Ride the rules.
Train the differences.
The car and motorcycle tests share road law, but riders face a different hazard mix, control knowledge, and practical course. This is the gap-closing guide.
From 30 January 2026, the motorcycle written test uses 50 multiple-choice questions. Hazard-perception scenarios and videos account for 15 questions, or 30%. The authority has not published a fixed scenario-versus-video split, so RoadReady draws 15 from the official hazard bank for conservative preparation.
Read the official reform announcement ↗Same roads. Different weak points.
| Area | Car licence track | Motorcycle / scooter track | What the rider must add |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written test | 50 multiple-choice questions | 50 multiple-choice questions | Do not reuse the car mock mix. |
| Hazard share | 5 of 50 hazard videos (10%) | 15 of 50 hazard scenarios/videos (30%) | Spend much more time predicting conflicts. |
| Passing line | 85 points; 43 correct gives 86 | 85 points; 43 correct gives 86 | Use 90% on fresh mocks as a safety margin. |
| Vehicle control | Steering, pedals, mirrors, enclosed blind spots | Balance, throttle, both brakes, body position, exposed rider | Learn stability and braking technique. |
| Turning | Lane position and ordinary left/right turns | Motorcycle lanes, direct or two-stage left turns | Recognise signs and waiting boxes. |
| Large vehicles | Following distance and blind spots | Blind spots plus off-tracking/inner-wheel danger during turns | Never ride beside a turning truck. |
| Field test | Ramp, S-curve, reverse bay and parallel parking, followed by road testing | Balance, crossings, intersection, two-stage left, lane change, stop-go and 90° turn | Train visible checks and low-speed control. |
| Learner route | Learner permit and required practice apply | No motorcycle learner permit; booking requirements still apply | Confirm the current motorcycle process with your office. |
Reuse the law—not the assumptions.
Yielding and vulnerable users
Pedestrians, crossings, intersections, signals, emergency vehicles, and defensive priority remain essential in both banks.
Signs, signals and markings
Shapes, colours, lane lines, prohibition signs, warnings, and police hand signals transfer directly.
Alcohol, penalties and duties
Exact legal values, accident duties, licensing consequences, and safe-behaviour rules still require recall.
Scan → predict → create space
Spot the hidden road user, release acceleration, cover the brake, and proceed only after confirmation.
Add these before taking a motorcycle mock.
Helmet and protective gear
Correct helmet fit and fastening, eye protection, visible clothing, gloves, footwear, and passenger protection.
Braking and stability
Progressive use of both brakes, reduced grip on paint or metal, corner-entry speed, downhill heat, and avoiding abrupt inputs.
Visibility and positioning
Mirrors plus shoulder checks, escape space, night/rain visibility, parked-car doors, and avoiding other vehicles’ blind spots.
Motorcycle-specific routing
Two-stage left-turn signs and boxes, motorcycle-prohibited lanes, dedicated lanes, intersections, and legal lane changes.
Passengers and cargo
Seat and passenger rules, stable loading, width/height/length limits, and how weight changes stopping and balance.
Pre-ride condition
Tires, brakes, lights, controls, stands, mirrors, battery/electric torque, and the rider’s fatigue or medication risk.
Eight items. One visible safety routine.
The Highway Bureau’s English Q&A lists these motorcycle road-test items. Layout and examiner directions can vary, so walk your actual course and follow local instructions.
Straight-line balance
Ride the narrow balance section slowly and steadily. Look ahead, keep both feet on the footrests, and use smooth throttle control.
Railroad crossing
Stop at the required position, observe both directions, and cross only after confirming the track is clear.
Zebra crossing
Show an early slowdown and stop for pedestrians. Do not let the front wheel enter the protected area.
Intersection
Follow the signal, scan both sides, and visibly confirm that the conflict area is clear before entering.
Two-stage left turn
Move into the designated waiting box, reorient the motorcycle, and continue only with the next permitted signal.
Lane changing
Signal, mirror check, shoulder check, then move progressively while maintaining a safe gap.
Stop and go
Stop completely at the line, stabilize the motorcycle, then restart smoothly without rushing.
90-degree turn
Reduce speed before the corner, look through the exit, and keep the turn controlled without crossing the boundary.
Make the observation visible. Smooth control matters, but an examiner cannot award a safety check that they cannot see.
931 usable official-source questions.
The current English theory PDF contains 806 numbered rows although its cover says 804. Six image-only rows do not include their referenced visual in the PDF and are omitted rather than guessed. RoadReady preserves the remaining official wording while cleaning layout artefacts.