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1What does a circular road sign with a red border displaying the silhouette of a motorcycle signify?

A.No entry for motorcycles with or without a sidecar

B.Compulsory lane for motorcycles and mopeds only

C.Motorcycle parking zone ahead on the right

D.Motorcycles are exempt from paying tunnel tolls

Explanation: This prohibitory sign means that motorcycles, including motorcycles with sidecars, may not enter the road.

2What does a circular sign with a red border showing both a private car and a motorcycle signify?

A.No entry for motor vehicles

B.Overtaking is permitted only between cars and motorcycles

C.Shared parking lot for cars and motorcycles

D.Dual carriageway with segregated lanes for cars and motorcycles

Explanation: This prohibitory sign means that motor vehicles may not enter. A rider must also read any supplementary plate that limits the restriction or states an exception.

3What specific hazard does a triangular loose-stones warning sign pose to a motorcyclist?

A.Sudden loss of tire traction causing low-side falls, along with high-velocity flying stones thrown by other vehicles

B.Immediate puncture of tubeless motorcycle tires within 10 meters

C.Failure of the motorcycle's electronic fuel injection system

D.Overheating of the motorcycle's rear brake disc

Explanation: Loose gravel or stone chippings (Lausamöl) dramatically reduce the tire friction coefficient for two-wheeled vehicles. Leaning or hard braking on loose gravel causes front-wheel tuck or rear slide (low-side fall), while stones flung by car tires can shatter visors or cause severe rider injury.

4How should a motorcyclist react when approaching a single-lane bridge sign (Einbreið brú) in rural Iceland?

A.Slow down, assess approaching traffic, and enter only when the bridge can be crossed without conflict

B.Accelerate quickly to cross the bridge first because a motorcycle takes up less space

C.Squeeze past oncoming cars onto the wooden bridge walkway or curb

D.Stop in the middle of the bridge deck to take photographs if no cars are visible

Explanation: A single-lane bridge cannot safely accommodate opposing vehicles at once. The warning sign itself does not award priority based on vehicle size or distance, so approach slowly, communicate through clear positioning, and wait when necessary until the bridge is clear.

5Why is the sign 'Blindhæð' (blind summit/crest) particularly dangerous for motorcyclists in Iceland?

A.Oncoming vehicles may cross over the centre line into your path, and you cannot see road debris, sheep, or stopped cars beyond the crest

B.Atmospheric pressure drops drastically at the crest, causing motorcycle carburetors to stall

C.Motorcycle headlamps automatically turn off when tilting upwards

D.Radio communication signals with emergency services are completely blocked

Explanation: Over a blind hill crest ('Blindhæð'), forward visibility is zero. Drivers of wide vehicles frequently stray over the narrow centre line. Motorcyclists must reduce speed, move to the right-hand wheel track, and never attempt to overtake.

6What does a triangular warning sign with a windsock symbol (Hliðarvindur) indicate for a motorcyclist in Iceland?

A.Sudden, powerful lateral crosswinds that can violently push a motorcycle sideways into oncoming traffic or off the road

B.An airstrip where helicopters make emergency landings on the highway

C.A meteorological research station where wind turbine noise may startle animals

D.A mandatory requirement to fit full aerodynamic windshield fairings

Explanation: Crosswinds can move a motorcycle laterally, especially when a rider leaves shelter or passes an opening or large vehicle. Reduce speed, keep a relaxed firm control, allow lateral space, and use smooth steering pressure to counter the wind.

7What does a triangular warning sign showing a sheep mean for a motorcycle rider on an Icelandic rural road?

A.Sheep or lambs may be on or beside the road, and a separated animal may suddenly cross

B.Motorcycle exhaust noise must not exceed 60 decibels to avoid startling livestock

C.Farmers have priority to drive tractors on the wrong side of the road

D.Livestock trading market located 500 meters ahead

Explanation: Sheep roam unfenced across Iceland. When grazing on opposite shoulders, lambs panic and dart across the asphalt directly towards their mothers upon hearing an approaching motorcycle. Riders must slow down and cover the brakes.

8What is the meaning of a circular red-bordered sign showing a red car beside a black car?

A.Motor vehicles may not overtake other multi-track motor vehicles, but a motorcycle may overtake a single-track moped, and cars may overtake a solo motorcycle if adequate clearance exists

B.Motorcycles are banned from all passing manoeuvres under all circumstances

C.Only motorcycles with sidecars may overtake other vehicles

D.Two motorcycles may ride abreast in the same lane

Explanation: The sign prohibits a motor vehicle from overtaking another multi-track motor vehicle. Its exact scope depends on vehicle type, but every overtake must still be lawful and safe under the road markings, visibility, clearance, and oncoming-traffic rules.

9What must a motorcyclist do when facing an octagonal red STOP sign at an intersection?

A.Come to a complete stop at the stop line, or before entering the intersecting road if there is no line, and yield as required

B.Perform a slow rolling 'California stop' without putting a foot down if no cars are coming

C.Stop only if oncoming vehicles have already entered the junction from the right

D.Sound the horn and proceed if turning right

Explanation: A STOP sign requires the motorcycle to come fully to rest at the marked stop line, or at a safe observation point before entering the intersecting road if there is no line. A rider may put a foot down for balance, but the legal requirement is the complete stop and yielding, not a prescribed foot movement.

