You come off at low speed and bang your helmet on the road, but feel fine. You should:

Replace the helmet, see a doctor

Free Portugal Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026

Practise in English for the IMT theory exam for categories A1, A2 and A: 200 original questions on the Código da Estrada and the motorcycle programme, from priority and overtaking to helmets, braking and road surfaces. Five 40-question mock tests with the real 36-to-pass mark. Tuned for mobile. No account needed.

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The Portugal motorcycle theory exam at a glance

Portugal's motorcycle theory exam is the IMT's computer theory test (exame de código) for categories A1, A2 and A, taken at an exam centre after enrolling at a driving school. A candidate with no licence answers 40 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes: 30 on the rules common to all vehicles and 10 on the motorcycle programme (protective gear, being seen, handling, road surfaces and the machine), and passes with at least 36 correct. A holder of a car licence (B or B1) seeking A2 or A answers only the 10 motorcycle questions in 10 minutes and needs 9 right. The test is in Portuguese; a candidate without enough Portuguese can ask the IMT for a translated test. A pass is valid for one year. Minimum ages are 16 for A1 (with a parent's consent under 18), 18 for A2, and 24 for A, or 20 after two years with A2.

Tigertest has 200 Portugal motorcycle theory practice questions with explanations, free to start with no account required.

Set by: IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes)
Questions: 40 (30 common + 10 motorcycle)
Time: 40 minutes
Pass mark: 36 of 40 (90%)
Car licence holders (A2 or A): 10 motorcycle questions, 10 minutes, 9 to pass
Language: Portuguese; a translated test (including English) on request
Theory pass valid: 1 year
Minimum age: A1 16, A2 18, A 24 (20 after 2 years of A2)
Tigertest mock tests: 5 x 40 questions, 36 to pass

Updated November 2026 by the Tigertest team. Practice questions follow Regulamento da Habilitação Legal para Conduzir (Decreto-Lei 138/2012), arts. 20, 43, 44 (as amended by Decreto-Lei 114/2026), 46 and 47 and Annex VII, the IMT's motorcycle licence page and the Código da Estrada as amended to Lei 24/2025, checked November 2026. Exam rules change, so confirm current details with IMT, cartas de condução de motociclos.

How It Works

Train by Topic

Four training sets cover signs and priority, speed, overtaking and parking, the rider with licences and accidents, and riding skills and the machine. Questions you miss come back until you have mastered them.

Full Mock Tests

Five 40-question tests, the length of the real motorcycle exam: 30 common questions and 10 on the motorcycle programme, each passed with 36 correct like the real one. No question repeats across tests, and every answer explains the rule.

Built on the Código da Estrada and the A programme

The topics follow the official theory programme in the licensing regulation (the Regulamento da Habilitação Legal para Conduzir): the rules common to every vehicle, here written from the rider's seat, and the specific programme for categories A1, A2 and A, which covers protective equipment, being seen, the motorcycle's instability, road surfaces such as tram rails, manhole covers and painted lines, and the machine itself. Rules come from the Código da Estrada as amended to 2025: helmets fastened for rider and passenger, dipped headlight on at all times, no passengers under 7, loads only in a box or trailer, no riding side by side. The real exam shows photos and drawings; here signs and situations are described in words, and no fines or penalty points are asked.

Road Signs & Markings15%

Priority & Junctions15%

Speed, Lanes & Overtaking15%

Stopping, Parking & Motorways10%

Alcohol, Fatigue & Attitude10%

Licences, Documents & Accidents10%

Protective Gear & Visibility7.5%

Braking, Cornering & Passengers7.5%

Road Surfaces & Weather5%

Controls, Checks & Faults5%

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How to Pass the IMT Motorcycle Theory Exam

1. Learn the common rules as a rider

Three quarters of the real test is the same rules a car driver learns: signs, priority to the right, roundabouts, speed limits, overtaking, parking and alcohol. Read every one with a motorcycle in mind: a car pulling out may not see you, a bus lane is open to you, and riding between queues is not.

2. Master the ten motorcycle questions

The motorcycle programme asks about protective gear, being seen, braking and cornering, slippery surfaces and basic checks such as oil, chain and the engine kill switch. If you already hold a car licence these ten questions are your whole test, and you can miss only one.

3. Ask for English when you enrol

The exam is set in Portuguese. If you need it in English, the rules let you request a translated test, so raise it with your driving school when you enrol.

