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 are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Hint

2) A person authorised to direct traffic is standing at a road intersection and is holding out their hand towards you as shown in the picture. You should:

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Keep moving, but use your horn to warn of your approach.

Hint

3) Your motorcycle has been covered in snow. Which of these parts should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The wheels.

The bumpers.

The mirrors.

The lights.

Hint

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

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

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Give way to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

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

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

40 mph (64 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

Hint

6) What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Noisier exhaust.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Reduced tyre grip.

Slippery road surface.

Hint

7) What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the motorway.

Hint

8) When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At all times.

At night.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Hint

9) Which of these signs means give way to other traffic when at a junction?

Hint

10) A solid white line ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

Where you MUST not cross as it is dangerous. Use another lane or slip-road.

The division of the road into lanes.

Give way to other traffic.

You MUST stop at the line.

Thank you for completing the 'Motorcycle Short Test'

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Motorcycle Theory Fast Practice Test