Saudi Motorcycle Theory study plan
Saudi Motorcycle Theory · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Classify every Saudi road sign category (warning, regulatory, prohibitory, mandatory, guide) and state the required rider action for each category without notes
Distinguish between solid, broken, double and coloured lane markings and describe the overtaking or lane-change rule each one imposes
Interpret traffic light phases including flashing amber, flashing red and lane-specific signals, and state the correct rider response to each
Sketch from memory the ten sign shapes and colours most likely to appear on the theory test and label their meaning
Your checkpoint
A one-page handwritten sign-and-marking cheat sheet, plus a 30-question self-test on Domain 1 scored at 80% or higher
Traffic signs, signals and road markings & Right-of-way rules, intersections and roundabouts
Apply the priority sequence at uncontrolled intersections (signs, markings, then the right-hand rule) to at least ten written scenarios
Describe the correct entry, lane position, exit signalling and priority rules for a multi-lane roundabout, including who yields to whom
Explain when a rider may legally turn right on red or proceed on a flashing signal, and when they must stop
Identify the right-of-way errors in five short written incident descriptions and state the rule that was broken
Your checkpoint
A written walkthrough of five intersection and roundabout scenarios, each with the correct rider action and the governing rule cited
Motorcycle-specific riding technique and vehicle control
Demonstrate and narrate the full pre-ride inspection sequence (tyres, brakes, chain or belt, lights, controls, fluids) in under three minutes
Execute low-speed control drills: figure-eight, slow straight line and controlled emergency stop, and record the stall or foot-down count for each attempt
Explain countersteering, target fixation and lean-angle limits, and describe how each affects a rider's line through a curve
Practise braking on a wet or loose surface and describe how front and rear brake use changes compared with dry tarmac
Your checkpoint
A logged practice session recording at least 20 low-speed manoeuvres and 10 emergency stops, with the error count for each drill
Motorcycle-specific riding technique and vehicle control & Hazard perception and defensive riding
Scan for hazards using the see-think-do routine on at least three ridden or simulated routes, calling out hazards aloud as they appear
Identify the five most common motorcycle crash configurations (junction incursion, oncoming left turn, rear-end, lane-change sideswipe, loss of control in a curve) and state one countermeasure for each
Describe how to manage blind spots, following position and escape routes when riding in traffic and when filtering is not permitted
Explain how weather, sand, oil patches, tram rails and roadworks change grip and stopping distance, and adjust riding position accordingly
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 15 real or video-observed situations, each with the hazard identified, the risk rated, and the action the rider should take
Speed limits, safe following distance and stopping & Hazard perception and defensive riding
State the default urban and rural speed limits and describe how posted limits override them
Calculate the two-second rule at 40, 60 and 80 km/h and convert each into a minimum following gap in metres
Compute total stopping distance at three speeds using thinking distance plus braking distance, and explain how wet roads change the result
Describe how speed affects cornering, sight distance and crash severity, and identify when a rider must slow below the posted limit
Your checkpoint
A completed stopping-distance and following-gap table for five speeds on dry and wet roads, with a written explanation of each figure
Rider safety equipment, protective clothing and visibility & Traffic laws, penalties and licensing obligations
List the mandatory and recommended protective equipment for Saudi riders, including helmet standards, and explain the injury each item is designed to prevent
Describe visibility measures: high-visibility clothing, reflective materials, headlight use and the risks of riding in another vehicle's blind spot
Summarise the licensing categories, permit and licence renewal requirements, and the documents a rider must carry
State the penalties for the main motorcycle offences (no helmet, no licence, uninsured riding, reckless riding) and explain how penalty points or disqualification can accumulate
Your checkpoint
A two-column reference sheet pairing each safety item or legal obligation with its purpose or penalty, checked against official Saudi traffic regulations
Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and fitness to ride & First aid, emergencies and breakdown procedures
Explain how alcohol and drugs impair reaction time, balance and judgement, and state the legal position and consequences for riding under the influence in Saudi Arabia
Recognise the signs of fatigue and describe a fatigue-management plan for long rides, including rest intervals and when to stop riding
Demonstrate the DRABC primary assessment and the recovery position on a simulated casualty, and describe when not to move an injured rider
Describe the correct actions at a breakdown or crash scene: securing the area, warning traffic, calling emergency services and giving an accurate location
Your checkpoint
A written emergency action card covering a solo crash, a casualty with a suspected spinal injury, and a night-time breakdown, plus a practical demonstration of DRABC and the recovery position
Traffic signs, signals and road markings & Right-of-way rules, intersections and roundabouts & Motorcycle-specific riding technique and vehicle control & Hazard perception and defensive riding & Speed limits, safe following distance and stopping & Rider safety equipment, protective clothing and visibility & Traffic laws, penalties and licensing obligations & Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and fitness to ride & First aid, emergencies and breakdown procedures
Complete three full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and record the score and the domain of every missed question
Re-study only the two weakest domains identified by the mock results and re-test those domains until the score reaches 90%
Recite the priority rules for intersections and roundabouts, the following-distance rules and the emergency sequence without notes
Review all flagged or uncertain items from weeks 1 to 7 and resolve each one against an authoritative source
Your checkpoint
Three completed mock tests with a score log, a list of weak domains, and evidence that each weak domain has been re-tested at 90% or above
Milestones
Week 2: Score 80% or higher on a 40-question mixed test covering Domains 1 and 2, and correctly explain the priority rule in five out of five roundabout and intersection scenarios
Week 4: Complete the low-speed control and emergency-stop log with no more than two errors per drill, and submit a hazard log of 15 rated situations
Week 6: Score 85% or higher on a 50-question test covering Domains 3 to 7, and produce the completed equipment and legal reference sheet
Week 8: Pass three consecutive full-length mock tests with 90% or higher and no domain below 80%