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French Motorcycle ETM Practice Questions - French Epreuve Theorique Motocyclette (ETM) for Motorcycle Licences Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does ETM mean in the French motorcycle licence process?
Choose one answer below.
A
The car theory test for category B
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B
The motorcycle-specific theory test, often called code moto
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C
The unrestricted category A bridge course
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D
The practical road ride only
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the official French motorcycle ETM?
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A
20 questions
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B
30 questions
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C
40 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What score is required to pass the French motorcycle ETM?
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A
30 correct answers out of 40
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B
32 correct answers out of 40
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C
35 correct answers out of 40
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D
38 correct answers out of 40
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the official session fee to register for the French motorcycle ETM?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 euros
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B
20 euros
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C
30 euros
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D
60 euros
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QUESTION 5 / 25
For how long can a passed ETM normally be kept for the motorcycle licence route?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 year maximum
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B
2 years maximum
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C
5 years maximum
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D
For life with no limit
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which motorcycle licence routes normally require the ETM?
Choose one answer below.
A
A1 and A2
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B
Only category A
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C
Only category B
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D
Only category AM
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the usual minimum age for the French A1 light motorcycle licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
14
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B
16
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C
18
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D
20
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the usual minimum age for the French A2 motorcycle licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
17
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C
18
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D
21
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How is full category A normally obtained in France?
Choose one answer below.
A
By passing a separate category A theory exam
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B
By holding A2 for at least 2 years and completing a 7-hour bridge course
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C
By passing only the car ETG
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D
Automatically at age 18
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which item is mandatory for both the rider and passenger when riding a motorcycle in France?
Choose one answer below.
A
A certified helmet
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B
A reflective armband
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C
A back protector
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D
An airbag vest
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What type of gloves are required for riding a motorcycle in France?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any winter gloves
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B
CE-certified motorcycle gloves
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C
Fingerless gloves only
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D
No gloves if the ride is short
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What must a motorcyclist do with a high-visibility vest after an emergency stop if leaving the motorcycle on or near the roadway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave it under the seat
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B
Wear it before getting exposed near traffic
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C
Give it only to the passenger
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D
Use it only at night
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which clothing is listed as required for the practical motorcycle test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shorts and low trainers
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B
Long-sleeved jacket, trousers, and boots or high shoes
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C
Only a helmet and gloves
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D
Any clothing if the weather is warm
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Why should a rider prefer visible or light-colored gear, even when it is not the only legal option?
Choose one answer below.
A
It reduces tyre wear
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B
It makes the motorcycle impossible to overtake
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C
It helps other road users detect the rider earlier
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D
It replaces the need for indicators
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which motorcycle equipment must be in working order for visibility at night or when visibility is poor?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lighting and signalling equipment
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B
Only the exhaust
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C
Only the steering lock
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D
Only the passenger footrests
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Why is checking tyre condition especially important before riding a motorcycle?
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A
The tyres are the main contact with the road and strongly affect grip
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B
Tyres only affect fuel consumption
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C
Worn tyres improve braking on wet roads
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D
Tyre condition matters only on motorways
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should a rider do before changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot with a head turn
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B
Signal only after moving
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C
Rely only on engine noise
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D
Move quickly so no one can react
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the basic purpose of keeping a safety gap behind the vehicle ahead?
Choose one answer below.
A
To leave time to perceive, react, and brake
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B
To help the vehicle ahead go faster
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C
To reduce the need for a helmet
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D
To make overtaking mandatory
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the maximum speed on a French motorway in normal dry conditions for motorcycles over 50 cm3, unless signs say otherwise?
Choose one answer below.
A
90 km/h
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B
110 km/h
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C
130 km/h
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D
150 km/h
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What motorway speed limit applies in France in rain or other precipitation, unless signs impose a lower limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
130 km/h
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B
120 km/h
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C
110 km/h
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D
90 km/h
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When visibility is less than 50 metres, what maximum speed applies across the road network?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 km/h
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B
50 km/h
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C
70 km/h
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D
90 km/h
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the safest first reaction when approaching gravel, diesel, wet leaves or a painted marking in a bend?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add lean angle and accelerate sharply
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B
Reduce speed early and avoid abrupt braking or steering on the slippery area
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C
Close your eyes briefly to avoid panic
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D
Stand on the footrests and ignore the surface
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which braking habit is safest on a modern motorcycle in normal emergency braking?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake
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B
Use only the front brake abruptly
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C
Brake progressively using the front and rear brakes as appropriate
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast without braking
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where should the rider look when avoiding an obstacle?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the obstacle until impact
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B
Toward the safe path around the obstacle
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C
At the front wheel
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D
At the speedometer
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should a rider do when carrying a passenger for the first time?
Choose one answer below.
A
Explain basic behaviour and ride smoothly with extra margins
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B
Ask the passenger to lean opposite every turn
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C
Ignore suspension and tyre-pressure guidance
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D
Ride faster so the motorcycle feels stable
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