and explain the two-second rule and right-of-way at a four-way stop without notes
Week 4: Name 90 of 100 signs and markings correctly in 10 minutes and correctly resolve all five sign-overrides-rule conflict cases
Week 6: Complete the ten-scenario hazard worksheet with sign, rule, control input and escape route correct for at least eight scenarios
Week 8: Three full mock exams at 85% or better across all four domains, with no domain below 75%