Rider Full Test

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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This road sign pictured indicates:

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A tram only lane alongside vehicular traffic.

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

A bus only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

Hint

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

Speed will increase when travelling downhill.

Engine braking is eliminated.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Hint

You are travelling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

Hint

What should you do if you see elderly people crossing the road ahead?

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Hint

Under what circumstances may a rider or passenger on a motorcycle not wear a helmet?

There are not enough helmets for all passengers.

The helmet colour may dazzle other road users.

The rider or passenger is a follower of the Sikh religion and is wearing a turban.

The motorcycle has a sidecar.

Hint

You are approaching a zebra crossing and you don't see any pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross. You should:

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Proceed with caution.

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Stop at the crossing before proceeding.

Hint

You see this pictured road marking ALONG the side of the road. You should:

Only cross this line to overtake.

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

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

Keep this line to your right hand side at all times.

Hint

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Lorry drivers.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

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

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

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.

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

Hint

Why should you be aware of an approaching tram?

They will always have right of way.

They don't have any turn signals or brake lights.

They are powered by electricity.

They are silent and cannot steer to avoid you.

Hint

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

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.

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

Their large size can cause wind turbulence.

Reflections of the sun may dazzle.

Hint

Which of the following may a rider or passenger wear on their head INSTEAD of a helmet?

A headscarf for riders with long hair.

A bicycle helmet.

A baseball cap to shield the sun from a rider's eyes.

A turban for followers of the Sikh religion.

Hint

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Hint

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

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Hint

You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signals start flashing amber 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 green light.

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

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

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

Hint

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At night.

At all times.

Hint

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

Toucan

Puffin

Pelican

Zebra

Hint

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

Puffin

Zebra

Toucan

Pelican

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

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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

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

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Hint

You are in queuing traffic approaching a pedestrian crossing. Another vehicle is blocking the other side of the crossing. You should:

Not block the crossing. Wait until the exit is clear before travelling through.

Overtake any vehicle in front that blocks your exit.

If no-one is waiting to cross, drive and wait on the crossing behind the vehicle in front.

Wait on the crossing behind the vehicle in front as you have right of way over pedestrians.

Hint

You are about to overtake a high-sided lorry in windy weather. You should:

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Keep a wide gap and be aware of turbulence which can knock you off course.

Wait until the wind speed drops.

Ride as close as possible to the lorry to shelter from the wind.

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

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)

115 metres (377 feet)

86 metres (282 feet)

Hint

Whilst riding when it is snowing, you should:

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

Travel as quickly as possible.

Turn your steering sharply.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Hint

The driver of the car in front is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

Broken white lines ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

The division of the road into lanes.

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

You MUST stop at the line.

You have right of way.

Hint

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Hint

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

The same as

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

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:

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

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Hint

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Hint

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

Flashing amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid green signal.

Solid amber signal.

Hint

You have been convicted of riding a motorcycle whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to drive a car instead.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

It will reduce your premiums.

Hint

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off your engine.

Switching off any radios you have.

Checking your tyres.

Hint

When riding on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To drive faster.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To allow for easier braking.

Hint

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates temporary adjustments to lane layouts e.g. where road works are taking place?

Green/Yellow

Red

Green

Amber

Hint

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

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

Hint

Which of these hand signals implies the vehicle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

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

Signal right on approach and left when leaving the roundabout.

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

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

Not use your signals at all.

Hint

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

This road sign pictured indicates:

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.

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

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?

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

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

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

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

Hint

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

Red and amber signals together.

Solid red signal.

Solid amber signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Hint

In Scotland, you MUST NOT drive with BLOOD alcohol level higher than:

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

40mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

20mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

Hint

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