Motorcycles

Important before taking your theory test

• You must have completed both parts of the mandatory risk course before you can take the theory test. The training must be valid at the time of the test. Driving licences - The Swedish Transport Agency
• A photo of you will be taken before the theory test when you arrive at our centre. You must be able to show valid ID at that time.
  Photo for the theory test

Remember to start reading up on the theory well in advance of the test. If you practice answering questions, bear in mind that the questions you find online or get from your instructor will not be the same as the questions in the test.

What will happen during the theory test

When you enter the theory test room, an identification check will begin. You are then assigned a seat. The test administrator will give a short introduction and you will watch a video showing how the theory test is done. After the video, you start the theory test yourself - then you have 50 minutes to complete the test.

The computer is equipped with headphones so you can listen to the test questions if you like. It is only possible to listen to the questions in Swedish. You will be provided with a calculator. The computer has a touch screen and you are able to use the stylus to touch the screen.

• The test consists of 70 multiple-choice questions - one correct answer to each question.
• To pass the test, you must answer 52 questions correctly.
• If you need help during the test, such as with a word or synonym, raise your hand.
• The maximum score is 65, as 5 of the questions are sample questions that do not count towards the test score.

When you finish the test

When you have answered all of the questions, select end test. You will find out whether you have passed or failed on the screen immediately after the test. The result can be sent to your email address, you can also see the result by logging in to the booking service.
If you pass the theory test, it is valid for one year. You will need to take the driving test within that time.

What the theory test involves

The test is designed to demonstrate that you have the knowledge needed to drive safely. The theory test gauges how much you know in five areas. Here are a few examples from each area.

Vehicle knowledge and manoeuvring

• You must know how the vehicle works and how road conditions affect driving characteristics
• The potential risks if the vehicle does not work properly.
• The link between how you drive and how the vehicle behaves.

Environment

• You must know how choosing different modes of transport can affect the environment.
• How to drive your vehicle in a safe and environmentally aware way.

Road safety

• The impact of applying sound judgement when interacting with other road users.
• How to adapt your speed, vehicle position and other driving in various situations.
• How different road conditions and environments affect driver behaviour and road safety.

Road traffic rules

• Road signs, road markings, speed, oncoming traffic and overtaking, loads, passengers and obligations towards other road users.

Personal circumstances

• How peer pressure occurs, and how it can affect driver behaviour and road safety.  
• How conscious or impulsive actions can affect road safety and the environment.  
• How unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations affects safety

The theory test gauges whether you have the necessary knowledge to be a safe and environmentally aware driver. That is why it is important to have a broad knowledge of the whole subject area, rather than just learning the answers to individual questions.

What will happen during the driving test

Please note that the test may take up most of the day. The specific arrangements for your test are stated in the booking confirmation.
You are responsible for ensuring that the motorcycle is available at the test location. The same motorcycle must be used throughout the entire test.

The driving test consists of

• a safety check
• special manoeuvres
• driving in traffic

Safety check

The driving test begins with a safety check, which includes a selection of the following:

• Lights, indicators, reflectors and signals
• Braks
• Tyres and rims
• Power transmission
• Parking stand
• Rear-view mirrors
• Bearings (steering head, swing arm and wheel bearings)
• Suspension/shock absorbers
• Engine oil level
• Emergency stop control if applicable

You must be able to suggest what to do if you notice problems with the motorcycle.

The manoeuvring test

The manoeuvring test consists of three parts:

• a low-speed section
• a high-speed section
• braking

Low-speed section

After the safety check, you will push your motorcycle (engine off) into the slalom part of the low-speed section and place it at the starting position of the low-speed section.

Essentially, you will be required to adjust your speed using the clutch. If there is no clutch on your motorcycle, you may adjust your speed by other means. You may accelerate and/or brake to assist you. 

You will ride slowly along a course with left and right turns that will also involve you stopping and starting in turns.

High-speed section

You accelerate the motorcycle to a speed of at least 50 km/h, perform an evasive maneuver and travel at the same speed along a winding track. 
At the end of the track, you will slow down and manoeuvre around the last cone. After making a U-turn, you will then have to speed up again to 50 km/h, and ride back the same way. You will then bring the motorcycle to a standstill under efficient and controlled braking using both the front and rear brakes.

During the manoeuvring test, you will be assessed on your ability to:

• operate the motorcycle’s controls
• balance, ride at low speed and steer the motorcycle, and
• apply correct riding and steering techniques in an emergency situation where it is not possible to stop in time before an obstacle.

Braking

The manoeuvring test must be completed with efficient and controlled braking to a standstill from speeds of 70 km/h and 90 km/h using both front and rear brakes. 

Your ability to adopt the correct riding position, apply appropriate braking technique, and bring the motorcycle to a stop as quickly as possible will be assessed.

After the manoeuvring test

In some locations, you may need to move your motorcycle to a different location when you start the riding in traffic section. You are responsible for being able to do this. The specific arrangements for your test are stated in the booking confirmation.

Riding in and outside urban areas

Your examiner will use a radio to communicate with you while you are riding. Headphones are available at our centre, but by all means bring your own to fit under your helmet.

You will have to ride in and outside urban areas, to a specified destination or along a specified route for a total of at least 25 minutes. If possible, you will have to ride on streets and roads where surface conditions, road width, route and traffic intensity all vary.

Your motorcycle at the time of the test

Check that your motorcycle meets the requirements before your driving test. During the test, your motorcycle must:

• be equipped with a manual gearbox and clutch, unless you are taking a test that will enable you to ride automatic motorcycles.
• be registered in Sweden and show the relevant registration.
• be insured, and the tax must be paid.
• be reliable from a safety standpoint.
• not be an emergency vehicle or banned from the roads.

For category A1, the motorcycle must:

• be capable of travelling at speeds of at least 90 km/h.
• have a net power output not exceeding 11 kW. If the motorcycle has an internal combustion engine, it must have a cylinder capacity of no less than 120 cc and no more than 125 cc, and a net power to kerb weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg.
• If the motorcycle is powered by an electric motor, the ratio of net power to kerb weight must be no less than 0.08 kW/kg and no more than 0.1 kW/kg.

For category A2, the motorcycle must:

• be capable of travelling at speeds of at least 100 km/h.
• have a net power output of at least 20 kW, and no more than 35 kW. If the motorcycle has an internal combustion engine, it must have a cylinder capacity of no less than 245 cc, and a net power to kerb weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg.
• If the motorcycle is powered by an electric motor, the ratio of net power to kerb weight must be no less than 0.15 kW/kg and no more than 0.2 kW/kg. If the original design of the motorcycle has been modified, the original net power must not exceed 70 kW.

For category A, the motorcycle must:

• be capable of travelling at speeds of at least 100 km/h.
• have a net power output of at least 50 kW and a kerb weight of more than 175 kg; and if the motorcycle has an internal combustion engine, it must have a cylinder capacity of at least 595 cc.
• If the motorcycle is powered by an electric motor, the ratio of net power to kerb weight must be no less than 0.25 kW/kg.

Upgrading to a higher motorcycle category

If you already have a motorcycle licence and would like to extend it to include a higher category, you will need:

• to have your photo taken at a driving test centre before your driving test.
• to pass a driving test.
• to complete parts 1 and 2 of the motorcycle risk course if you obtained your A1 licence before 1 November 2009.