Licence A
Pass your motorcycle theory for licence A
For anyone who wants to ride a motorcycle. You take one theory exam for A1, A2 and A. It looks like the car exam, but the rules are different.
- 212practice questions
- 8practice rounds
- 2mock exams
Lessons and practice questions for this course are in Dutch, just like the official exam.
Free introduction
What you need to know first
The motorcycle exam also has 50 questions in 30 minutes. You need 41 correct, not 44.
The exam is in Dutch only. There is no English version.
One theory exam covers A1, A2 and A.
After the theory come the practical exams at the CBR.
Practise for free
Try a few questions now
No account needed. Pick an answer, confirm and read the explanation. 47 questions are free.
Lessons
What you learn
Short lessons in plain language. Free to read, even without an account.
- Your place on the road as a riderWhere you ride, how you get in lane and overtake, how fast you may go and where you may stop or park. With the rules from the RVV 1990 and the code of conduct for riding through traffic jams.
- Priority and giving wayWho goes first at a junction, when turning and with special manoeuvres. You learn the fixed order to solve every right-of-way question.
- Special roads and road usersMotorway, tunnel, level crossing, roundabout and road users that need extra attention. With the rules for breakdowns, wrong-way drivers and convoys.
- Safe riding and emergenciesLights, signals, helmet and clothing, distance and braking. Plus what to do when things go wrong.
- Traffic signs and instructions on the motorcycleSigns, lines, traffic lights and matrix signs tell you what is allowed. You learn which signs weigh most and which ones you often see as a rider.
- Responsible and economical ridingAs a rider you are vulnerable and easily overlooked. You learn how to stay visible, keep enough distance and ride fit and sober.
- Law for motorcyclistsWhich licence do you need, from what age, and which rules apply to alcohol, helmet, papers and insurance? Here are the key legal facts.
- Knowing and checking your motorcycleA safe ride starts with a motorcycle in good order. You learn what to check on tyres, chain, mirrors and lights, and what a load does to your bike.
The exam in brief
| Exam | Motorcycle theory exam (A) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 that count, plus 2 test questions. 2 practice questions first |
| Time | 30 minutes, or 45 with extra time |
| Pass | 41 of 50 correct |
| Question types | Multiple choice, yes/no, multiple correct answers, enter a number, drag question, single drag question and click question |
| Visuals | Images. Animations: not yet confirmed |
| Going back | Yes. You can change and flag answers while time is running |
| Language | Dutch only |
| Cost at the CBR | €50.50 in 2026 |
| Valid | 18 months after passing |
Source: CBR, checked on . Before your exam, always check cbr.nl yourself.
How you learn at TheorieZin
8 practice rounds
You see right away if your answer is right, with an explanation. Also per topic and with your mistakes separately.
2 mock exams
50 questions in 30 minutes with a timer that keeps running. Pass with 41 correct, just like the real exam.
Read aloud
Have the question, the answers and the explanation read aloud. Handy with dyslexia or when reading tires you.
Your progress, mistakes and saved questions are kept separately per course. They never mix.
Frequently asked questions
Is the motorcycle exam the same as the car exam?
No. It also has 50 questions in 30 minutes, but you need 41 correct and the exam is in Dutch only.
Can I use the car course to practise for motorcycle?
Better not. Many rules are the same, but there are also motorcycle questions on gear, position and licences A1, A2 and A.
What does the course cost?
€39.95 for 31 days of access. You pay once, VAT included.
Is my access renewed automatically?
No. After 31 days your access stops by itself. There is no subscription.
Is the official exam included in the price?
No. You book and pay for the exam yourself at the CBR. In 2026 it costs €50.50.