Rider Fast Practice

Welcome to the 'Motorcycle Short Test'

This practice test will select 10 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 10 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.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

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

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

Hint

2) When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

Hint

3) This road sign pictured indicates:

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

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

Hint

4) You are riding a motorcycle without working turn indicators. What hand signal would you use before turning left?

Hint

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

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.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

6) 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 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

7) You see this pictured road marking ALONG the centre of the road. You should:

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

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

Only cross this line to overtake.

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

Hint

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

Leave the motorway at the next available exit.

Move out of the closed lane into one that is open.

Motorway has changed into a different road type.

Previously signalled driving restrictions have been lifted.

Hint

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

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

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

Hint

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

Solid green signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid amber signal.

Solid red signal.

Hint

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Motorcycle Theory Fast Practice Test