Motor bike license Bali

Can't answer your Q as such, but would like to note that if you don't get a licence and your own bike, "ojek" motorbike taxis are widely available and cheap in South Bali, at least in the urban areas, through ride-hailing apps like Gojek.

10km a day can be done on a bicycle if you are any fit. Of course, asians say you need a scooter. They wont even bother walking 1 km...

doable by bicycle if you are used to road riding.. but you might be drenched at least first few days.. if you have somewhere to wash up a little.. sure

3 miles each way isnt difficult, i used to ride 12-15 miles a day. My asian friends use their scooters to go 0.5km down the street, they never walk or would ride a bicycle even that far...it's their lifestyle, tradition. Yea...i rode 12-15 miles in 90+f or 35c temp.

Yeah it isn't difficult for me either (Indonesian here) but I also do walk when other people take their motorbike.. Just that what my cyclist friend quips is the first few days the humidity gets in your face so much you are drenched.

I also agrees as I sweat quite easily and will need to wash up first to look presentable / formal after cycling >10km which is why I pointed that out to OP

Humidity is a pain, but doable. A wet towel in wc for 5 mins is good. That said, if the op could get a moped...i wouldnt be against it. Myself, id get something like a honda sonic rs or suzuki equivalent. Great for day trips or weekend rides...

Wherever you are staying, surely there is someone nearby or they can help you find a friendly person who can act asyour daily Ojek or car taxi driver. Try to work out a good rate for guaranteed daily pick up and drop off. Unfortunately your travel medical insurance may not cover you if there is an accident if the person is not licensed, etc.

I personally don't think a motorbike is the ONLY way, I would prefer a car esp if the price works out ok for you...negotiate a bit!

The other possibility is if any other teachers etc would be willing to car pool with you.

I would prefer a car

Depending on which way exactly you have to take to and from work, driving a car can be slower than walking, in south Bali. I speak from experience!

I'd say, go there and have a look for the first few days, to get a feel for the traffic and local style of driving, before you decide what you want to do.

Thanks everyone for your insight and suggestions. I suspect I'll be too tired from work to want to ride a push bike and the prospect of getting caught in a downpour is off putting. I think I will try for an Ojek when I get there, as well as ask around where I'm working to see if there might be other options. It's quite a rural area (as much as I can tell) so I don't really know what's possible... other's staying there said they had to book taxis a day in advance!

I'd still like a motorbike license for the freedom it will give me and I suspect it will be most cost effective given I"m there for 5 weeks... interesting that no-one on this forum has gone through the process. I wonder if that means it's too hard?