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Key Facts: Portugal IMT Category AM Exam

20

Category AM Theory Questions

RHLC Article 43(d)

25 minutes

Theory Test Duration

RHLC Article 46(d)

17/20

Category AM Passing Score

RHLC Article 47

15 EUR

AM Theory-Test Fee When Required

IMT Licenca de Conducao de Ciclomotores

45 km/h / 50 cm3 / 4 kW

Core AM Moped Limits

IMT CategoriasCCPTEN PDF

The Portugal IMT Category AM theory test has 20 multiple-choice questions in 25 minutes and requires at least 17 correct answers. RHLC Article 43 uses the AM-specific program, Article 46 sets the 25-minute duration, and Article 47 sets the AM pass mark. IMT publishes official driving-exam question groups and lists 15 EUR for the moped theory test when it is required.

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1What is the official Category AM theory-test format for an ordinary moped candidate in Portugal?
A.20 questions in 25 minutes
B.30 questions in 30 minutes
C.40 questions in 40 minutes
D.10 questions in 10 minutes
Explanation: RHLC Article 43(d) sets Category AM at 20 questions from the AM-specific program, and Article 46(d) gives that test 25 minutes. AM is not tested with the same 30-question Category B format or the 40-question motorcycle format.
2How many correct answers are required to pass the Portugal IMT Category AM theory test?
A.15 correct answers
B.17 correct answers
C.16 correct answers
D.18 correct answers
Explanation: RHLC Article 47 gives Category AM a specific pass mark of 17 correct answers out of 20. The general 18-of-20 rule for some other 20-question tests does not apply to AM.
3Which content source does the Category AM theory test use under the RHLC?
A.Only the Category B common provisions
B.Only practical route memorization
C.The AM-specific program in Annex VII
D.A school-selected private syllabus
Explanation: RHLC Article 43(d) states that AM questions come from the specific AM program in Annex VII, Part I, Section I. The test is official and category-specific, not a private driving-school syllabus.
4How does IMT describe the answer format for official driving-theory questions?
A.Two correct answers are always required
B.Only spoken answers are accepted
C.No images can ever be used
D.One correct answer among the alternatives
Explanation: IMT says official theory questions are presented with answer alternatives and that only one answer is correct. The RHLC also describes multiple-choice answers and allows images or figures when useful.
5What AM theory-test fee does IMT list when the theory test is required?
A.15 EUR
B.10 EUR
C.30 EUR
D.Not published by IMT
Explanation: IMT lists the moped theory test as 15 EUR when required. The learning licence, practical test, and licence issue fees are separate items.
6For ordinary moped licensing, what does IMT say is required to obtain the legal entitlement?
A.Only buying insurance for the moped
B.Approval in a driving exam with theory and practical parts
C.Only registering the moped at a school
D.Only passing a practical test for all candidates
Explanation: IMT describes the moped licence as depending on approval in a driving exam made up of a theory test and a practical test. Some licensed drivers may be dispensed from the AM theory test, but that does not turn licensing into an insurance-only process.
7What minimum age route does IMT list for the ordinary moped licence?
A.12 years old with a helmet
B.18 years old only
C.16 years old, with parental authorization for minors
D.24 years old only
Explanation: IMT lists age 16 for the ordinary moped licence route and requires authorization from the person with parental responsibility for minor candidates. Younger candidates are handled through a separate restricted route with special conditions.
8What does IMT say about driving-school enrolment for the ordinary moped licence route?
A.It is mandatory for every moped candidate
B.It is forbidden for moped candidates
C.It is replaced by a car practical test
D.It is optional; the candidate may apply through IMT
Explanation: IMT states that enrolment in a driving school is optional for the ordinary moped licence and that a candidate may use the self-proposed route. That makes AM different from the motorcycle A-category route, where school enrolment is described as required.
9A two-wheel moped in Category AM must have a maximum design speed not exceeding what value?
A.45 km/h
B.25 km/h
C.90 km/h
D.120 km/h
Explanation: IMT describes AM mopeds as having a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not above 45 km/h. A vehicle designed for much higher road speeds belongs outside the AM moped scope.
10For a two-wheel AM moped with a spark-ignition engine, which displacement limit is part of the IMT category description?
A.125 cm3
B.50 cm3
C.250 cm3
D.600 cm3
Explanation: IMT lists a displacement not exceeding 50 cm3 for a two-wheel AM moped with a spark-ignition engine. A 125 cm3 vehicle points to A1-type motorcycle scope, not AM.

