Latest Motorcycle Learner's Test Practice 2026 (Code 1, A1 / A)
Last updated October 2026
For a motorcycle licence (Code A1 or A) you first need learner's licence Code 1. These latest practice questions include motorcycle controls as well as the rules of the road and road signs.
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Question 1 controls
May your fingers rest on the clutch lever while the motorcycle is moving?
- A. Yes, at all times, to be ready
- B. Only above 60 km/h
- C. No, except in stop-start traffic
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Answer: C. No, except in stop-start traffic
K53 says fingers may not rest on the clutch lever while moving, except in stop-start traffic. It causes wear and 'riding the clutch'.
Question 2 controls
To stop a motorcycle in the shortest safe distance, you should…
- A. Use only the front brake and lock it
- B. Use both front and rear brakes together, progressively
- C. Use only the rear brake
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Answer: B. Use both front and rear brakes together, progressively
Apply both brakes smoothly and progressively without locking either wheel. The K53 emergency stop requires both brakes.
Question 3 controls
What does the K53 starting procedure say about the choke (on motorcycles that have one)?
- A. Leave it on for the whole ride
- B. Operate it only if necessary, and cancel it when it is no longer needed
- C. Use it to stop the engine
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Answer: B. Operate it only if necessary, and cancel it when it is no longer needed
K53 starting procedure: 'Operate the choke, if necessary' and 'Cancel choke operation when applicable'.
Question 4 rules of the road
What is the minimum age for a learner's licence for a motorcycle with an engine of 125 cm³ or less?
- A. 17 years
- B. 18 years
- C. 16 years
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Answer: C. 16 years
For motorcycles up to 125 cm³ (or electric), the minimum age is 16. Bigger bikes require you to be 18.
Question 5 rules of the road
In the K53 motorcycle test, what happens if you fall off or let the motorcycle fall?
- A. You lose 5 points
- B. The test is stopped and you fail
- C. You may try that manoeuvre again
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Answer: B. The test is stopped and you fail
A fall is marked as an uncontrolled or dangerous action and the test is discontinued.
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Questions people ask
Which learner's licence do I need for a motorcycle?
Learner's licence Code 1, for motorcycles (licence Code A1 or A).
What is in the motorcycle learner's test?
The learner's licence test has 64 multiple-choice questions in three sections: rules of the road (28 questions, pass mark 22), road signs (28 questions, pass mark 23) and vehicle controls (8 questions, pass mark 6). You must pass every section.
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