Rule 85 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 85. There are 3 questions in this test. You need to answer 2 out of 3 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. How many pillion passengers can you carry on a motorcycle? Give one answer

A As many as can fit
B None
C Only one
D Two or more

Correct Answer: C Only one
Explanation: You must not carry more than one pillion passenger on a motorcycle, as per Rule 85 and related laws.

2. What is the required position for a pillion passenger? Give one answer

A Facing backwards
B Sitting astride, facing forward, feet on footrests
C Sitting sideways
D Without using footrests

Correct Answer: B Sitting astride, facing forward, feet on footrests
Explanation: A pillion passenger must sit astride the machine, facing forward with both feet on the footrests, according to Rule 85.

3. Who is not allowed to carry a pillion passenger? Give one answer

A All licence holders
B Full licence holders
C Over 21-year-olds
D Provisional licence holders

Correct Answer: D Provisional licence holders
Explanation: Provisional licence holders are not permitted to carry a pillion passenger, as stated in Rule 85 and its related laws.

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