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.

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1) You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signals are showing red as pictured. You do not see any pedestrians. You should:

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Stop at the crossing and wait for the signal to change.

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

Hint

2) When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Hint

3) Which of these road signs indicates you have priority over oncoming traffic?

Hint

4) You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signals showing red as pictured. You do not see any pedestrians. You should:

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

Stop at the crossing and wait for the signal to change.

Hint

5) When MUST you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 50 metres (164 feet).

When visibility is less than 100 metres (328 feet).

When visibility is greater than 100 metres (328 feet).

Visibility is greater than 25 metres (82 feet).

Hint

6) 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:

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

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

Hint

7) What do double yellow lines along the side of a road indicate?

Free parking.

No parking or waiting at any time.

No parking or waiting during times specified on nearby signpost.

No stopping at any time.

Hint

8) A pedestrian crossing has two yellow flashing lights on poles and white stripes across the road. What type of crossing is this?

Puffin

Zebra

Toucan

Pelican

Hint

9) A lane runs along the side of the road and is marked by this road sign and a solid white line on the road. You:

CAN drive AND park in a cycle lane marked by a SOLID white line.

MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a SOLID white line.

CAN drive in any cycle lane.

CAN park in any cycle lane.

Hint

10) Which of these road signs indicates you should give way to oncoming traffic?

Hint

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Motorcycle Theory Fast Practice Test