The SAAQ’s motorcycle knowledge test leads to the Class 6R learner’s licence. Its format depends on the licence you already hold: with a Class 5 driver’s licence or probationary licence, it’s a single test of 32 questions, passed at 27 out of 32 — 5 mistakes at most. Without one, road rules and road signs are added: three tests, each passed on its own. Source: SAAQ, policy PO-PM 05.
With a Class 5 driver’s licence or probationary licence
| Test | Questions | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle riding | 32 | 27 out of 32 (5 mistakes max.) |
Without a Class 5 driver’s licence or probationary licence
| Test | Questions | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| Road rules (Highway Safety Code) | 8 | 6 out of 8 |
| Road signs | 8 | 6 out of 8 |
| Motorcycle riding | 32 | 27 out of 32 (5 mistakes max.) |
Each test is passed on its own: a strong road-rules score doesn’t make up for a failed motorcycle test, nor the other way round. A failed test is retaken by itself, once 28 days have passed. The road rules and road signs tests are the same ones Class 5 candidates sit.
The SAAQ’s page rounds the motorcycle pass mark to a percentage; policy PO-PM 05 gives the exact count, 27 correct answers out of 32, and that is the figure we show. The road rules and road signs exemption follows the SAAQ’s own words — a Class 5 “driver’s licence or probationary licence”: if you’re unsure, check your situation with the SAAQ.
Sources: Policy PO-PM 05 (rev. 2025-12-15), Appendix I (in French), and the SAAQ’s motorcycle licence page (the “Knowledge test” section). Checked on .
The first step to a motorcycle licence
The knowledge test comes first: passing it gets you the Class 6R learner’s licence, and that licence is what lets you take the motorcycle course at an SAAQ-recognized driving school, before the practical tests. In other words, no class prepares you for it: the SAAQ points you to self-study with its guides — Operating a Motorcycle for the motorcycle part, the Driver’s Handbook for road rules and road signs.
What the motorcycle part tests
The SAAQ describes it as a test of motorcycle driving behaviours and techniques — the material in Operating a Motorcycle: the motorcycle’s controls and how it works, posture and where to look, braking and cornering, emergency manoeuvres, lane position and riding in a group, other road users, protective gear and the rules specific to riders. It’s as much about technique as it is about the rules.
The Permis 101 motorcycle module
- A bank of about 200 original motorcycle questions, written from the SAAQ’s official guides and rules and checked against them, each one with its explanation.
- A motorcycle mock test in the format that matches your situation — the motorcycle part alone, or all three tests — with a verdict for each test.
- No Class 5 licence yet? Preparation for the full test — the Highway Safety Code, road signs and motorcycle riding — is included.
The motorcycle module doesn’t include the car driving-behaviours section or the right-of-way scenario trainer: those belong to the car module (Class 5), sold separately. Both modules cost the same, $29.99 CAD, once — and each is a separate purchase that doesn’t unlock the other.
In the app, choose “Motorcycle (Class 6)” at the “Which test are you preparing for?” step when you first open it; if the app is already installed, it’s in Settings, under “Preparing for”. The trial is free, with no account.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the motorcycle knowledge test?
It depends on the licence you already hold: 32 questions with a Class 5 driver’s licence or probationary licence, more without one, because road rules and road signs are added. The sourced breakdown opens this page.
What is the pass mark for the motorcycle test?
It’s a number of correct answers, not an average — and the margin for error is thin. The SAAQ’s page rounds it to a percentage; the exact count, with its source, is in the sourced breakdown.
Do I have to take the road rules and road signs tests for a motorcycle licence?
Only if you don’t hold a Class 5 driver’s licence or probationary licence (those are the SAAQ’s words — if you’re unsure, check your situation with the SAAQ). They are then the same road rules and road signs tests as for Class 5.
What happens if I fail the motorcycle test?
You wait 28 days before trying again, and you only retake the test you failed. To go further: the 28-day rule.
Does the Permis 101 motorcycle module include road rules and road signs?
No Class 5 licence yet? Preparation for the full test — the Highway Safety Code, road signs and motorcycle riding — is included. If you already hold Class 5, the module prepares you for the motorcycle part, the only one you sit.
I already have Permis 101 for Class 5. Is the motorcycle module included?
No — the motorcycle module is a separate purchase, at the same price ($29.99 CAD, once). Nothing carries over automatically between the two modules: one doesn’t unlock the other.
Go further
- Québec road signs, family by family
- Failing the test: the 28-day rule
- The complete guide to the knowledge test
- The Permis 101 FAQ
Official sources
The facts on this page come from the official pages of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).
- Competency examination policy PO-PM 05 (PDF, French)
- Obtaining a Motorcycle Driver’s Licence (Classes 6A, 6B and 6C) – Knowledge test
- Operating a Motorcycle (4th edition, PDF)
- Driver’s Handbook
A bank of about 200 original motorcycle questions, each one explained, and a mock test in the format that matches your situation. No Class 5 licence yet? Preparation for the full test — the Highway Safety Code, road signs and motorcycle riding — is included.
Free to start · $29.99 CAD once, per module (car or motorcycle) · No subscription
Permis 101 is an independent app, not affiliated with the SAAQ. For official information and to book your test, go to the SAAQ.