Motorcycle Theory Test Questions

743 Questions

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	You’re approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?
	You’re approaching two riders on horseback. What should you do?
	You’re at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When shouldn’t you proceed at green?
	You’re at the scene of an incident. Someone is suffering from shock. How should you treat them?
	You’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights. What should you do?
	You’re both turning right at this crossroads. Why is it safer to keep the car to your right?
	You’re carrying a load on your motorcycle’s luggage rack. What must you ensure?
	You’re carrying a pillion passenger. What should you adjust to allow for the extra weight?
	You’re carrying a pillion passenger. What should you do when you’re following other traffic?
	You’re checking your direction indicators. How many times per second must they flash?
	You’re coming up to a roundabout. A cyclist is signalling to turn right. What should you do?
	You’re convicted of riding after drinking too much alcohol. How could this affect your insurance?
	You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?
	You’re following a cyclist. What should you do when you wish to turn left just ahead?
	You’re following a large vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals to turn left. What should you do?
	You’re following a large vehicle travelling at 40 mph. Where should you position your motorcycle?
	You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
	You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?
	You’re following a long vehicle. As it approaches a crossroads, it signals left but moves out to the right. What should you do?
	You’re following a lorry on a wet road. What should you do when spray makes it difficult to see the road ahead?
	You’re following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There’s a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do?
	You’re following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. Another driver overtakes you and pulls into the gap you’ve left. What should you do?
	You’re following other vehicles in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?
	You’re following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?
	You’re giving an arm signal, ready to turn left. Why shouldn’t you continue with the arm signal while you turn?
	You’re going straight ahead at a roundabout. How should you signal?
	You’re going through a congested tunnel and have to stop. What should you do?
	You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
	You’re going to a social event and alcohol will be available. You’ll be riding your motorcycle shortly afterwards. What’s the safest thing to do?
	You’re in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?
	You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?
	You’re in a tunnel and you see this sign. What does it mean?
	You’re in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. At which of these traffic lights mustn’t you move on?
	You’re in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. What do these overhead signs mean?
	You’re involved in a collision. Afterwards, which document may the police ask you to produce?
	You’re involved in a collision with another vehicle. Someone is injured and your motorcycle is damaged. What should you find out?
	You’re involved in a crash. What should you do to reduce the risk of fire?
	You’re joining a motorway from a slip road. What should you do?
	You’re joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road?
	You’re leaving your motorcycle unattended on a road. When may you leave the engine running?
	You’re looking for somewhere to park your motorcycle. The area is full except for spaces marked ‘disabled use’. What can you do?
	You’re making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. How should you plan for the journey?
	You’re on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?
	You’re on a dual carriageway. Ahead, you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?
	You’re on a good, dry road surface. Your brakes and tyres are good. What’s the typical overall stopping distance at 40 mph?
	You’re on a motorway. A lorry has stopped in the right-hand lane. What should you do when you see this sign on the lorry?
	You’re on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
	You’re on a motorway and there are red flashing lights above every lane. What must you do?
	You’re on a motorway at night. In which situation may you have your headlights switched off?
	You’re on a motorway in fog. The left-hand edge of the motorway can be identified by reflective studs. What colour are they?
	You’re on a motorway. Luggage falls from your motorcycle. What should you do?
	You’re on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only. What should you do?
	You’re on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the left of the carriageway?
	You’re on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?
	You’re on a road with passing places. It’s only wide enough for one vehicle. A car is coming towards you. What should you do?
	You’re on a smart motorway. A mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean?
	You’re on a three-lane motorway. A red cross is showing above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits above all other lanes. What does this mean?
	You’re on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective studs on your left and white ones to your right. Which lane are you in?
	You’re on a two-lane dual carriageway. Why would you use the right-hand lane?
	You’re on a well-lit road at night, in a built-up area. How will using dipped headlights help?
	You’re parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?
	You’re parking your motorcycle and sidecar on a hill. What’s the best way to stop it rolling away?
	You’re parking your motorcycle. How can you reduce the chances of it being stolen?
	You’re planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?
	You’re positioned to turn right on a multi-lane roundabout. What should you do before moving to a lane on your left?
	You’re riding a motorcycle that has an engine of less than 50 cc. What should you do if you see a queue of traffic building up behind?
	You’re riding a motorcycle with an engine larger than 50 cc. What would make a tyre illegal?
	You’re riding at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There’s no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use?
	You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. What should you do?
	You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the lights of an approaching vehicle. What should you do?
	You’re riding at night. You have your headlights on main beam. Another vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?
	You’re riding behind a long vehicle. There’s a mini-roundabout ahead. The vehicle is signalling left, but it’s positioned to the right. What should you do?
	You’re riding in fast-flowing traffic. The vehicle behind is following too closely. What should you do?
	You’re riding in heavy rain. Why should you try to avoid this marked area?
	You’re riding in heavy rain. Your rear wheel skids as you accelerate. What must you do to regain control?
	You’re riding in hot weather. What’s the safest type of footwear?
	You’re riding in town at night. The roads are wet after rain. How will the reflections from wet surfaces affect you?
	You’re riding on a busy dual carriageway. What should you do before you change lanes?
	You’re riding on a country lane. What should you do if you come across cattle on the road?
	You’re riding on a motorway. The car in front switches on its hazard warning lights while it’s moving. What does this mean?
	You’re riding on a motorway. There’s a slow-moving vehicle ahead. On the back, you see this sign. What should you do?
	You’re riding on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the national speed limit?
	You’re riding on a quiet road. Your visor fogs up. What should you do?
	You’re riding on a wet road. What technique should you use when braking?
	You’re riding on an exposed stretch of motorway and there’s a strong side wind. When should you take extra care?
	You’re riding on the motorway. Well before you reach your intended exit, where should you position your motorcycle?
	You’re riding past queuing traffic. Why should you be more cautious when approaching this road marking?
	You’re riding slowly in a town centre. Why should you glance over your left shoulder before turning left?
	You’re riding through a tunnel. What should you do if your motorcycle breaks down?
	You’re riding towards a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do?
	You’re riding towards a zebra crossing. Waiting to cross is a person in a wheelchair. What should you do?
	You’re riding towards roadworks. The temporary traffic lights are on red. The road ahead is clear. What should you do?
	You’re riding up to a zebra crossing. You intend to stop for waiting pedestrians. How could you let them know you’re stopping?
	You’re riding with a bulky tank bag. What could this affect?
	You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How would you confirm your intention safely?
	You’re sitting on a stationary motorcycle and checking your riding position. What should you be able to do?
	You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?
	You’re the first to arrive at the scene of a crash. What should you do?
	You’re the motorcyclist approaching this junction. What should you do?
	You’re towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. What must you do if all the lanes are open?