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.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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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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[ Hazard Awareness ]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a motorway.

On a narrow country lane.

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[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

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

Disabled people.

Lorry drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

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[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

Whilst riding when it is snowing, you should:

Travel as quickly as possible.

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.

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[ Attitude ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

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

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

A large vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

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[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

Waiting area only, no parking.

No waiting or parking at any time.

Where childen should be dropped off.

Where children should be picked up.

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[ Hazard Awareness ]

You are travelling slowly behind a cyclist 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.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

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[ Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Use this area for overtaking.

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

NOT cross these lines except in an emergency or to overtake a stationary road user.

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10.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

A temporary advised speed limit that is NOT compulsory.

You MUST reduce your speed to the maximum speed displayed.

You MUST increase your speed to the minimum speed displayed.

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

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11.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

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

Cars

Motorcyclists.

Cyclists.

High-sided lorries.

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12.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

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13.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Only cross this line to overtake.

Never cross this line.

Be aware of a hazard ahead.

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14.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

The driver of the car in front is holding their hand out straight as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

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15.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

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16.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Which other road users should you be especially alert for on a country or single-track road? (Select all that apply)

Lorries

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Pedestrians

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17.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

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 use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

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18.

[ Alertness ]

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

30mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

60mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

50mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

80mg alcohol per 100ml of blood

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19.

[ Safety Margin ]

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.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

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20.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

You have right of way.

Give way to other traffic.

You MUST stop at the line when by the 'Stop' sign or when signalled to do so.

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

21.

[ Safety Margin ]

You are travelling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

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22.

[ Safety Margin ]

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 cannot read the number plate of 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.

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

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23.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

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

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24.

[ 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.

End of previously signalled restrictions.

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

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

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25.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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 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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26.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

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

A bicycle helmet.

A headscarf for riders with long hair.

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

A turban for followers of the Sikh religion.

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27.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

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28.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

Which of these signs designates a bus and cycle ONLY road with no other vehicular traffic allowed?

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29.

[ Safety Margin ]

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

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

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Wait until the wind speed drops.

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

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30.

[ Rules of the Road ]

You are travelling straight ahead through a roundabout. You should:

Signal right when on the roundabout then left to leave.

Not use your signals at all.

Signal left before you leave.

Signal left before and on the roundabout.

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31.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

A lane runs along the side of the road and is marked by this road sign and a solid white line on the road. You:

CAN drive in any cycle lane.

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

CAN drive AND park in a cycle lane marked by a SOLID white line.

CAN park in any cycle lane.

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32.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Cross this line to take an off-ramp.

Only cross this line to overtake.

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

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33.

[ Vehicle Handling ]

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

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34.

[ Alertness ]

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

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35.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

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36.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

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

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37.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

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38.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

You are approaching a zebra crossing and you see elderly people waiting to cross. You should:

Stop if the yellow lights are flashing.

Speed up to get through more quickly.

Stop and wave the pedestrians to cross.

Stop at the crossing to allow the wheelchair user to cross.

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39.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

What action does this sign indicate?

You have priority over oncoming traffic.

You are travelling on a one-way road.

You have to give way to oncoming traffic.

No overtaking.

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40.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

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41.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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

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42.

[ Other Types of Vehicles ]

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

Red

Amber

Blue

Green

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43.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which traffic sign warns of a potential obstruction ahead and recommends a reduction in speed?

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44.

[ Road and Traffic Signs ]

When towing a caravan or trailer, what is the maximum speed for a car or motorcycle on a single carriageway road?

50 mph (80 km/h)

40 mph (64 km/h)

70 mph (112 km/h)

60 mph (96 km/h)

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45.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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

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46.

[ Alertness ]

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

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.

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47.

[ Rules of the Road ]

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

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48.

[ Safety and Your Vehicle ]

Your motorcycle has been covered in snow. Which of these parts should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The bumpers.

The mirrors.

The lights.

The wheels.

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49.

[ Hazard Awareness ]

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

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

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.

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50.

[ Vulnerable Road Users ]

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Travel closely behind the horses.

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