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Motorcycle Theory Full Practice 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

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

Solid amber signal.

Solid red signal.

Red and amber signals together.

Solid green signal.

None

Hint

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Cars

Motorcyclists.

High-sided lorries.

Cyclists.

None

Hint

Alertness

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

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Make you a better driver.

Hint

Hazard Awareness

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Hint

Safety Margin

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Flash your headlights.

None

Hint

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.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

Cyclists like to show off.

None

Hint

Rules of the Road

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

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

Not use your signals at all.

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

Signal right on approach and left when leaving the roundabout.

None

Hint

Road and Traffic Signs

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Only cars and motorcycles allowed.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

No pedestrians.

None

Hint

Other Types of Vehicles

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

Amber

Red

Blue

Green

None

Hint

10.

Safety Margin

You are travelling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

None

Hint

11.

Road and Traffic Signs

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

End of previously signalled restrictions.

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

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

You must stop and turn around.

None

Hint

12.

Alertness

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

The local petrol station.

None

Hint

13.

Safety and Your Vehicle

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

None

Hint

14.

Other Types of Vehicles

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

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

None

Hint

15.

Hazard Awareness

You are travelling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tyres are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

None

Hint

16.

Vehicle Handling

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

None

Hint

17.

Hazard Awareness

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.

None

Hint

18.

Road and Traffic Signs

If you see this red traffic light, which light or lights may appear next?

Red and green lights together.

Red and amber lights together.

Amber and green lights together.

Green light only.

None

Hint

19.

Rules of the Road

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.

No stopping at any time.

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

Free parking on times specified.

None

Hint

20.

Safety and Your Vehicle

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

None

Hint

21.

Hazard Awareness

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

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Hint

22.

Safety and Your Vehicle

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

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

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

Hint

23.

Vehicle Handling

You are travelling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The exhaust.

The tyres.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

None

Hint

24.

Rules of the Road

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates the central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway?

Amber

Red

Green

Green/Yellow

None

Hint

25.

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:

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

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.

None

Hint

26.

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:

Turn around and find an alternative route.

Speed up to avoid causing traffic congestion.

Stop at the intersection and wait until directed to proceed.

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

None

Hint

27.

Alertness

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

30ug (micrograms) alcohol per 100ml of breath

10ug (micrograms) alcohol per 100ml of breath

20ug (micrograms) alcohol per 100ml of breath

35ug (micrograms) alcohol per 100ml of breath

None

Hint

28.

Rules of the Road

Which of these road markings indicate that no parking or waiting is allowed at any time?

None

Hint

29.

Hazard Awareness

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

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Hint

30.

Vehicle Handling

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

None

Hint

31.

Vulnerable Road Users

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

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Hint

32.

Other Types of Vehicles

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

Blue

Amber

Red

Green

None

Hint

33.

Safety Margin

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.

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

None

Hint

34.

Vulnerable Road Users

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Cyclists.

Lorry drivers.

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

Hint

35.

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?

None

Hint

36.

Hazard Awareness

Whilst travelling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

None

Hint

37.

Vehicle Handling

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

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

None

Hint

38.

Rules of the Road

A cycle lane runs along side the road. You:

CAN park in any cycle lane.

CAN drive in any cycle lane.

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

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

None

Hint

39.

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?

None

Hint

40.

Vehicle Handling

The typical stopping distance for a vehicle travelling at 60 mph (96 km/h) on a dry road is 73 metres (240 feet). What is the typical stopping distance for this vehicle in WET weather?

146 metres (479 feet)

73 metres (240 feet)

110 metres (360 feet)

91 metres (300 feet)

None

Hint

41.

Safety and Your Vehicle

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

None

Hint

42.

Safety and Your Vehicle

Whilst riding when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Travel as quickly as possible.

Turn your steering sharply.

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

None

Hint

43.

Road and Traffic Signs

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, which of these signs suggests a temporary speed limit?

None

Hint

44.

Other Types of Vehicles

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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.

None

Hint

45.

Safety and Your Vehicle

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At all times.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At night.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

Hint

46.

Rules of the Road

What color road stud or cat's eye indicates the left edge of the road?

Amber

Green

White

Red

None

Hint

47.

Safety Margin

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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.

None

Hint

48.

Rules of the Road

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

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

Only on a motorway.

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

Never.

None

Hint

49.

Road and Traffic Signs

When travelling on a motorway or major 'A' road, what should you do if you see this sign?

Leave the motorway at the next exit.

Speed up to get by the obstruction as quickly as possible.

Move out of the closed lane into one that is open.

Move into the closed lane to get around traffic.

None

Hint

50.

Road and Traffic Signs

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

None

Hint

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