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Welcome to the 'Motorcycle Practice Test'

This practice test will select 50 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 57 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.
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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 40mph.

Name of the road.

Minimum speed is 40mph.

Maximum width ahead.

Hint

You are travelling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

Hint

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

At all times.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Hint

When given by a person authorised to direct traffic, which the following signals means to stop?

Hint

On some hills you may see a sign designating the left-hand lane as a 'Crawler Lane'. This means:

All slow moving vehicles should use this lane to allow others to overtake.

No vehicular traffic is to use this lane.

All vehicular traffic must use this lane.

All vehicles must maintain a minimum speed.

Hint

When turning right at a roundabout, when should you perform a 'lifesaver' check to your left?

When moving to the right.

After moving to the left to leave the roundabout.

After leaving the roundabout.

Before signalling and moving to the left lane.

Hint

You are travelling in windy weather. Why should you be particularly aware of high-sided vehicles?

The wind may blow their exhaust fumes towards your vehicle.

Their large size can cause wind turbulence.

Reflections of the sun may dazzle.

They can block the wind and make it safer for you to drive near them.

Hint

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Hint

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 20 mph (32 km/h) on a dry road is 12 metres (40 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

12 metres (40 feet)

18 metres (59 feet)

30 metres (98 feet)

24 metres (80 feet)

Hint

Which road marking along the road is used to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning into a side road?

Hint

You are riding along a motorway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

You are travelling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Children playing in the street.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Lorry drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Hint

What is the maximum number of pillion passengers allowed on a motorcycle?

None

Any number, provided there is space.

Hint

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a motorway.

In heavy traffic.

Hint

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates a lane divider or the middle of the road?

White

Amber

Green

Red

Hint

At a toucan or puffin crossing, which traffic light will follow the solid red signal?

Solid amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid green signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Hint

The typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Five times (5x)

The same as

Triple

Ten times (10x)

Hint

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

No pedestrians.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Only cars and motorcycles allowed.

Hint

You are approaching a roundabout and there is a horse rider in the left-hand lane, but is signalling right. You should:

Overtake them on the left.

Leave plenty of space for them.

Overtake them on the right.

Keep close to them.

Hint

Which of these road markings indicate that no parking or waiting is allowed during times indicated on a nearby sign?

Hint

Which of these road signs forbids any overtaking?

Hint

This road sign pictured indicates:

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

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Any restraints [if existing] are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

Hint

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 50 metres (164 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 25 metres (82 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 200 metres (656 feet).

Visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet).

Hint

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:

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Slow down and proceed cautiously. Prepare to stop if directed to do so.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Hint

Which of these signs warn that a two-way traffic road crossing is ahead?

Hint

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if travelling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Hint

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Hint

When are you allowed to use the hard shoulder? (Select all that apply)

As a traffic lane on a 'smart' motorway when directed by traffic signs.

Park and have a rest when you're feeling tired.

In an emergency.

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

Hint

When travelling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the number plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the number plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Hint

You are stopped at a zebra crossing. Why should you NOT wave or signal waiting pedestrians to cross?

There may be another vehicle approaching.

They may misinterpret what you are signalling.

You have right of way and should proceed.

They may not see you.

Hint

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

Cars

Hint

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

Obstruction ahead. Reduce speed and be prepared to change lanes in necessary.

This lane is closed. Immediately move into an open lane.

You must stop and turn around.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Hint

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:

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

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

Hint

What action does this sign indicate?

You have to give way to oncoming traffic.

No overtaking.

You have priority over oncoming traffic.

You are travelling on a one-way road.

Hint

You are travelling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Speed up and overtake.

Slow down.

Hint

You are approaching a zebra crossing and you see pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross. You should:

Stop at the crossing to allow the pedestrians to cross.

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Stop and wave the pedestrians to cross.

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Hint

What is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a single carriageway road?

60 mph (96 km/h)

40 mph (64 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

Hint

You are approaching a roundabout and intend to turn right. You should:

Signal right at all times on approach to and exit from the roundabout.

Signal left at all times on approach to and exit from the roundabout.

Not use your signals at all.

Signal right on approach to the roundabout and then left when leaving.

Hint

At a toucan crossing, what other road user is allowed to cross with pedestrians?

Horse riders.

No other road users are allowed to use this crossing type.

Cyclists

Motorcycles

Hint

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, what should you do if you see this sign and visibility is impared? (Select all that apply)

Switch on fog lights.

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

Speed up to get through poor visibility as quickly as possible.

Immediately stop your vehicle and wait for visibility to improve.

Hint

A cycle lane runs along side the road. You:

CAN park in any cycle lane.

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

CAN drive in any cycle lane.

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

Hint

You are travelling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tyres are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Hint

Which road marking along the centre of the road marks where you may overtake ONLY if the broken lines are on your side of the road.

Hint

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 50 mph (80 km/h) on a dry road is 53 metres (175 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

70 metres (230 feet)

106 metres (350 feet)

86 metres (282 feet)

115 metres (377 feet)

Hint

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

Hint

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

When are you NOT allowed to use the hard shoulder? (Select all that apply)

In an emergency.

As a traffic lane on a 'smart' motorway when directed by traffic signs.

Park and have a rest when you're feeling tired.

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

Hint

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the motorway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your headlights are broken.

Hint

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