CBR Motorcycle Theory A exam-day guide
CBR Motorcycle Theory A · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (original)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy or a photo on your phone. The exact ID types accepted (passport, national ID card, driving licence) are set by the test provider, so confirm with the provider which documents they accept and whether a copy is allowed.
Appointment confirmation and reference number
Have the booking confirmation (printed or on your phone) with the time, location and your candidate/reference number ready to show at reception.
Correct licence category entitlement
Check that your application is for the right category (for example A1, A2 or A) and that any prerequisite licence or age requirement is already met. Rules differ by country and by category, so confirm with the provider or your licensing authority.
Theory test pass evidence
In many systems you must pass the theory test before the practical test, and the pass may be valid only for a limited period. Confirm with the provider what proof is required and how long your pass remains valid.
Your own motorcycle and gear
Bring the motorcycle you will ride, with valid registration, insurance and roadworthiness, plus your own helmet, gloves, jacket, trousers and boots. The provider may supply a bike or helmet in some cases; confirm with the provider.
Motorcycle documents
Registration certificate, insurance certificate and, where required, proof of road tax or inspection. Confirm with the provider which documents must be originals and which may be copies.
Glasses or contact lenses if you need them
If your licence or eyesight test requires corrective lenses, bring them and wear them. Confirm with the provider whether an eyesight check is part of the test and what standard applies.
Arrive early and know the route to the test centre
Plan the journey and arrive with enough time to park, register and get ready. The exact arrival margin is provider-specific; confirm with the provider how early to arrive and what happens if you are late.
Phone off and stowed
Switch your phone off or to silent and put it away before entering the test area. Do not use it during the test.
Read the test-day information pack
Check the provider's information on what the practical test includes, how long it lasts and what is assessed, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's test-day instructions and confirm the appointment time, address, parking and arrival margin. Check your ID, licence entitlement, theory pass evidence and motorcycle documents are all in order. If anything is unclear, contact the provider now rather than on the day. Do a final check of the motorcycle: tyres, brakes, lights, horn, chain or belt, mirrors and fluid levels. Ride a little if you can, including slow-speed control and emergency braking practice.
Pack everything in one place: ID, appointment confirmation, documents, riding gear and any required glasses. Check the weather forecast and plan clothing for it. Avoid heavy exercise, alcohol and late nights; sleep is the cheapest performance boost available. Eat normally and drink water. Re-read the key safety checks you will be expected to perform, such as pre-ride checks and observation routines, and rehearse them aloud once.
Eat a proper meal and hydrate. Leave earlier than you think you need to, allowing for traffic and parking. Wear your riding gear to travel to the centre. On arrival, switch off your phone, register at reception, present your documents and follow the examiner's instructions. Use the waiting time to breathe steadily and visualise your routine rather than to cram new material.
Listen carefully to each instruction and ask for clarification if you genuinely did not hear or understand it. Ride to the standard you have practised: mirror and shoulder checks, correct positioning, clear signals, safe speed and good following distance. Perform the required manoeuvres deliberately and at a controlled pace. If you make a mistake, keep riding safely and do not let it affect the rest of the test. Treat the examiner as a passenger you must keep safe, and obey all traffic law throughout.
Rules to check
Follow the examiner's instructions at all times. If an instruction is unclear, ask the examiner to repeat it; do not guess.
Bring the ID and documents the provider requires. If they are missing or invalid, the test may not go ahead; confirm with the provider in advance what is accepted.
Wear the protective clothing and helmet required by the provider, and wear any corrective lenses your licence or eyesight requirement demands.
Phones must be switched off or silent and out of use during the test. Recording devices are generally not permitted; confirm with the provider.
The test is scored against a set of assessment criteria, and serious or dangerous faults can cause a fail even if the rest of the ride is good. Ask the provider for the published criteria and fault categories.
Breaks and rest periods during the test are at the examiner's discretion. If you feel unwell, tell the examiner immediately rather than continuing.
If you arrive late, the test may be shortened or cancelled. The exact policy is provider-specific; confirm with the provider.
Do not attempt to influence the examiner or bring unauthorised materials into the test. Any misconduct can lead to the test being stopped and your result being voided.