DGT motorcycle tests (A1/A2): the specific exam explained 🏍️
Quick answer: The motorcycle-specific theory (A1/A2) has 20 questions in 20 minutes with max 2 mistakes, focused on riding: gear, lines, braking, stability and weather. If you don't hold licence B, you first (or additionally) take the common 30-question test; with a valid B, only the specific one. Most test websites only cover licence B — TraficoTest includes motorcycle-specific tests updated for 2026.
Updated: 17/08/2026 · Sources: DGT, BOE and current regulations
Structure of the motorcycle theory (table)
| Situation | Tests | Questions | Time | Max mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I already hold licence B | Motorcycle-specific only | 20 | 20 min | 2 |
| I don't hold B (A1 from age 16) | Common + specific | 30 + 20 | 30 + 20 min | 3 and 2 |
| A2 (from age 18) | Same as A1 in theory | 20 (+30 without B) | 20 min | 2 |
Progressing A1→A2 and A2→A with experience has its own training rules; in theory terms, the specific test is the same content family.
What the motorcycle-specific test covers
- Gear: approved helmet, gloves, visibility.
- Riding: position, cornering lines, countersteering, combined braking.
- Stability and grip: rain, gravel, road paint, tram rails.
- Filtering and lane positioning.
- Basic motorcycle mechanics and maintenance.
It's a different syllabus from the car: passing B tests doesn't prepare you for these 20 questions.
Where to practise updated motorcycle tests
The real problem riders report: «almost every website is licence B only». On TraficoTest tests cover A, AM, B, C and D, with exam mode adjusted per licence (20/20/2 for motorcycles), explanations on every mistake and your pass probability calculated for your licence. The DGT fee (€94.05) and the 90% rule apply just as for cars — full method here.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions does the motorcycle theory have?
The specific test: 20 questions / 20 min / max 2 mistakes; without B, plus the common 30.
If I hold licence B, which theory do I take for the motorcycle?
Only the 20-question specific test — the common one is credited with your B.
At what age can I get A1 and A2?
A1 from 16, A2 from 18.
Where are updated motorcycle-specific tests?
On TraficoTest — licences A, AM, B, C and D, updated for 2026.