4. Treat 36 as the floor

Four mistakes is all the real exam allows, so aim for 38 or more in every mock test. Tigertest tracks your accuracy by topic, so drill the questions you missed, retrain the weakest set, then take all five tests before your exam day.

Portugal Motorcycle Theory Test Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IMT theory exam for a motorcycle licence?

It is the written part of the Portuguese motorcycle licence exam, the same computer test at an exam centre that car learners take, set for categories A1, A2 and A. If you have no licence it has 40 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes: 30 on the rules common to all vehicles and 10 on the motorcycle programme (protective gear, visibility, handling, road surfaces and the machine). You pass with at least 36 correct. If you already hold a category B or B1 licence and want A2 or A, you sit only the 10 motorcycle questions in 10 minutes and need 9 right. A pass is valid for one year.

Can I take the Portuguese motorcycle theory test in English?

The test is set in Portuguese, but the licensing rules let a candidate who does not speak enough Portuguese ask the IMT for a translated theory test. Since Decree-Law 114/2026 (in force July 2026) this is open to every licence category. Ask your driving school about it when you enrol, as the school registers you for the exam.

Which motorcycle category should I go for?

A1 covers motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW and is open from 16 (with a parent's written consent under 18). A2 covers motorcycles up to 35 kW and is open from 18. A covers any motorcycle and is open from 24, or from 20 after two years with A2. The IMT also treats a valid car licence (B) held by someone aged 25 or over as enough for a motorcycle up to 125 cc and 11 kW, with no motorcycle test.

How is the Tigertest practice organised?

There are 200 original questions in ten topics. Every mock test has 40 questions like the real one: 30 on the common rules, written from the rider's seat, and 10 on the motorcycle programme, with the 36-of-40 pass mark (90%). Four training sets teach the rules with instant feedback, and missed questions come back until you get them right. No question repeats across the five tests.

Are these the real IMT questions?

No. Every question is original, written by Tigertest in English from the Código da Estrada, the licensing regulation and its motorcycle programme, so it tests the same knowledge without copying any official question. The real questions often show a photo or drawing; here signs and situations are described in words, and no fines or penalty points are asked. Tigertest is free practice, not affiliated with the IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes) or any exam centre or driving school, and it does not book or replace your exam.

Portugal motorcycle theory sample questions and answers

6 of the 200 practice questions, one from each topic, with the answer explained.

1. Riding at night, which helps oncoming drivers judge you best?
- A.Riding with no lights in town
- B.Clean lights and lenses
- C.Fog light on at all times
- D.A dark tinted visor
Answer: B. Dirty lenses cut light output. Keep headlights, indicators and the rear light clean, and use fog lights only when visibility calls for it.
2. A heavy crosswind gust hits you on a bridge. To stay in control you should:
- A.Grip the tank with your hands
- B.Brake hard in the middle
- C.Stand up on the footrests
- D.Stay relaxed, lean in
Answer: D. A relaxed body lets the bike correct itself. Lean slightly into a steady wind and leave room in your lane for gusts.
3. You come off at low speed and bang your helmet on the road, but feel fine. You should:
- A.Replace the helmet, see a doctor
- B.Keep the helmet and ride on
- C.Ride home and sleep it off
- D.Only check the bike
Answer: A. A head knock can cause problems that appear later, so get checked. A helmet that took a hit may be damaged inside and should be replaced.
4. Your horn does not work during a pre-ride check. You should:
- A.Ride on
- B.Use the headlight instead
- C.Get it fixed first
- D.Ride carefully without it
Answer: C. The horn is required equipment for warning others in danger. Get it fixed before taking the bike on the road.
5. At a junction, a car on your right has to give way to you by a STOP sign but rolls forward. You:
- A.Sound the horn and carry on
- B.Speed up to pass it
- C.Slow down, ready to stop
- D.Swerve towards the centre
Answer: C. Your priority means nothing if the driver does not see you. Be ready to stop rather than ride into a conflict.
6. Riding along a town street, may you briefly stop your motorcycle on a cycle track to answer your phone?
- A.No, it is banned
- B.Yes, for under a minute
- C.Yes, with hazards on
- D.Yes, if no cyclists come
Answer: A. Stopping and parking are prohibited on cycle tracks, pavements and other places meant for pedestrians or cyclists.

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