10How does an inverted triangular Yield sign (Biðskylda) differ from a STOP sign for a motorcyclist?

A.You must yield right of way to cross traffic, but you are not required to come to a full stop if the intersection is clear

B.You must always stop for at least 3 seconds on a Yield sign

C.You have right of way over passenger cars, but must yield to heavy trucks

D.It applies only when approaching from an unpaved road

Explanation: A Yield sign requires giving priority to traffic on the intersecting road. If visibility is adequate and no one needs to be yielded to, it does not itself require a complete stop.

About the Iceland Motorcycle Theory Test Exam

Since April 2025, Iceland has used one unified electronic theory test for Categories A1, A2, and A, administered by Frumherji hf. on behalf of Samgöngustofa. Candidates answer 50 true-or-false statements in 45 minutes and need 45 correct answers. The official test is available in Icelandic and English. This independent English-language bank uses four-option MCQs as a study adaptation; it is not an official true-or-false simulation and cannot replace the required practical riding, oral, or closed-course preparation.

Exam sponsor: Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa) via Frumherji hf.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

One unified 45-minute electronic theory examination for A1, A2, and A with 50 true-or-false statements. The published allocation uses 14 categories: 18 statements on traffic signs, 12 on signals, priority, stopping, parking, and vulnerable road users, and 20 on licensing, the motorcycle, lights, speed, human factors, riding habits, and first aid. The standard practical assessment lasts 45 minutes, includes an oral component and closed-course exercises, and provides at least 30 minutes for assessed riding; progressive A1-to-A2 and A2-to-A routes can be practical-only.

Time Limit

45 minutes

Passing Score

45 out of 50 correct statements (90%)

Exam / Certification Fees

7,583 ISK per attempt (Frumherji tariff)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Traffic Signs 1

Prohibition, mandatory, priority, and warning signs.

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Traffic Signs 2

Special-regulation, lane, information, direction, service, and other signs.

Motorcycle-Specific Signs

Traffic signs whose meaning or application is specific to A-category riders.

Traffic Lights & Police Signals

Priority controlled by traffic lights and police directions.

Intersection Priority

Junctions, the right-hand rule, priority signs, and roundabouts.

Stopping & Parking

The distinction between stopping and parking and the restrictions on each.

Crosswalks & Vulnerable Road Users

Crosswalk rules, vulnerable road users, and the duty of care.

Licensing & Public Administration

A1, A2, and A privileges, age routes, provisional licensing, and offences.

Motorcycle, Equipment & Environment

Safety-critical tires, brakes, steering, lights, emergency switch, oil, chain, and environmental use.

Lights & Signals

Use of motorcycle lights and direction indicators.

Speed, Conditions & Stopping Distance

Speed limits, adapting speed, stopping distance, braking, and traction.

Human Factors

Attention, visibility, alcohol, medication, fatigue, judgment, and rider condition.

General Riding Habits

Protective equipment, observation, road position, passengers, weather, and safe riding decisions.

First Aid & Accident Response

Securing an accident scene, calling 112, and basic casualty priorities.

Preparing for the Iceland Motorcycle Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 45 out of 50 correct statements (90%)
Assessment: One unified 45-minute electronic theory examination for A1, A2, and A with 50 true-or-false statements. The published allocation uses 14 categories: 18 statements on traffic signs, 12 on signals, priority, stopping, parking, and vulnerable road users, and 20 on licensing, the motorcycle, lights, speed, human factors, riding habits, and first aid. The standard practical assessment lasts 45 minutes, includes an oral component and closed-course exercises, and provides at least 30 minutes for assessed riding; progressive A1-to-A2 and A2-to-A routes can be practical-only.
Time limit: 45 minutes
Exam / certification fees: 7,583 ISK per attempt (Frumherji tariff) Official sources

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Iceland Motorcycle Theory Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the published allocation: 18 of 50 statements concern traffic signs, with another 12 on signals, priority, stopping, parking, and vulnerable road users.

2Study the A-category additions in the licensing regulation: protective equipment, rider visibility, slippery covers and markings, and safety checks of the emergency switch, oil, and chain.

3For braking and steering questions, focus on smooth control inputs, available traction, observation, and the motorcycle manufacturer's instructions rather than memorizing a fixed front-to-rear percentage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Iceland motorcycle theory test available in English?

Yes. Following the April 2025 electronic test implementation by Samgöngustofa, motorcycle theory examinations for the A categories (A1, A2, and A) are available in both Icelandic and English.

Is lane splitting permitted for motorcycles in Iceland?

Icelandic law generally bars a motorcycle from riding alongside another vehicle in the same lane. Its narrow exception allows two solo motorcycles to ride side by side in urban areas where the limit is no more than 50 km/h and conditions permit; it does not authorize filtering beside cars.

What are the passenger rules for motorcycles in Iceland?

Passengers are permitted only on motorcycles registered and equipped with a passenger seat and footrests. Children aged seven or younger must use an approved special seat; older children must be able to reach the footrests comfortably. On light motorcycles, the rider must be at least 20 years old to carry a passenger.

What is countersteering and why is it tested?

Countersteering is the steering input used to initiate a lean at normal riding speeds: a brief forward pressure on the right handlebar initiates a right lean, while pressure on the left initiates a left lean.