Denmark Motorcycle Theory A2 study plan
Denmark Motorcycle Theory A2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic rules and road signs
Map every Danish road-sign family (warning, prohibition, mandatory, information, priority) and write a one-line meaning plus required rider action for each sign you meet in the official sign list
Explain right-of-way at unmarked junctions, T-junctions and roundabouts in your own words, including where the obligation to give way sits for a rider turning across oncoming traffic
Describe the meaning of the main road markings (edge lines, centre lines, hatched areas, stop lines, cycle lanes) and state where a motorcycle may legally position itself
Recite the default speed limits inside and outside built-up areas and the situations where a lower limit or walking pace applies
List the traffic-light and police-signal sequences, including what to do at a flashing yellow and when a turning arrow gives protected right of way
Your checkpoint
A self-made sign and marking glossary of at least 60 entries, each with sign name, meaning and the rider action it demands, scored at 90% or better on a random self-quiz
Vehicle control and braking & Speed, following distance and stopping distance
Demonstrate in a written worked example how total stopping distance splits into reaction distance and braking distance, and compute both for 30, 50, 80 and 100 km/h using the standard Danish theory formulas
Explain how brake force distribution between front and rear changes under hard braking and why the front brake carries most of the stopping power on a motorcycle
Describe emergency braking technique on a straight, dry surface: progressive front-brake build-up, rear-brake support, body position and the point at which the front wheel locks
Explain what changes when the surface is wet, gravelly or painted, and name the grip-reducing conditions you must anticipate
State the Danish following-distance rules and the two-second-plus rule as it applies to a motorcycle, and justify why the gap should grow in rain or behind large vehicles
Your checkpoint
A one-page stopping-distance table for four speeds with reaction, braking and total distance columns, plus a written 150-word explanation of front-brake dominance that you can restate from memory
Traffic rules and road signs & Hazard perception and defensive riding
Identify the ten most common collision configurations involving motorcycles (junction turn-across, oncoming left turn, rear-end, filtering, roundabout entry, overtaking) and state the rider's counter-action for each
Explain the concept of the visual search pattern on a motorcycle: near, mid and far scanning, mirror checks and shoulder checks before changing position
Describe how to read another driver's vehicle cues (wheel angle, gap in traffic, hesitation, indicator timing) to predict an imminent turn-across
Explain the risks of riding in a vehicle's blind spot and the correct position to be visible in mirrors
List the situations where you must reduce speed pre-emptively even below the posted limit and justify each with a specific hazard
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 20 real situations you observed as a road user, each with location type, hazard, your prediction and the correct rider response, reviewed against the domain-3 rules
Vehicle control and braking & Motorcycle construction, maintenance and technical condition
Explain the function of the primary braking, steering, suspension and tyre components and how a defect in each shows up in handling
Describe the daily and weekly pre-ride checks (tyres and pressures, brake fluid and pad wear, chain tension and lubrication, lights, horn, mirrors, leaks) and the tolerance for each
Explain how worn tyres, low pressure and a loose or over-tight chain change braking and cornering behaviour
State the legal minimum tread depth and the condition rules for tyres and brakes on a Danish-registered motorcycle
Describe how load and a pillion passenger change tyre pressure, suspension setting and braking distance
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-ride checklist card plus a written fault-to-symptom table covering at least 10 components, each with the symptom, the cause and the action to take
Hazard perception and defensive riding & Rider equipment and protective clothing
Explain the protective function of each item of riding gear: helmet, jacket with armour, gloves, trousers, boots, and the trade-off between protection and heat fatigue
State the rules on helmet use in Denmark, including the approval marking and the pillion requirement
Describe how visibility aids (high-visibility clothing, reflective material, daytime headlight, position in lane) affect detection by other road users
Explain the effect of cold, rain and heat on rider attention and reaction time, and the counter-measures for each
Describe group-riding discipline: staggered formation, spacing, overtaking within the group and communication signals
Your checkpoint
A gear and visibility plan listing every item you will wear in dry, wet and cold conditions, with the reason for each choice and the helmet approval marking you will check
Alcohol, drugs, medication and fatigue & Attitudes, risk awareness and behaviour in traffic
State the Danish blood-alcohol limits for a motorcycle rider and the difference between the administrative limit and the limit for aggravated drink-driving
Explain how alcohol, cannabis, prescription sedatives and stimulants each degrade perception, reaction time and risk-taking, and why mixing them multiplies the effect
Describe the signs of fatigue on a ride, the point at which you must stop, and why coffee and fresh air are not substitutes for sleep
Explain the rules on medication and driving, including the duty to check the package warning and to ask a doctor or pharmacist
Articulate three personal risk triggers (for example riding fast to keep up, riding tired, riding after a conflict) and a concrete decision rule for each
Your checkpoint
A personal risk-and-fitness contract: three trigger situations, the decision rule you will apply, and a written summary of the alcohol and medication rules tested by a 10-question self-quiz at 90%
Accident handling, first aid and emergency procedures & Vehicle documents, insurance and liability
Describe the correct first actions at a motorcycle accident scene: securing the scene, warning traffic, calling 112, and not removing a rider's helmet unless breathing is obstructed
Explain how to assess responsiveness and breathing and how to start compression-only CPR and place an unconscious breathing casualty in the recovery position
Describe how to control severe bleeding and how to treat a suspected spinal injury while waiting for the emergency services
Explain what documents and cover a Danish motorcycle must have (registration, insurance, helmet and licence requirements) and what happens if you ride uninsured
Explain the rider's liability position after a collision, including the duty to stop, exchange details and report to the police
Your checkpoint
A written accident-response script of 200 words covering scene safety, alerting, first aid sequence and the legal duties afterwards, rehearsed aloud once and checked against the domain-8 rules
Traffic rules and road signs & Vehicle control and braking & Hazard perception and defensive riding & Speed, following distance and stopping distance
Complete a full timed mock theory test under exam conditions and score each domain separately to find the weakest two
Re-study only the two weakest domains and re-test them until both reach 90%
Recite from memory the stopping-distance table, the speed limits and the priority rules without notes
Review every item in your own hazard log and sign glossary and correct any entry that no longer matches the rules
Simulate the practical ride briefing: describe your pre-ride check, gear choice and route risk plan out loud in under five minutes
Your checkpoint
Two full mock tests taken a day apart, both passed at 90% or better overall with no domain below 80%, plus a one-page correction list of every missed question with the correct rule
Milestones
Week 2: Score 85% or better on a 40-question set drawn only from domains 1, 2 and 7, and reproduce the stopping-distance table from memory
Week 4: Score 85% or better on a 40-question set drawn only from domains 2 and 5, and complete the pre-ride checklist card without reference
Week 6: Score 85% or better on a 30-question set drawn only from domains 6 and 10, and state the alcohol limits and medication duty without notes
Week 8: Pass two full mock tests at 90% or better overall with no single domain below 80%, and deliver the five-minute ride briefing from memory