What is this test?
The Emergency Braking Test checks whether a learner rider can stop safely and quickly in an emergency without losing control.
Test focus
Safe control
A1 speed
45 km/h
A2 & A speed
50 km/h
Emergency braking test track layout
Rules & requirements
Keep these points in mind before and during the exercise.
- Remaining faults are allowed in this test. See the Motorcycle test faults document for more details.
- Time limit: 25 seconds (examiner will inform riders if applied).
- Stop precisely between the End of Test cones, without locking wheels.
Required braking speeds
The required speed depends on the motorcycle category.
Autocycle
Repealed – No longer in driving test.
A1 motorcycle
45 km/h
A2 & A motorcycle
50 km/h
Demonstration video
Use the demonstration to understand the movement and stopping point.
Continue your motorcycle test guide
Review the other practical exercises next.