What is the UAE motorcycle theory test?
The motorcycle theory test is the RTA Knowledge Test that learner riders in Dubai must pass before practical training and the road test. It covers the road rules every driver must know plus riding skills from the RTA Motorcycle Handbook: road position, being seen, grip, hazards, passengers, loads and night riding.
The exam format
| Questions | 40 (RTA Knowledge Test) |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | At least 30 correct |
| Before the test | 8 hours of theory lectures for motorcycles |
| Fee in Dubai | AED 200 plus AED 20 knowledge and innovation fee |
| Abu Dhabi booking | AED 100 for a motorcycle test through TAMM |
The 40-question format is stated on the RTA Knowledge Test service page. RTA does not publish a time limit. Abu Dhabi does not publish its question count on TAMM, so check with your driving institute there.
What the exam covers
- Rider fitness: alcohol, medicines, tiredness and heat; pre-ride checks
- Protective gear and being seen: bright and reflective clothing, headlight use, helmets
- Road position: the left-hand wheel track, the 3-second gap, lane use
- Signs and right of way at junctions, roundabouts and school buses
- Hazards and blind spots, especially at intersections and around trucks
- Braking, cornering and grip on slippery, sandy and bumpy roads
- Delivery riding, pillion passengers and loads, including the 2025 Dubai lane rules
- Riding at night and in rain, fog, sand and heat
- Fines, black points and licensing
Free official resources, and what we add
The RTA Motorcycle Handbook is free on rta.ae and includes short "Check Your Understanding" questions. Riders must also know the road rules in the Light Motor Vehicle Handbook. Our 103 questions are original, cover both handbooks plus the 2025 delivery-bike rules, and explain every answer with its source.
Fines in our questions come from the federal violations schedule (Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017) and the RTA delivery-bike announcement of October 2025. Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 took effect on 29 March 2025, so check current amounts with the police.
How to prepare
- Read the Motorcycle Handbook and the road rules section of the Light Motor Vehicle Handbook.
- Learn the riding-specific rules: lane position, the 3-second gap, being seen and grip.
- If you ride for a delivery company, learn the Dubai lane restrictions by road size.
- Practise by topic, then take timed 40-question mocks.
- Review every explanation, especially for hazards at junctions.
Practice questions with answers
Tap a question to see the correct answer and explanation.
You have a cold and want to take medicine before a long ride. What should you do?
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it causes drowsiness
- Take it and ride quickly to rest sooner
- Take double the dose so it works faster before you set off
- Ride first and take the medicine when you arrive
Answer: A, Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it causes drowsiness. Any drug can affect your riding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the medicine will make you sleepy before riding. Source: RTA Motorcycle Handbook, Part 2 (Other Drugs or Medical Conditions; Check Your Understanding).
At night, what does the RTA handbook say is more noticeable to drivers behind you than a tail light?
- A dark jacket
- A reflective vest
- A loud exhaust
- A helmet without a visor
Answer: B, A reflective vest. Reflective tape on clothing or the bike works well at night, and a reflective vest is more noticeable to drivers behind you than a tail light. Source: RTA Motorcycle Handbook, Part 6 (Be Seen To Be Safe).
In traffic, why should you avoid riding at the extreme edges of your lane?
- Because the edges are always wet
- So cars do not try to share your lane
- To stay out of speed camera range
- Because edge riding is only for police bikes
Answer: B, So cars do not try to share your lane. To prevent other drivers sharing your lane, do not ride at the extreme edges. In traffic you need a full lane to yourself to move safely if a problem comes up. Source: RTA Motorcycle Handbook, Part 7 (Keeping a Safe Space; Check Your Understanding).