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:

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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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[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

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[ Alertness ]

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

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.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

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[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

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

Fields filled with animals.

Groups of adults.

Learner drivers and riders.

Children.

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[ Rules of the Road ]

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

Amber

Green

Red

Green/Yellow

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[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

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

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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[ Hazard Awareness ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

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[ Rules of the Road ]

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

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

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

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

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[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

There is a bend to the left ahead.

You must allow the vehicle on your left to overtake.

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

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[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the motorway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

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10.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

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

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

A turban for followers of the Sikh religion.

A bicycle helmet.

A headscarf for riders with long hair.

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11.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Solid amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid red signal.

Solid green signal.

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12.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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.

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13.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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.

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

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

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14.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

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

The same as

Double

Triple

Half

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15.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

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

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Overtake slowly.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Hint

16.

[ Alertness ]

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

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

40mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

20mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

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17.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Flashing amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid green signal.

Solid amber signal.

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18.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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

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19.

[ Safety Margin ]

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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20.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

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21.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

When you approach a junction, you see this pictured line ACROSS the road. What does it mean?

Give way to other traffic.

You MUST stop at the line when signalled to so.

You MUST NOT cross this line. Use another lane or slip-road.

You have right of way.

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22.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

You are riding a motorcycle without working turn indicators. What hand signal would you use before turning right?

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23.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

No stopping at any time.

No parking or waiting at any time.

Free parking.

No parking or waiting during times specified on nearby signpost.

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24.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

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25.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

You are waiting at a pelican crossing and the signal turns green as pictured. Eldery people are still crossing the road. You should:

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

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

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

Wait patiently and allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross.

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26.

[ Rules of the Road ]

Which road marking along the centre of the road marks where you may overtake, but the length of the broken line signifies a hazard is ahead.

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27.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

Your vehicle accelerates 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 accelerator. Steer into the skid.

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

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28.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

This road sign pictured indicates:

A combined bus and cycle lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

A tram only road with no entry to other vehicular traffic.

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

A tram only lane alongside other vehicular traffic.

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29.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Solid red signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Flashing amber signal.

Solid green signal.

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30.

[ Safety Margin ]

When MUST you switch off your fog lights?

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

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

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

Visibility is greater than 25 metres (82 feet).

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31.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

The number of miles until the next services or rest area.

A temporary advised speed limit that is NOT compulsory.

You MUST increase your speed to the minimum speed displayed.

You MUST reduce your speed to the maximum speed displayed.

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32.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. 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.

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33.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Steering harshly.

Accelerating quickly.

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34.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

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35.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

What colour beacon does an ambulance display if it is responding to an emergeny call?

Green

Red

Amber

Blue

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36.

[ Attitude ]

A road user in front of you is travelling slowly. You should:

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

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37.

[ Attitude ]

When might you drive want to slow down instead of travelling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

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38.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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.

39.

[ Attitude ]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

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40.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

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41.

[ Attitude ]

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

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

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

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

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

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42.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

If you see this green traffic light, which light or lights will appear next?

Red and amber lights together.

Red light only.

Amber light only.

Amber and green lights together.

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43.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Hint

44.

[ Motorway Rules ]

When are you 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.

Bypass a traffic queue to get a slip road.

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

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45.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

Which of these road signs forbids any overtaking?

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46.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

You are travelling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

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47.

[ Rules of the Road ]

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left hand side?

Only on a motorway.

Never.

When the vehicle you plan to overtake is signalling to turn right and there is space to do so.

Anytime the vehicle you plan to overtake is moving more slowly than you.

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48.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when travelling in clear weather?

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

They will reduce your concentration.

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49.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Solid amber signal.

Solid red signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

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50.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

Which of these is LEAST likely to be affected by crosswinds?

Motorcyclists.

Cars

High-sided lorries.

Cyclists.

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51 out of 50

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