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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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Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Read your local newspaper.

Use a map or route planner.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local petrol station.

Hint

You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signal showing green as pictured. Pedestrians are crossing the road. You should:

Rev your engine to let pedestrians know you have right of way.

Wait patiently and allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

Edge your vehicle forward slowly to stop any more pedestrians from crossing.

Hint

You are travelling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're travelling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Hint

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Hint

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

Double

Triple

The same as

Half

Hint

You are travelling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Keep going as you have priority.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Hint

What type of crossing allows both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road?

Zebra

Pelican

Puffin

Toucan

Hint

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Switching on your headlights.

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Hint

The driver of the car in front is waving their hand in a circle as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

Which of these signs means no entry to motorised vehicles?

Hint

You are travelling along a motorway. The weather and visibility are clear, but you see this road sign with 'Fog' displayed. What should you do?

Ignore the sign as it is obviously wrong.

Switch on your fog lights.

Immediately slow down and switch on your hazard lights.

Be prepared for a patch of fog that may be ahead.

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

You must stop and turn around.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

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

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

Hint

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle travelling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Hint

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which of these signs warns of reduced visibility?

Hint

Whilst riding when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Turn your steering sharply.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Travel as quickly as possible.

Hint

In England and Wales, you MUST NOT drive with BLOOD alcohol level higher than:

80mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

60mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

Hint

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

Red and amber signals together.

Solid red signal.

Solid amber signal.

Solid green signal.

Hint

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Hint

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 30 mph (46 km/h) on a dry road is 23 metres (75 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

30 metres (98 feet)

46 metres (150 feet)

23 metres (75 feet)

35 metres (115 feet)

Hint

Which of these road markings indicate that no stopping is allowed at any time?

Hint

At a pelican crossing, which traffic light will follow the solid red signal?

Solid green signal.

Solid amber signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Hint

Broken white lines ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

You MUST stop at the line.

The division of the road into lanes.

You have right of way.

Hint

You are approaching a pelican crossing with the signals flashing amber as pictured. You do not see any pedestrians. You should:

Stop at the crossing and wait for the green light.

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.

Hint

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Hint

When can you drive on a pavement, footpath or bridleway? (Select all that apply)

To park your vehicle.

In an emergency.

To gain lawful access to a property.

In order to overtake a slower vehicle.

Hint

What colour beacon does a doctor's car display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red

Hint

When travelling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

Which of these signs sets the maximum speed limit on a road?

Hint

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Use your horn.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

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 right.

Leave plenty of space for them.

Keep close to them.

Overtake them on the left.

Hint

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

Reflections of the sun may dazzle.

The wind may blow their exhaust fumes towards your vehicle.

Their large size can cause wind turbulence.

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

Hint

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Hint

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Hint

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Hint

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

For learner drivers on the motorway.

Hint

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

You must allow the vehicle on your left to overtake.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

There is a bend to the left ahead.

This lane is closing ahead. Change lanes in the direction indicated.

Hint

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Hint

You are riding a motorcycle without working brake lights. What hand signal would you use to warn other road users before braking?

Hint

What does a single red line along the side of a road indicate when displayed with a corresponding nearby sign?

No stopping on lines during times specified on nearby sign.

Parking or waiting not allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

No stopping at any time.

Free parking on times specified.

Hint

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which traffic sign signals a particular lane is closed and all vehicles MUST immediately move into an open lane?

Hint

Why would a puffin crossing stop traffic for a shorter time than a pelican crossing?

Your vehicle has edged too close to the pedestrians.

The crossing detects that no pedestrians are crossing or waiting to cross.

Too many pedestrians are crossing.

There is too much traffic on the road.

Hint

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

A pedestrian crossing has traffic lights that flash amber after showing red and before showing green. What type of crossing is this?

Zebra

Toucan

Pelican

Puffin

Hint

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

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

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Give way to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

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

What colour beacon does a blood transfusion vehicle display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Blue

Red

Green

Amber

Hint

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

Hint

Why should you reduce your speed when travelling in foggy conditions?

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

Hint

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Hint

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