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Key Facts: Colombia Licencia de Conducción A1 Exam

Category A1 is strictly limited to motorcycles with engine displacement up to 125 c.c. (Resolución 1500 de 2005).

The theoretical exam has 40 questions (12 attitude items, 28 knowledge items) with 70 minutes and separate 80% passing thresholds (Res. 20253040037125).

Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026 suspended CALE entry into operation, leaving certification with registered CEAs pending regulatory review.

CEA training for Category A1 requires 36 total hours: 25 hours theoretical, 3 hours workshop/preoperational, and 8 hours practical driving (Res. 20223040009425).

Minimum age for an A1 particular-service motorcycle license is 16 years (Ley 769 de 2002 Art. 19).

Motorcycle licenses for particular service are valid for 10 years for riders under 60, 5 years for ages 60–80, and 1 year over age 80 (Ley 769 Art. 22).

New motorcycles must undergo their first Revisión Técnico-Mecánica (RTM) two years after their registration date, and annually thereafter (Ley 769 Art. 52 / Ley 2294 de 2023).

Motorcyclists must travel on public roads with front and rear lights on throughout the journey (current Ley 769 Art. 96).

Reflective vests, jackets, or sashes are mandatory when riding between 18:00 and 06:00 or whenever visibility is poor (current Ley 769 Art. 96).

Article 96 applies the regulated helmet and reflective-garment duties to a motorcycle passenger as well as the rider.

Helmet technical standards are governed by Resolución 1080 de 2019 as amended, while Resolución 20203040023385 governs correct use. Accepted standards include NTC 4533:2017, FMVSS 218, and UN R22.05 or higher.

RUNT (Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito) is the central registry for licenses, medical certificates, CEA diplomas, and RTM, not the testing provider.

Colombia's A1 motorcycle license (up to 125 cc) requires a 40-question, 70-minute theory exam with 12 attitude items and 28 knowledge items (80% pass mark in each component), plus practical tests. CALE rollout was suspended in August 2026. This English MCQ bank adapts the official curriculum.

