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Motorcycle Theory Full Practice Test

Welcome to the 'Motorcycle Practice Test'

This practice test will select 50 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 57 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question is representative of the type used by the DVSA for your real theory exam.

Instructions:

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For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
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[Hazard Awareness]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Hint

[Vehicle Handling]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

At night in built-up areas.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

Hint

[Road and Traffic Signs]

If you see this red traffic light, which light or lights may appear next?

Green light only.

Red and amber lights together.

Amber and green lights together.

Red and green lights together.

Hint

[Other Types of Vehicles]

What colour beacon does an ambulance display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Amber

Green

Blue

Red

Hint

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs means no entry to all vehicles?

Hint

[Vulnerable Road Users]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Children.

Learner drivers and riders.

Groups of adults.

Fields filled with animals.

Hint

[Safety Margin]

You are travelling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing patrol ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will flash a light at you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will display a 'lollipop' stop sign.

Hint

10.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs means to stop for other traffic when at a junction?

Hint

11.

[Attitude]

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Hint

12.

[Safety Margin]

You are about to overtake another motorcyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

Either of you can be blown off course by a gust of wind.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

The other rider may be travelling faster than you.

The motorcycle may stop suddenly.

Hint

13.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Hint

14.

[Rules of the Road]

You see this pictured road marking ALONG the side of the road. You should:

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

Keep this line to your right hand side at all times.

NOT cross or straddle except to enter adjoining premises or a side road.

Only cross this line to overtake.

Hint

15.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are travelling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Hint

16.

[Hazard Awareness]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

17.

[Safety Margin]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Flash your headlights.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

18.

[Hazard Awareness]

Whilst travelling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Hint

19.

[Hazard Awareness]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

20.

[Hazard Awareness]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

21.

[Rules of the Road]

You are looking to park your vehicle. There is space near to a pedestrian crossing marked by white zig zag lines. You:

MUST NOT park in the area marked by the zig zag lines at anytime.

Can park on the zig zag lines at any time.

Can only park on the zig zag lines outside of school hours.

Can park on the zig zag lines if no pedestrians are waiting to cross.

Hint

22.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

Hint

23.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

At a pelican crossing, which traffic light will follow the flashing amber signal?

Solid amber signal.

Solid red signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid green signal.

Hint

24.

[Rules of the Road]

You see this pictured marking ALONG the road. You should:

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

Use this area for overtaking.

NOT cross these lines except in an emergency or to overtake a stationary road user.

Keep these lines to your left hand side at all times.

Hint

25.

[Hazard Awareness]

You are travelling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

So that they are more likely to see you.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

26.

[Rules of the Road]

What do RED stud marks or reflective cat's eyes indicate?

The left edge of the road.

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway.

The edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads.

The lane dividers or the middle of the road.

Hint

27.

[Safety Margin]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

Hint

28.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

In stationary queues of traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

29.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When you approach a roundabout, you see this pictured line ACROSS the road. What does it mean?

Give way to traffic approaching from your right.

You have right of way.

Give way to vehicles approaching from your left.

Stop at the line and wait until the roundabout is clear.

Hint

30.

[Hazard Awareness]

The driver of the car in front is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

31.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Cars

Vans

Hint

32.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these hand signals implies the vehicle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

33.

[Rules of the Road]

You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signal turns green as pictured. Pedestrians are crossing the road. You should:

Rev your engine to let pedestrians know you have right of way.

Edge your vehicle forward slowly to stop any more pedestrians from crossing.

Wait patiently and allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

Hint

34.

[Hazard Awareness]

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

35.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When towing a caravan or trailer, what is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a single carriageway road?

70 mph (112 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

40 mph (64 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

Hint

36.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When is a pillion passenger NOT allowed on a motorcycle? (Select all that apply)

The pillion passenger does not have a proper helmet.

The passenger does not hold at least a provisional licence.

There is already a pillion passenger present.

There is no pillion seat.

Hint

37.

[Motorway Rules]

You are travelling on a motorway and begin to feel tired. What should you do?

Park on the central reservation.

Speed up to finish to journey more quickly.

Find the nearest service or rest area.

Park on the hard shoulder.

Hint

38.

[Safety Margin]

Why should you reduce your speed when travelling in foggy conditions?

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

Hint

39.

[Rules of the Road]

What does a single yellow line along the side of a road indicate when displayed with a corresponding nearby sign?

Free parking on times specified.

Parking ONLY allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

No stopping on lines during times specified.

Parking or waiting not allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

Hint

40.

[Vehicle Handling]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Hint

41.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When is a pillion passenger allowed on a motorcycle?

The pasenger does not have a helmet.

The main rider has a provisional licence.

The main rider has a full driving licence.

The passenger sits on the handlebars as the motorcycle is moving.

Hint

42.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A bus and cycle only road with no entry to other vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

43.

[Safety Margin]

You are riding along a motorway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Hint

44.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs warn that a two-way traffic road crossing is ahead?

Hint

45.

[Attitude]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Hint

46.

[Hazard Awareness]

You are travelling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tyres are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Hint

47.

[Motorway Rules]

When are you NOT allowed to use the hard shoulder? (Select all that apply)

In an emergency.

Park and have a rest when you're feeling tired.

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

As a traffic lane on a 'smart' motorway when directed by traffic signs.

Hint

48.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, what does this overhead sign mean?

End of previously signalled restrictions.

This lane is closed. Immediately move into an open lane.

You must stop and turn around.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Hint

49.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

What colour beacon does a mountain rescue vehicle display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Red

Green

Blue

Amber

Hint

50.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Why would a puffin crossing stop traffic for a longer time than a pelican crossing?

There is not enough traffic on the road.

Not enough pedestrians have crossed the road.

The crossing detects pedestrians are still crossing the road.

Your vehicle has not edged close enough to be detected.

Hint

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