To take the motorcycle license test (ordinary heavy or ordinary light motorcycle) in Taiwan, you must be at least 18 years old and pass a medical examination, then complete 5 video tests on the "motorcycle hazard perception education platform" (answering 4 or more correctly and watching the full analysis) before you can book an appointment; on the test day, the written test has 50 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 85, the road test has a pass mark of 70, the registration fee is NT$250, and the license fee is NT$200. From January 30, 2026, the motorcycle written test shifted entirely to multiple-choice questions, and hazard perception scenario and video questions increased to 15 questions. The legal basis is Articles 60, 63, 65, and 67 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules (道路交通安全規則) and the highway license and motor vehicle fee regulations (公路證照及監理規費收費辦法).
Reminder: Written test question formats follow the Ministry of Transportation and Communications press release of January 2, 2026 (effective January 30, 2026); road test scoring follows the "scoring standards and score recording sheet for ordinary heavy and light motorcycle driver on-course tests" published by the highway bureau in the Executive Yuan Gazette on May 1, 2024. The motor vehicle services website's "hazard perception video zone" still retains the 2024 explanation (5 video + 5 picture questions + text), which has been superseded by the 2026 new system. A Ministry of Transportation and Communications press release on October 1, 2025 noted plans to introduce on-road motorcycle driver training and testing, with the schedule subject to highway bureau announcements.
What to Prepare Before Registering
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Age | At least 18 years old (large heavy motorcycles require age 20, an ordinary heavy motorcycle license for at least 1 year, and completion of driver training) |
| Medical check | One motorcycle driver license application form, with physical examination passed at a public hospital, health center, or motor vehicle office-designated hospital, valid for 1 year; physical fitness test is exempt for motorcycles |
| Photos | 3 color half-length front-facing glossy 1-inch photos with plain background taken within the past 2 years, hat off, ears visible; composite photos not permitted |
| Proof of identity | National identity card or other valid driver's license; foreign nationals, Mainland area residents, and Taiwan nationals without household registration must present proof of permitted stay or residence of 6 months or longer |
| Outstanding traffic fines | Outstanding traffic violation fines must be cleared first; those paying in installments can be noted for registration after paying the 1st installment |
You cannot register under the following circumstances: under 18 years old, failed a test less than 7 days ago, failed the medical check, already hold a light or heavy motorcycle license (including suspended ones), or the re-examination restriction period after revocation has not elapsed.
Step One: Hazard Perception Education Platform
The motor vehicle services website explains that since September 27, 2023, before booking a motorcycle written test, you must visit the highway bureau's "motorcycle hazard perception education platform" (機車危險感知教育平台) to complete 5 hazard perception video tests, answer 4 or more correctly, and watch all analysis videos, before you can link to the booking system to log your record and make an appointment. The booking page explicitly notes that you can only book a slot after completing and logging the hazard perception test, and you can confirm your status via the "inquiry for motorcycle hazard perception test record".
Written Test: 50 All-Multiple-Choice Questions from 2026
- Implementation date: The new system applies to test dates on or after January 30, 2026.
- Question format: True/false questions were eliminated, standardized into 50 multiple-choice questions; a question bank of 1,050 questions divided into four categories: "correct concepts and attitudes", "active yielding culture", "safe driving ability", and "hazard perception ability".
- Hazard perception questions: Scenario and video questions increased from 10 to 15 questions, accounting for 30%.
- Passing mark: Article 65 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules sets the passing score for the traffic rules written test at 85 points.
- Practice: The motor vehicle services website provides simulated tests for the new written test; the highway bureau's hazard perception video questions are available in 8 language editions.
Road Test: Pass at 70, Deducting 32 Points Fails Immediately
The road test has a full score of 100 points, with 70 to pass; a single 32-point deduction results in immediate failure. Major deductions from the score sheet published in the Executive Yuan Gazette on May 1, 2024 are as follows:
| Subject | Major Deductions (Points) |
|---|
| 1. Straight-line balance riding (allowed 1 re-test) | Passing time under 7 seconds: 32; wheel touching line or foot touching ground: 32 |
| 2. Zebra-stripe pedestrian crossing | Failing to stop or not giving pedestrians priority: 32; front wheel crossing stop line when stopped: 32 |
| 3. Intersections | Running red light: 32; front wheel crossing stop line on red light: 32 |
| 4. Two-stage left turn | Failing to make two-stage left turn or turning directly: 32; entering waiting box without decelerating (brake light not lit): 16; not stopping in waiting box as required: 16 |
| 5. Lane change | Failing to use turn signal: 32; failing to check rear-view mirror and turn head before lane change: 16; failing to follow designated route: 16 |
| 6. Right-angle turn | Wheel touching line: 16; one or both feet touching ground: 16 (can be deducted consecutively) |
| 7. Stop and proceed | Failing to stop or front wheel crossing stop line: 32; turning without turn signal: 32; starting without turning head to check: 16 |
| 8. Railroad level crossing | Failing to stop and look or rushing through: 32; stalling or stopping on crossing: 32; front wheel crossing stop line: 32 |
| 9. Full course riding | Not wearing certified helmet or strap unbuckled: 16; causing accident or slipping: 32; missing any 1 test subject: 32; failing to slow down when approaching crossing or turning (speed must drop below 15 km/h before crossing): 16; engine stalling or one foot touching ground: 8 each |
| 10. Other technical operations | Improper operation of startup, clutch, throttle, or brakes: 2 each, maximum cumulative deduction 18 |
For actual road rules and fines regarding two-stage left turns, see scooter two-stage left turn rules and fines.