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1When riding an A1 motorcycle in dense urban traffic, another driver abruptly cuts in front of you without signaling. What is the safest and most professional response?
A.Decelerate smoothly to re-establish a safe 3-second following distance and remain calm.
B.Accelerate alongside the vehicle while sounding your horn continuously to reprimand the driver.
C.Swerve aggressively into the opposing lane to overtake and get ahead of the vehicle.
D.Tailgate closely to prevent any other vehicles from merging into your lane.
Explanation: Defensive riding requires de-escalating conflicts and managing space cushions. Decelerating smoothly re-establishes a safe following distance and preserves reaction time, whereas retaliatory aggression dramatically increases crash risk.
2You are riding toward an urban intersection where the traffic light has been green for a prolonged duration (a stale green light). How should a defensive motorcyclist approach?
A.Accelerate to maximum speed to ensure clearing the intersection before the light turns yellow.
B.Cover the brake controls, ease off the throttle, and scan left and right, prepared to stop smoothly if the light changes.
C.Shift to neutral and coast through the intersection without hands on the control levers.
D.Fix your eyes straight ahead and maintain cruise speed since a green light guarantees cross traffic has stopped.
Explanation: A 'stale green' light may change to yellow at any moment. Covering the brake controls and easing off the throttle reduces reaction time and stopping distance, allowing a controlled stop before the line if the signal transitions.
3An A1 motorcycle rider notices a group of fellow riders speeding and weaving aggressively between moving lanes. What attitude reflects safe, defensive driving?
A.Accelerate to match their pace so the group stays together as a visible cluster.
B.Filter aggressively behind them to avoid being left behind in heavy traffic.
C.Resist peer pressure, maintain your own safe legal speed, and keep an individual space cushion.
D.Ride closely beside the leading motorcycle to share a single lane track at high speed.
Explanation: Safe motorcyclists make independent, risk-averse decisions regardless of peer group behavior. Resisting peer pressure and maintaining legal speeds preserves safety margins and avoids group-induced collisions.
4After an exhausting 10-hour work shift, an A1 rider feels noticeably drowsy before beginning a 20-kilometre commute in rain. What is the correct risk-management decision?
A.Increase riding speed to reach home as quickly as possible before fatigue deepens.
B.Turn off the motorcycle's headlight to reduce electrical drain and glare on the wet visor.
C.Rely on loud engine revving and energy drinks to maintain adequate physical alertness while riding.
D.Rest, hydrate, and take a brief break in a safe area, or use public transit rather than riding fatigued in adverse weather.
Explanation: Fatigue severely slows perception-response time, impairs peripheral vision, and degrades motor coordination. Riding a two-wheel single-track vehicle in the rain while drowsy multiplies crash risk; postponing the ride or resting is the only safe decision.
5While stopped at a red traffic light, the driver behind you begins honking loudly demanding you turn right on red where a sign explicitly prohibits it. What should you do?
A.Remain safely stopped in your lane until the signal turns green, obeying the regulatory sign.
B.Make the illegal turn immediately to avoid conflict and placate the aggressive driver.
C.Turn around and dismount your motorcycle to confront the driver in the middle of the road.
D.Enter the pedestrian crosswalk to clear the lane for the honking vehicle behind you.
Explanation: Regulatory signs must be obeyed regardless of pressure from other motorists. Remaining calmly in place until the light turns green ensures compliance with traffic law and protects pedestrians crossing on their green phase.
6When approaching an unsignalized pedestrian crosswalk where an elderly person is stepping into the roadway, what attitude demonstrates ethical road behaviour?
A.Sound the horn sharply to prompt the pedestrian to hurry across.
B.Stop smoothly well before the crosswalk and patiently wait until the pedestrian has fully crossed.
C.Swerve around the pedestrian from behind without slowing down.
D.Flash your high beams to signal that two-wheel vehicles have priority over pedestrians.
Explanation: In Colombian traffic law and road safety ethics, pedestrians have paramount vulnerability and priority at marked crosswalks. Stopping smoothly well before the crossing gives the pedestrian confidence and avoids startling them.
7What mindset best defines defensive riding for an A1 motorcyclist sharing the road with larger vehicles?
A.Assuming all other drivers see you and will always respect your right-of-way.
B.Relying on quick acceleration to escape potential conflicts rather than maintaining space.
C.Constantly anticipating potential hazards and assuming other road users may not have seen you.
D.Riding exclusively on road shoulders and sidewalks to avoid vehicular interaction.
Explanation: Due to motorcycle narrowness and smaller visual profile, drivers frequently overlook riders (the 'looked but failed to see' phenomenon). Defensive riding assumes you are invisible to others and proactive positioning is needed.
8A motorcyclist riding home late at night encounters an unlit urban street with scattered potholes. What is the safest attitude toward hazard anticipation?
A.Accelerate to skim lightly over potholes without transferring impact into the chassis.
B.Ride in the blind spot of a preceding car so its taillights illuminate the potholes for you.
C.Turn your body sideways and focus on the road directly below your front tire.
D.Reduce speed significantly, increase following distance, and look well ahead to scan surface conditions.
Explanation: At night, headlight beam range defines your sight distance. Reducing speed prevents 'overriding your headlight' and provides adequate time to spot pavement depressions, swerve smoothly around them, or roll over them safely.
9A rider experiences an intense emotional argument immediately before mounting their motorcycle. What is the most responsible attitude toward driving fitness?
A.Acknowledge that strong emotions impair judgment and reaction times, delaying the trip until calm.
B.Ride faster than usual to burn off adrenaline and refocus concentration.
C.Disregard emotional state because mechanical riding habits operate automatically.
D.Wear headphones with aggressive music inside the helmet to distract from negative thoughts.
Explanation: Anger and distress narrow cognitive focus, increase risk tolerance, and degrade hazard perception. A responsible rider recognizes emotional impairment and waits until regaining emotional composure before operating a motorcycle.
10In slow, stop-and-go traffic, an A1 motorcyclist is tempted to ride along the pedestrian sidewalk to bypass congestion. What principle must guide the rider's decision?
A.Riding on sidewalks is acceptable if speed remains below 10 km/h and hazard lights are active.
B.Sidewalks are reserved exclusively for pedestrians; riding a motorcycle on them is dangerous and illegal.
C.Sidewalk use is permitted for motorcycles under 125 cc when roadway traffic is completely stalled.
D.Sidewalks may be used if the rider continuously sounds the horn to alert pedestrians.
Explanation: Under Ley 769 de 2002 Article 96, motorcycles must operate strictly on roadways. Sidewalks are safe sanctuaries for pedestrians, especially children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities; motorized intrusion is strictly prohibited.

About the Colombia Licencia de Conducción A1 Exam

Colombia's Licencia de Conducción A1 theoretical examination tests applicants seeking to ride motorcycles with engine displacement up to 125 cubic centimetres (Resolución 1500 de 2005). Regulated under Ley 769 de 2002 as modified by Ley 2251 de 2022, the official theory test has 40 questions (12 attitude items and 28 category-specific knowledge items across safe mobility, traffic rules, signs/infrastructure, and vehicle knowledge). Passing requires at least 80% in both components across 70 minutes. Practical evaluation involves closed-course skills and public-road maneuvers. Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026 deferred CALE entry into operation pending administrative review. RUNT records results but is not the examining body. This English MCQ bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation or substitute for mandatory 36-hour CEA training.

Exam sponsor: Ministerio de Transporte (CALE / public higher-education institutions under Ley 2251 when operating; results in RUNT; license issued by organismos de tránsito). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

One 70-minute theoretical test with 12 four-point attitude items and 28 four-option knowledge questions, followed by a separate practical exam comprising closed-course skills and public-road manoeuvre tests on a motorcycle up to 125 cc. Independent CALE delivery was deferred by Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026. Official delivery-language options were not published in the sources reviewed. This English MCQ bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation, official-format attitude simulation, or substitute for practical training.

