Driving Theory Test Kit UK

Motorcycle

UK motorcycle theory test

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Questions
50
Time
57 min
Pass mark
43 / 50
Fee
£23

Practise for the motorcycle theory test on your phone. Free DVSA questions, no signup.

The UK motorcycle theory test has the same overall shape as the car test — 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes (pass mark 43 out of 50) plus a 14-clip hazard perception test (pass mark 44 out of 75) — but uses a case-study structure for some of the multiple-choice questions. The fee is £23. Minimum age is 17 for a motorcycle (16 for a moped — current category AM, speed range 25 km/h to 45 km/h; see the Category, age and licence section below).

Practise 20 real DVSA revision questions

Covering road and traffic signs and vulnerable road users, each with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Some questions are given as a case study. The case study will: show a short story that 5 questions will be based on; be about a real life situation you could come across when driving.
— GOV.UK — motorcycle theory test: multiple-choice questions

Structure and pass marks

UK motorcycle theory test — at a glance (source: gov.uk)
Questions50 multiple-choice (5 based on a case study)
Time allowed57 minutes
Multiple-choice pass mark43 out of 50
Hazard perception clips14 (15 scored developing hazards)
Hazard perception pass mark44 out of 75
Both sections required?Yes — pass both in the same sitting
Test fee£23
Certificate validity2 years

The case study section

Five of the 50 multiple-choice questions are linked to a single short case-study scenario — typically a rider in a real-world situation. You answer 5 questions based on that scenario, drawing on Highway Code rules, hazard awareness and safety margins specific to motorcycling.

New for 2026: CPR and AED questions

Motorcycle theory tests now include new questions about CPR and using a public-access defibrillator (AED) — added to car and motorcycle tests first, with DVSA announcing the change on 13 August 2025. Candidates were told to start familiarising themselves with the content from autumn 2025; the questions began appearing in tests in 2026. No additional cost or time, and the pass mark is unchanged.

Minimum age and licence categories

  • Moped (AM): age 16. Category AM covers mopeds with a speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/h, small 3-wheelers up to 50 cc and below 4 kW, and light quadricycles. Two- or three-wheeled mopeds with a top speed of 25 km/h sit in category Q (granted automatically with AM).
  • Motorcycle A1: age 17 (up to 125 cc / 11 kW).
  • Motorcycle A2: age 19 (up to 35 kW). Progressive access is also possible after 2 years on A1 plus a further practical test.
  • Motorcycle A: age 24 for direct access. Progressive access from age 21 requires 2 years on A2 plus a further practical test.
  • A valid UK provisional driving licence with the relevant motorcycle entitlement.

Compulsory Basic Training and the practical Module 1 / Module 2 tests

The theory test is one piece of the full motorcycle qualification. Before riding on the road you need Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) — a course at an approved training body that ends with a certificate valid for 2 years. After passing the theory test you take the practical in two parts: Module 1 (off-road manoeuvres at a designated DVSA motorcycle test centre) and Module 2 (on-road riding with an examiner). Full licence holders going straight to category A via Direct Access (DAS) follow the same Mod 1 + Mod 2 structure.

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The app's test-picker screen, asking which test you are preparing for, with Cars, Motorcycles, LGV, HGV & PCV, and ADI to choose from

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Motorcycle theory test — FAQs

What is the pass mark for the UK driving theory test?

For the car theory test you need at least 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice section and 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception test. Both parts must be passed in the same sitting.

Source: gov.uk — pass mark and result

How many questions are on the UK car theory test?

The car theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions with a 57-minute time limit (pass mark 43 out of 50), followed by a hazard perception test of 14 video clips containing 15 scored developing hazards — up to 5 points per hazard, 75 marks available, pass mark 44.

Source: gov.uk — theory test

How do I book the UK theory test?

Book only through the official GOV.UK service at gov.uk/book-theory-test — that is the only valid booking route for DVSA tests. You need your UK driving licence number (provisional is fine), an email address and a credit or debit card. Third-party sites that charge to book are unofficial.

Source: gov.uk — book your theory test

Is the theory test fee the same for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses?

The car and motorcycle theory test is £23. The lorry and bus (LGV/PCV) test is structured differently — £26 for the multiple-choice part plus £11 for the hazard perception part, taken as separate bookings.

Source: gov.uk — driving test costs

Are CPR and defibrillator (AED) questions in the theory test now?

Yes. DVSA announced on 13 August 2025 that car and motorcycle theory tests would include new CPR questions and — for the first time — questions about using a defibrillator, "from 2026". Candidates were told to start familiarising themselves with the content from autumn 2025. There is no additional cost, test time, or difficulty. DVSA has said the questions will be added to other theory test types later.

Source: gov.uk — new theory test questions on cardiac arrest