About the Portugal IMT Category AM Exam

Portugal Category AM covers moped and light-quadricycle licensing. IMT describes the moped licence route as an exam made up of a theory test and a practical test, with driving-school enrolment optional for ordinary moped candidates. Under the RHLC, the Category AM theory test has 20 questions from the AM-specific program, lasts 25 minutes, and requires 17 correct answers. IMT lists the AM theory-test fee as 15 EUR when the theory test is required.

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Assessment

20 multiple-choice questions from the AM-specific theory program in Annex VII, Part I, Section I of the RHLC. IMT official questions may include images and answer alternatives, with one correct answer.

Time Limit

25 minutes

Passing Score

17 of 20 questions correct

Exam / Certification Fees

15 EUR for the theory test when required; IMT states holders of a driving licence are dispensed from the AM theory test

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20 questions

AM Theory-Test Format

20 AM-specific questions, 25 minutes, 17 correct to pass, one correct answer per item, images where used by IMT, and one-year theory approval validity before practical approval

Category scope

Mopeds and Light Quadricycles

Moped definition, 45 km/h design-speed limit, 50 cm3 and 4 kW limits, light quadricycle mass and engine limits, AM entitlements, and distinctions from A1 motorcycles

Core rules

Signs, Priority, and Road Use

STOP, yield, no-entry, traffic lights, police signals, road markings, pedestrian crossings, roundabouts, level crossings, tunnels, urban hazards, and speed adaptation

Safety

Rider Protection and Vehicle Condition

Helmet use, closed footwear, retroreflective vest for the practical test, lights, tyres, brakes, mirrors, documents, vehicle maintenance, visibility, and defensive moped control

Risk management

Driver Condition and Vulnerable Users

Alcohol thresholds, medicines, fatigue, reaction time, following distance, pedestrians, cyclists, children, buses, blind spots, wet roads, gravel, and crash prevention

Preparing for the Portugal IMT Category AM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 17 of 20 questions correct
  • Assessment: 20 multiple-choice questions from the AM-specific theory program in Annex VII, Part I, Section I of the RHLC. IMT official questions may include images and answer alternatives, with one correct answer.
  • Time limit: 25 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: 15 EUR for the theory test when required; IMT states holders of a driving licence are dispensed from the AM theory test Official sources

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Portugal IMT Category AM: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize AM logistics first: 20 questions, 25 minutes, and 17 correct answers required.
2Do not study AM as if it were Category B or A1; RHLC uses a separate AM-specific program.
3Learn the AM vehicle limits: maximum design speed not above 45 km/h, two-wheel 50 cm3 and 4 kW thresholds, and light-quadricycle limits.
4Practise signs, priority, pedestrian crossings, roundabouts, level crossings, tunnels, and urban hazard decisions from a moped rider perspective.
5Connect every vehicle-condition question to safety: tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, helmet, visibility, and smooth control matter more on a small two-wheeler.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Portugal IMT Category AM theory test?

The RHLC sets the Category AM theory test at 20 questions from the AM-specific program in Annex VII, Part I, Section I.

How long is the Category AM theory test?

The official duration for the Category AM theory test is 25 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the Portugal AM theory test?

The AM pass mark is 17 correct answers out of 20 questions.

How much does the AM theory test cost?

IMT lists the moped theory-test fee as 15 EUR when the theory test is required. The learning licence, practical test, and licence issue fees are separate.

Can I take the AM moped licence without a driving school?

IMT says driving-school enrolment is optional for the ordinary moped licence route, so candidates may apply through IMT in autopropositura. Separate rules apply to the 14-to-16 restricted route.

Does Category AM cover 125 cm3 motorcycles?

No. IMT classifies A1 motorcycles separately. Category AM focuses on mopeds and light quadricycles with AM design-speed, power, displacement, and mass limits.

Does IMT publish official theory questions?

Yes. IMT publishes official driving-exam question groups with related images and answer alternatives where one answer is correct. These practice questions are original English study items and are not copied from the official bank.