Burkina Faso Permis Moto (A1/A) exam-day guide
Burkina Faso Permis Moto (A1/A) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original national identity card (carte nationale d'identité)
Bring the original, not a photocopy. Confirm with the provider which identity documents are accepted for the practical test and whether a valid passport is also accepted.
Valid learner's permit / provisional licence
The permit issued after the theory test must still be valid on the test day. If it has expired or is close to expiry, confirm with the provider before the test date whether renewal is required first.
Driving school registration and training record
Bring the enrolment document and your training booklet if your school issues one. Confirm with the provider or your school exactly which training documents the examiner expects to see.
Proof of test appointment and fee payment
Carry the appointment confirmation and any receipt showing the practical test fee has been paid. Confirm with the provider how payment is verified on the day.
Medical certificate if required for your file
Some categories require a medical certificate in the file. Confirm with the provider whether this applies to your category and whether the original must be presented at the test centre.
Correctly sized and approved helmet
The helmet must fit properly and be fastened before you mount the motorcycle. Confirm with the provider whether the test centre supplies a helmet or whether you must bring your own.
Closed shoes, long trousers and gloves
Dress for riding, not for comfort: closed-toe shoes, long trousers and gloves. Confirm with the provider whether gloves are mandatory at your centre.
Arrive early at the test centre
Plan to arrive well before your scheduled time to allow for document checks and waiting. Confirm with the provider the exact reporting time and the address of the test site.
Know the vehicle you will ride
Find out in advance whether you test on your school's motorcycle or your own, and its category and controls. Confirm with the provider which vehicle is authorised for the test.
Rest and stay sober
No alcohol or impairing substances before the test; get a normal night's sleep. Any suspicion of impairment can end the test regardless of skill level.
Check the weather and plan transport home
Bring rain gear if needed and arrange how you will get home, since you may not be allowed to ride back unaccompanied depending on the outcome. Confirm with the provider what is permitted after the test.
Emergency contact and phone number of your school
Keep your instructor's number handy in case of a delay, missing document or vehicle problem on the day.
Plan the day
Re-read the test format and the manoeuvres you will be asked to perform, and do one or two short practice sessions focused on your weakest exercises rather than on everything. Check that your learner's permit is still valid and that all documents in your file are originals. Confirm with the provider the reporting time, the test site address and which vehicle you will use. Prepare your riding gear and helmet and check the helmet strap and visor.
Do a light review only: the order of the manoeuvres, the safety checks you must perform before moving off, and how you will signal and observe. Avoid a long, tiring practice session the day before. Lay out your documents, helmet and clothing in one place. Confirm with the provider whether the test goes ahead in bad weather or is postponed. Eat normally, avoid alcohol entirely, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Re-check that you have every document on the checklist, then travel to the site with enough margin for traffic or transport delays. On arrival, complete the document check, listen carefully to the examiner's instructions, and ask for clarification if an instruction is unclear. Warm up mentally by visualising the course rather than by riding around unnecessarily. Use the toilet before your turn and keep your phone silenced and stored.
Fasten your helmet and check it is secure before mounting. Perform the pre-ride safety checks the examiner asks for, start smoothly, and ride at a pace that lets you think. Make your observations obvious: look before pulling away, before changing direction and before stopping. If you make a mistake, keep riding safely instead of trying to correct it hastily. Follow the examiner's instructions exactly and stop where and when told. At the end, switch off the engine, dismount safely and wait for the examiner's feedback.
Rules to check
Bring original identity documents; photocopies or expired documents are generally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which documents are required and in what form.
The learner's permit must be valid on the test day. If it is expired, the test may not go ahead; confirm with the provider what to do in that case.
Wear an approved, correctly fastened helmet and appropriate clothing at all times while on the motorcycle, including during practice manoeuvres on site.
Do not ride under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that impairs alertness. Refusing a check or showing signs of impairment can end the test.
Follow the examiner's instructions and the test centre's safety rules; ride only on the marked course or route and only when told to start.
Keep your phone off or silenced and out of reach during the test. Confirm with the provider whether any recording device is permitted.
If you need a break, feel unwell or have a mechanical problem, tell the examiner immediately instead of continuing. Confirm with the provider how such interruptions affect the test.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the national licensing authority; ask your school to explain how faults are counted and what causes immediate failure. Do not rely on rumour, and confirm with the provider any detail you are unsure of.