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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:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
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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[Rules of the Road]

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates the edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads?

Green

Amber

Red

Green/Yellow

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

Which other road users should you be especially alert for on a country or single-track road? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians

Horse riders.

Cyclists

Lorries

Hint

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What action does this sign indicate?

You are travelling on a one-way road.

You have to give way to oncoming traffic.

You have priority over oncoming traffic.

No overtaking.

Hint

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

When travelling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

From what minimum distance must you be able to read a vehicle number plate in daylight?

5 metres

10 metres

20 metres

15 metres

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

[Vulnerable Road Users]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Lorry drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

Hint

[Hazard Awareness]

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

[Hazard Awareness]

Which of these hand signals implies the vehicle will slow down or stop?

Hint

10.

[Vehicle Handling]

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Hint

11.

[Rules of the Road]

You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signals flashing amber as pictured. Pedestrians are waiting to cross the road. You should:

Give way to allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

Wait for the green light before proceeding

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

Hint

12.

[Alertness]

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Hint

13.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs sets the maximum speed limit on a road?

Hint

14.

[Alertness]

In England and Wales, you MUST NOT drive with BLOOD alcohol level higher than:

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

60mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

80mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

Hint

15.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

You must stop and turn around.

Obstruction ahead. Reduce speed and be prepared to change lanes in necessary.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

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

Hint

16.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What does this sign mean?

Oncoming traffic has priority.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian crossing.

Give way to other traffic.

Hint

17.

[Rules of the Road]

Broken white lines ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

The division of the road into lanes.

You MUST stop at the line.

You have right of way.

Hint

18.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which traffic sign signals a particular lane is closing ahead and all vehicles should move into an open lane as soon as possible?

Hint

19.

[Safety Margin]

You are travelling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Hint

20.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Red and green lights together.

Red and amber lights together.

Green light only.

Amber and green lights together.

Hint

21.

[Hazard Awareness]

You are travelling in windy weather. Why should you be particularly aware of high-sided vehicles?

Reflections of the sun may dazzle.

Their large size can cause wind turbulence.

The wind may blow their exhaust fumes towards your vehicle.

They can block the wind and make it safer for you to drive near them.

Hint

22.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

You must stop and turn around.

End of previously signalled restrictions.

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

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Hint

23.

[Rules of the Road]

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Give way to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

24.

[Rules of the Road]

You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signals start flashing amber as pictured. Pedestrians are approaching the crossing. You should:

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

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

Wait for the green light before proceeding

Give way to allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Hint

25.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

If a vehicle has a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, what must they display when travelling on a dual carriageway?

A red reflective triangle.

A flashing red beacon.

A warning sticker on their bumper.

A flashing amber beacon.

Hint

26.

[Hazard Awareness]

The car in front of you has a flashing amber 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

27.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

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.

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

Hint

28.

[Safety Margin]

You are travelling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Hint

29.

[Vulnerable Road Users]

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Hint

30.

[Hazard Awareness]

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

Hint

31.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Hint

32.

[Vulnerable Road Users]

You are approaching a roundabout and there is a horse rider in the left-hand lane. The horse rider:

Will turn left.

Might leave roundabout in any direction.

Will go straight ahead.

Will turn right.

Hint

33.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A tram only road with no entry to other 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 tram only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

34.

[Vehicle Handling]

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Hint

35.

[Rules of the Road]

Which of these road markings indicate that no parking or waiting is allowed at any time?

Hint

36.

[Safety and Your Vehicle]

You are travelling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

Hint

37.

[Safety Margin]

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 metre gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Hint

38.

[Rules of the Road]

What do GREEN 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 temporary adjustments to lane layouts, e.g. where road works are taking place.

Hint

39.

[Alertness]

In Scotland, you MUST NOT drive with BLOOD alcohol level higher than:

20mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

40mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

Hint

40.

[Rules of the Road]

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

The temporary adjustments to lane layouts, e.g. where road works are taking place.

The left edge of the road.

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

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway.

Hint

41.

[Rules of the Road]

Which of these road markings indicate that no stopping is allowed at any time?

Hint

42.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

Flashing amber light only.

Green light only.

Amber and green lights together.

Yellow light only.

Hint

43.

[Vehicle Handling]

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 60 mph (96 km/h) on a dry road is 73 metres (240 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

146 metres (479 feet)

110 metres (360 feet)

73 metres (240 feet)

91 metres (300 feet)

Hint

44.

[Vehicle Handling]

The typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

The same as

Double

Half

Triple

Hint

45.

[Vehicle Handling]

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Hint

46.

[Vehicle Handling]

The typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

The same as

Triple

Half

Double

Hint

47.

[Other Types of Vehicles]

An emergency vehicle with 'DOCTOR' written down the side is approaching you. How do you know if it is responding to an emergency call?

It has a flashing blue beacon.

It has a flashing red beacon.

It has a flashing green beacon.

It has a flashing yellow beacon.

Hint

48.

[Vehicle Handling]

You are travelling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The air conditioning.

The windows.

The tyres.

The exhaust.

Hint

49.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

Which of these signs designates a road with a combined bus and cycle lane along side other traffic?

Hint

50.

[Road and Traffic Signs]

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

You MUST reduce your speed to the maximum speed displayed.

A temporary advised speed limit that is NOT compulsory.

You MUST increase your speed to the minimum speed displayed.

The number of miles until the next services or rest area.

Hint

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