Time Limit

70 minutes

Passing Score

At least 80% in the knowledge component and at least 80% in the attitude component, assessed independently

Exam / Certification Fees

CALE base tariff 9.40 UVB when independent evaluation operates; Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026 suspended CALE operation. CEA and local issuance fees vary.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30% (12 of 40)

Attitudes

Official four-point agreement items evaluating rider risk perception, defensive mindset, and adherence to safe riding principles, adapted here into scenario-based judgment questions.

25% (10 of 40)

Movilidad Segura y Sostenible

Safe motorcycle operation, interaction with vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists), defensive riding, hazard perception, slippery surface awareness, and fatigue prevention.

15% (6 of 40)

Normas de Tránsito

Ley 769 rules for motorcycles, alcohol penalties under Ley 1696, speed caps under Ley 2251, mandatory headlight use, and passenger restrictions under Article 96.

15% (6 of 40)

Señalización Vial e Infraestructura Vial

Regulatory, warning, and informational signs, road markings, blind spot awareness around road infrastructure, and intersection priority.

15% (6 of 40)

El Vehículo (Category A1)

Category A1 vehicle mechanics up to 125 cc, combined braking and weight transfer, chain maintenance, tire pressure and wear, and helmet use and certification rules.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% in the knowledge component and at least 80% in the attitude component, assessed independently
  • Assessment: One 70-minute theoretical test with 12 four-point attitude items and 28 four-option knowledge questions, followed by a separate practical exam comprising closed-course skills and public-road manoeuvre tests on a motorcycle up to 125 cc. Independent CALE delivery was deferred by Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026. Official delivery-language options were not published in the sources reviewed. This English MCQ bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation, official-format attitude simulation, or substitute for practical training.
  • Time limit: 70 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: CALE base tariff 9.40 UVB when independent evaluation operates; Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026 suspended CALE operation. CEA and local issuance fees vary. Official sources

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Colombia Licencia de Conducción A1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus on the 125 cc displacement boundary: Category A1 covers motorcycles up to 125 cc; anything above 125 cc requires Category A2.
2Understand combined braking and weight transfer: the front tire normally gains load under braking, but the effective front/rear split varies with the motorcycle, load, surface, ABS, and braking intensity.
3Memorize speed limits from Ley 2251 de 2022 (Ley Julián Esteban): 50 km/h maximum in urban zones, 30 km/h in school and residential areas, and 90 km/h on national highways.
4Review alcohol bands under Ley 1696 de 2013: under 20 mg/100 ml is negative; Grado Cero is 20–39 mg/100 ml; penalties include license suspension, vehicle immobilization, and heavy fines.
5Remember motorcycle equipment mandates: front and rear lights throughout travel, a compliant helmet under the accepted technical standards, and reflective vest or jacket between 18:00 and 06:00 and in poor visibility.
6Understand road hazards unique to two wheels: painted road markings and metal utility covers become dangerously slick when wet; avoid harsh braking or sudden leaning over them.
7Ensure you complete the 36-hour CEA course required by Resolución 20223040009425: 25 hours theory, 3 hours workshop/preoperational inspection, and 8 hours practical driving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does the Colombia Licencia de Conducción A1 authorize?

Category A1 authorizes motorcycles (motocicletas) with an engine displacement up to 125 cubic centimetres (125 c.c.), as established by Resolución 1500 de 2005. To ride motorcycles exceeding 125 c.c., or mototriciclos, category A2 is required. An A1 license does not authorize four-wheel vehicles (B or C categories).

What is the structure and passing score of the theoretical exam?

Under Resolución 20253040037125, the theoretical exam consists of 40 items administered over 70 minutes: 12 four-point attitude-scale statements and 28 four-option knowledge questions tailored to Category A1. The applicant must achieve at least an 80% passing score on the knowledge questions (23/28) and separately at least 80% on the attitude items (10/12).

What is the status of CALE testing and when is it mandatory?

Centros de Apoyo Logístico de Evaluación (CALE) were created under Ley 2251 de 2022 to deliver independent theoretical and practical tests. Circular 0317 of 28 August 2026 deferred CALE entry into operation pending evaluation of testing tariffs and operational logistics. Applicants currently obtain their certification through authorized Centros de Enseñanza Automovilística (CEA) registered in RUNT.

What safety equipment and rules are mandatory for motorcycle riders in Colombia?

Riders and passengers must wear a compliant motorcycle helmet with the retention system secured. Resolución 1080 de 2019, as modified by Resolución 20233040005155, recognizes NTC 4533:2017, FMVSS 218, and UN Regulation No. 22.05 or higher; Resolución 20203040023385 governs use, including keeping a modular lower face cover closed and not placing a phone between head and helmet. Reflective garments are required from 18:00 to 06:00 and in poor visibility, and Article 96 requires front and rear lights throughout travel.

Is this practice bank the official Colombia A1 motorcycle test?

No. The official sources reviewed did not publish delivery-language options, and the official item bank is not public. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation based on Ley 769, Resolución 20253040037125, Resolución 20223040009425, and ANSV material. It does not simulate the official attitude scale and does not replace CEA training or either practical test.