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France A1 Code Moto Practice Questions - France Category A1 Light Motorcycle Licence - ETM Motorcycle Theory Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
For a first-time A1 motorcycle candidate in France, which theory exam is normally required before the practical motorcycle tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
The ETG car theory exam only
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B
The ETM motorcycle theory exam
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C
A private school quiz with no state result
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D
No theory exam if the motorcycle is under 125 cm3
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the minimum age to obtain a French category A1 light motorcycle licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
16 years old
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C
18 years old
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D
21 years old
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which vehicle best matches the core category A1 motorcycle entitlement?
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle up to 125 cm3 and 11 kW, within the power-to-weight limit
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B
Any motorcycle up to 35 kW
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C
Any two-wheeler with no engine-size limit if it is automatic
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D
A heavy motorcycle after two years of riding
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How many questions are on the official ETM theory exam?
Choose one answer below.
A
20
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B
30
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C
40
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D
60
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What ETM result is required to pass?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 30 correct answers out of 40
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B
At least 32 correct answers out of 40
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C
At least 35 correct answers out of 40
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D
All 40 answers must be correct
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the standard official fee paid to an approved theory-test operator for one ETM sitting?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 euros
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B
30 euros
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C
75 euros
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D
The theory exam is always free
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QUESTION 7 / 25
After passing the ETM, how long is the result normally valid for taking the motorcycle practical tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
6 months
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B
1 year
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C
5 years
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D
For life
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which number identifies a candidate in the French driving-licence exam system?
Choose one answer below.
A
The VIN of the motorcycle
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B
The NEPH number
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C
The insurance policy number
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D
The postal code of the driving school
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QUESTION 9 / 25
For a young candidate born in 1988 or later seeking a first driving licence, which road-safety school certificate is commonly required?
Choose one answer below.
A
ASSR 2 or ASR
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B
A boating licence
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C
A commercial vehicle tachograph card
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D
A foreign parking permit
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which candidate is in the category most likely to need proof of participation in the JDC for a French licence application?
Choose one answer below.
A
A 15-year-old applying for AM only
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B
A 17-to-25-year-old French citizen
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C
Any tourist renting a motorcycle for one day
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D
Only riders over 70
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QUESTION 11 / 25
For category A1, which training split best reflects the minimum practical instruction before the practical tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
2 hours total, all online
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B
7 hours total, only on road
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C
20 hours total, including off-road and on-road riding
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D
No training hours are ever required
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which two practical-test environments should an A1 candidate expect after the ETM?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a classroom oral test
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B
Only a motorway test
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C
An off-road handling test and an on-road traffic test
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D
A written essay and a night-only ride
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which equipment item is legally mandatory for a motorcycle rider in France?
Choose one answer below.
A
A certified motorcycle helmet
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B
A back protector for every short trip
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C
An airbag vest for every learner
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D
A reflective jacket worn permanently while riding
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which gloves should an A1 rider use to meet the French motorcycle glove rule?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any thin fabric gloves
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B
CE-certified motorcycle gloves
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C
Ski mittens with no certification
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D
Bare hands if the weather is warm
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the main purpose of the yellow high-visibility vest that a motorcyclist must have available?
Choose one answer below.
A
To replace the helmet at night
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B
To be worn after stopping in an emergency or breakdown situation
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C
To prove the motorcycle has insurance
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D
To allow riding faster in congestion
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should an A1 rider do before moving off from a parked position?
Choose one answer below.
A
Look only in the left mirror
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B
Signal, check mirrors, check the blind spot, and merge only when safe
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C
Move first, then signal once in the lane
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D
Rely on the engine sound to warn everyone
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When approaching a stop sign, what must a motorcyclist do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow only if another vehicle is visible
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B
Come to a complete stop, then give way as required
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C
Treat it as a yield sign on a small motorcycle
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D
Stop only with the front wheel past the line
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QUESTION 18 / 25
At a yield sign, what is the rider's duty?
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stop even when the road is clear
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B
Give way to traffic on the priority road and stop only if necessary
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C
Accelerate because motorcycles clear intersections faster
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D
Yield only to buses
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which sign shape and color normally warns of a danger in France?
Choose one answer below.
A
A red-bordered triangle
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B
A blue circle
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C
A green rectangle
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D
A brown tourist panel
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing right means what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right turn prohibited
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B
Dangerous bend to the right
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C
You must go in the indicated direction
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D
Parking is allowed on the right only
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Why should an A1 rider keep dipped headlights on when required and make the motorcycle visually obvious?
Choose one answer below.
A
Because motorcycles can be difficult for drivers to detect and judge
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B
Because it gives the rider priority at junctions
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C
Because it allows shorter following distances
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D
Because it replaces signaling
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QUESTION 22 / 25
On a wet road, which surface should a motorcyclist treat with extra caution?
Choose one answer below.
A
Fresh white lane markings
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B
A clean dry asphalt lane center
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C
A wide, dry lay-by
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D
A textured anti-skid surface
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which braking habit is safest for normal stopping on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid any front-wheel grip
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B
Use both brakes progressively while keeping the motorcycle stable
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C
Grab the front brake suddenly at full force
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D
Turn off the engine and coast
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Before carrying a passenger on an A1 motorcycle, what must the rider check?
Choose one answer below.
A
That the motorcycle is equipped and approved for a passenger
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B
That the passenger can hold the rider's helmet strap
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C
That the rider removes mirrors to make room
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D
That passenger equipment is optional
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the safest way to carry luggage on a light motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Secure it firmly, keep it balanced, and stay within the motorcycle's limits
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B
Hang bags from the handlebars
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C
Let a passenger hold loose objects in one hand
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D
Tie items where they can touch the chain or rear wheel
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