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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:

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

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

No stopping on lines during times specified on nearby sign.

No stopping at any time.

Free parking on times specified.

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

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red

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3. 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.

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

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

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4. 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.

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

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5. You see an emergency vehicle with a flashing green beacon. What type of vehicle is it?

Breakdown recovery

Ambulance

Fire engine

Doctor's

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6. In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

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7. 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:

Checking your tyres.

Switching off your engine.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off any radios you have.

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8. Which of these signs means no entry to all vehicles?

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9. 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)

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

Switch on fog lights.

Immediately stop your vehicle and wait for visibility to improve.

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

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

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

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

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

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

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

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12. When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which of these signs means a temporary road closure ahead?

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

Green

Red

Blue

Amber

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14. At a pelican crossing, which traffic light will follow the green signal?

Solid red signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid amber signal.

Flashing amber signal.

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15. A solid white line ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

You MUST stop at the line.

Where you MUST not cross as it is dangerous. Use another lane or slip-road.

The division of the road into lanes.

Give way to other traffic.

16. What is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle in a built-up area (usually a road with street lighting) unless otherwise specified?

60 mph (96 km/h)

30 mph (48 km/h)

40 mph (64 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

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17. When approaching a chicane or other traffic calming measure, which of these signs might you see?

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

Eating and drinking.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Trying to read a map.

Switching on your headlights.

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19. When riding on snow, you should:

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

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

Solid red signal.

Solid amber signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Red and amber signals together.

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21. 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.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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22. If you see this FLASHING amber traffic light, which light or lights will appear next?

Red light only.

Amber and green lights together.

Green light only.

Red and amber lights together.

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23. Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

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24. When towing a caravan or trailer, what is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on motorway?

50 mph (80 km/h)

80 mph (129 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

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25. From what minimum distance must you be able to read a vehicle number plate in daylight?

20 metres

5 metres

10 metres

15 metres

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26. You are travelling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

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

Proceed with caution in case pedestrians appear.

Proceed at normal speed as you have right of way.

Use your horn to alert any pedestrians to your presence.

Stop at the crossing and wait for the green light.

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29. What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Give way to other traffic.

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30. A person authorised to direct traffic is standing at a pedestrian crossing with their lollipop held up as shown in the picture. You should:

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Stop at the pedestrian crossing and wait until directed to proceed.

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

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Hint

31. Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a motorway.

In heavy traffic.

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

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

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

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

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

33. You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

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

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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34. 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

35. At a pelican crossing, which traffic light will follow the solid amber signal?

Solid red signal.

Flashing amber signal.

Solid green signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Hint

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

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

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

Free parking on times specified.

Parking ONLY allowed during times specified on nearby signpost.

No stopping on lines during times specified.

Hint

38. You are travelling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

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

Keep these lines to your left hand side at all times.

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

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

Only cross this line to overtake.

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

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

Use your horn to alert pedestrians to hurry up.

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

Only cross this line to overtake.

Be aware of a hazard ahead.

Never cross this line.

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

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42. The road outside of a school is marked with yellow zig zag lines as pictured. What does this indicate?

Waiting area only, no parking.

Where childen should be dropped off.

Where children should be picked up.

No waiting or parking at any time.

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43. 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.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

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

A tenth (10%).

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

The same as

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45. What do GREEN stud marks or reflective cat's eyes indicate?

The left edge of the road.

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway.

The edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads.

The temporary adjustments to lane layouts, e.g. where road works are taking place.

Hint

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

White

Amber

Red

Green

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47. Broken white lines ACROSS the road at a junction indicate:

You MUST stop at the line.

The division of the road into lanes.

You have right of way.

Give way to other traffic on the main road.

Hint

48. If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

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49. 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.

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50. 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

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