UK Motorcycle Theory Test Documents & Legal Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum age to ride a moped with an engine capacity up to 50cc on UK public roads?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

14 years old

Answer

17 years old

Answer

18 years old

Question 2

After completing your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), for how long is the certificate valid?

Accepted Answer

Two years

Answer

One year

Answer

Three years

Answer

Five years

Question 3

Which motorcycle licence category permits you to ride motorcycles up to 125cc with a maximum power output of 11kW?

Accepted Answer

Category A1

Answer

Category A

Answer

Category A2

Answer

Category AM

Question 4

What is the minimum age to qualify for the Direct Access Scheme (DAS), allowing you to ride a full-power Category A motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

24 years old

Answer

19 years old

Answer

21 years old

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25 years old

Question 5

What must a learner motorcyclist display on their machine when riding on public roads?

Accepted Answer

Red L plates front and rear

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Green L plates front and rear

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White L plates front and rear

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Yellow L plates front and rear

Question 6

At what minimum age can you ride a Category A2 motorcycle, which is restricted to a maximum power output of 35kW?

Accepted Answer

19 years old

Answer

17 years old

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18 years old

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21 years old

Question 7

Which of the following steps is required before a learner can legally ride a motorcycle on UK public roads?

Accepted Answer

Complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

Answer

Pass the motorcycle theory test

Answer

Pass Module 1 (off-road manoeuvres test)

Answer

Obtain a Category A1 licence