Fees and Retakes
| Item | Amount |
|---|
| Initial test for ordinary heavy or light motorcycle (written + road test) | NT$250 |
| Retake within 1 year after failure (unlimited attempts) | NT$125 |
| Road test only (such as car license holders taking ordinary heavy motorcycle test) | NT$125 |
| Motorcycle driver license | NT$200 |
| Fuel fee for test vehicle (exempt if using own motorcycle) | Market price of 1 liter of 95 unleaded gasoline |
If you fail, you can re-register after 7 days; under Article 67 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules, applicants who fail the road test are exempt from the written test when re-testing within 1 year.
Taipei and New Taipei Registration and Test Centers
Registration must be made in advance on the motor vehicle services website under "test appointment and registration", selecting license category, date, and test location: for Taipei City, select "Taipei City Office (including Kinmen and Matsu)" (臺北市區監理所), and for New Taipei City, select "Taipei Regional Office (Taipei, Yilan, Hualien)" (臺北區監理所); you can check boxes to search weekend and holiday sessions. Test locations in Taipei and New Taipei announced on the website:
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|
| Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office (臺北市區監理所) | No. 21, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City | 02-27630155 |
| Shilin Motor Vehicles Station (士林監理站) | No. 80, Sec. 5, Chengde Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City | 02-28314155 |
| Taipei Regional Motor Vehicles Office (臺北區監理所) | No. 7, Ln. 248, Zhongzheng Rd., Shulin District, New Taipei City | 02-26884366 |
| Banqiao Motor Vehicles Station (板橋監理站) | No. 116, Sec. 3, Zhongshan Rd., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City | 02-22227835 |
| Luzhou Motor Vehicles Station (蘆洲監理站) | No. 163, Zhongshan 2nd Rd., Luzhou District, New Taipei City | 02-22886883 |
Available license classes and session times vary by office, as shown on the reservation system. In addition, Article 61 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules stipulates that car driving licenses newly obtained on or after June 30, 2023 cannot be used to ride light motorcycles, so riding a motorcycle requires passing a motorcycle test; see the car license process in how to take the car driver license test. After getting your license, if you plan to buy an electric scooter, refer to 2026 electric scooter subsidies.
FAQ
How much does the motorcycle license test cost?
Under the highway license and motor vehicle fee regulations, the initial test fee for an ordinary heavy or light motorcycle is NT$250, retakes within 1 year cost NT$125, and the driver license issuance fee is NT$200; using an office test vehicle for the road test incurs an additional fuel charge equal to the market price of 1 liter of 95 unleaded gasoline, while using your own vehicle is exempt.
Can I register without completing the hazard perception test?
No. Before booking a motorcycle written test, you must complete 5 video tests on the motorcycle hazard perception education platform, score at least 4 correctly, and watch all analysis videos; only after logging your test record will the motor vehicle services website open session selection.
How many questions are on the motorcycle written test, and what is the passing score?
From January 30, 2026, it is 50 all-multiple-choice questions, including 15 hazard perception scenario and video questions; under Article 65 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules, 85 points is the pass mark.
How many seconds must straight-line balance riding take?
Under the road test scoring sheet, taking under 7 seconds to complete the straight-line balance ride deducts 32 points, and touching the line with a wheel or touching the ground with a foot also deducts 32 points; this subject may be re-tested 1 time.
How long after failing the road test can I retake it?
You can re-register after 7 days, with a retake fee of NT$125 within 1 year; those who failed the road test are exempt from the written test on their next attempt within 1 year.
Last updated: 2026-11-03
This article was compiled by SOSfix editors from public information for general reference only; for individual cases, contact the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office at 02-27630155 or the Taipei Regional Motor Vehicles Office at 02-26884366.
Sources
- Motor vehicle services website: motorcycle license test requirements (verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): medical check valid for 1 year, photos, identity proof, fees NT$250 / NT$125 / NT$200, ineligibility conditions, fines settlement, retake after 7 days.
- Motor vehicle services website: motorcycle hazard perception video zone (verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): requirement since September 27, 2023 to complete 5 videos, answer 4 correctly, and watch analysis before appointment; 8 language question sets (written test question format section superseded by 2026 new system).
- Motor vehicle services website: test appointment registration (verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): test location options, hazard perception test completion requirement.
- Ministry of Transportation and Communications press release: 4 driver license management reforms implemented in January 2026 (highway bureau, published 2026-01-02, verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): from January 30, 2026, motorcycle written test is 50 all-multiple-choice questions, question bank of 1,050 questions, 15 hazard perception questions accounting for 30%.
- Ministry of Transportation and Communications press release: driver license reform, 17 new measures implemented in stages from 2026 (highway bureau, published 2025-10-01, verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): planned implementation of on-road motorcycle training and testing, elimination of true/false questions.
- Executive Yuan Gazette Vol. 030, Issue 080 (2024-05-01): scoring standards and score recording sheet for ordinary heavy and light motorcycle driver on-course tests (downloaded 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): deductions across 9 road test subjects, pass mark 70, written test 85.
- National laws and regulations database (全國法規資料庫): Road Traffic Safety Rules (amended June 26, 2026, verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): Article 60 age and experience, Article 61 car licenses after June 30, 2023 not permitting light motorcycles, Article 63 documents and fitness test exemption, Article 65 passing score, Article 66 fuel fee, Article 67 retake after 7 days and 1 year written test exemption.
- National laws and regulations database: highway license and motor vehicle fee regulations (amended May 29, 2026, verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): schedule: motorcycle full test NT$250, single item NT$125, license NT$200.
- Motor vehicle services website: motor vehicle office locations (verified 2026-11-02) (in Chinese): addresses and phone numbers for Taipei and New Taipei offices and stations.
