Motorcycles
Do you want to take a motorcycle test? You take the test for one of the A categories with us – A1, A2 or A.
Things to bear in mind 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.
- 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
The theory test
The theory test consists of 70 questions in total, but you can score a maximum of 65 points. This is because 5 of the questions are sample questions and do not count towards the test score. To pass the test, you must answer 52 questions correctly. The test takes 50 minutes. You can choose to listen to the questions in the test if you wish.
The theory test gauges how much you know in the following areas:
- vehicle knowledge and manoeuvring
- environment
- road safety
- road traffic rules
- personal circumstances
You will find out whether you have passed or failed immediately after the test. You will also receive an email showing your results. A theory test pass is valid for one year. You will need to take the driving test within that time.
Remember to start reading up on the theory well in advance of the test. If you practise 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.
The driving test
You are responsible for ensuring that your motorcycle is available for your test. You must use the same motorcycle throughout the test.
The driving test consists of:
- a safety check
- a special manoeuvring test
- riding in and outside urban areas.
Safety check
The driving test begins with a safety check. You must be able to suggest what to do if you notice problems with the motorcycle.
The manoeuvring test
What applies to your test can be seen in the booking confirmation
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.
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.
Bear in mind that you may need to move the motorcycle from the manoeuvring area to the location where you will be riding in traffic: the person you are practising with may need to be on hand during the test, for example.
Motorcycle manoeuvring test
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.
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.
FAQ
A1 – light motorcycle
The A1 licence category entitles the holder to ride motorcycles with an engine displacement of no more than 125 cc, a power output of no more than 11 kW and a net power to kerb weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg.
The lower age limit for category A1 is 16 years.
A2 – medium-sized motorcycle
The A2 licence category entitles the holder to ride medium-sized motorcycles with a net power output of no more than 35 kW and a net power to kerb weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. If the original design of the vehicle has been modified, the vehicle must not originate from a vehicle with a net power output of more than 70 kW.
The lower age limit for category A2 is 18 years.
A – heavy motorcycle
The A licence category entitles the holder to ride all two-wheeled motorcycles regardless of engine capacity or power output.
The lower age limit for A is 24 years. If you have held an A2 category licence for at least two years, you can obtain an A category licence from the age of 20.
You must wear appropriate protective equipment designed for riding motorcycles. This equipment must consist of protective clothing made of leather or other strong material, as well as protective goggles or equivalent, sturdy boots, gloves, a back protector and a helmet. The equipment must be undamaged.
Motorcycle driving tests are conducted during the summer months, from the end of April to the end of October. This period varies depending on where you want to take the test. The appointments available at the moment can be found in the booking service.