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Motorcycle Mock Theory Test

Are you ready for the Theory Motorcycle Test?
Find out by completing the 35 question test below.

Note:- The questions from the actual theory test bank are under copyright. In order to comply with copyright law the questions given below are not from the theory test bank, but are very similar to those you will meet in your theory test.

Please mark one answer for each question

Good Luck


1) When riding a motorcycle, why should you keep well to the left
when approaching a right hand bend?

A - To stop any overtaking vehicles hitting you
B - To stop the bike from skidding
C - To improve your view of the road
D - To let faster vehicles behind overtake

2) Who can carry out the CBT ( Compulsory Basic Training ) test?
A - Road Safety Officer
B - ADI Driving Instructor
C - Police Officer
D - DSA approved training authority

3) You have just passed your Motorcycle test.
How can you decrease your risk of an accident on a Motorway?

A - By taking more bike training
B - By keeping up the the vehicle in front
C - By only staying in the left hand lane
D - By taking a pillion passenger

4) A police officer asks to see your driving documents. You don't have them with you.
You must produce them at a police station within?

A - 5 days
B - 7 days
C - 14 days
D - 21 days

5) You are riding your bike in very hot weather.
You should?

A - Ride with your visor fully open
B - Wear trainers instead of boots
C - Slacken your helmet scrap
D - Continue to wear all your protective clothing

6) What does this sign mean?
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A - Move into one lane
B - Road narrows on both sides
C - Dual carriageway ends
D - One way traffic straight ahead

7) A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?
A - Flash your lights and drive up close behind
B - Swerve past it and blow your horn
C - Accelerate past it immediately
D - Slow down and be ready to stop

8) Why should you ride with dipped headlights during the day light?
A - To make sure the lights work before it goes dark
B - To keep the battery working
C - So other road users will see you
D - So other vehicles can get out of your way

9) Before riding anyone else's motorcycle you should make sure?
A - The bike is insured for your use
B - The bike owner has third party insurance
C - The bike owner has the insurance documents with them
D - Your own bike has insurance cover

10) You are about to drive but you feel unwell. You should?
A - Take suitable medicine before driving
B - Shorten the journey if you can
C - Not drive
D - Promise yourself an early night

11) You are riding in very wet weather. Your bike begins to slide
This effect is called?

A - Weaving
B - Aquaplaning
C - Fading
D - Screeching

12) When may you enter a box junction?
A - Only when your exit road is clear
B - Only when there are less than two vehicles in front
C - Whenever you need to turn right
D - Whenever the traffic lights show green

13) What are triangular road signs for?
A - To give orders
B - To give directions
C - To give warnings
D - To give information

14) At traffic lights, amber on its own means?
A - Go if the way is clear
B - Go if no pedestrians are crossing
C - Stop at the stop line
D - Prepare to go

15) When you buy a motorcycle you will need a vehicle registration document.
Who will give you this?

A - The Post Office
B - The MOT testing station
C - The Police
D - The person selling you the bike

16) A motorcyclist can only carry a pillion passenger when?
A - The rider holds a full licence for the category of machine
B - The rider has passed the CBT test
C - The rider is over 21 years
D - The rider has a full car licence

17) Motorcyclist have to be careful when crossing tram lines because?
A - The tyres may get caught in the rails
B - Trams leave diesel on the road
C - Bikes can go faster than trams
D - Bikes travel slower than trams

18) You are riding at night. You have your headlight on main beam. Another vehicle is overtaking you.
When should you dip your headlight?

A - No need to dip your headlight
B - When you see the other vehicle drawing up to you
C - As soon as the other vehicle passes you
D - When the other vehicle signals to overtake

19) Why is passing a lorry riskier than passing a car?
A - Lorries climb hills slowly
B - Lorries may suddenly pull up
C - Lorries are longer than cars
D - Lorries brakes are not as good as cars

20) When riding in windy conditions, should you ?
A - Keep your speed down
B - Keep close to other vehicles
C - Stay close to the gutter
D - Keep you speed up

21) What colour backgrounds do Motorway signs show?
A - yellow
B - white
C - blue
D - brown

22) Which fairing gives you the best weather protection?
A - Sports
B - Windscreen
C - Handlebar
D - Touring

23) Pillion passengers should ?
A - Be over 16 years of age
B - Signal for the rider
C - Wear a protective helmet
D - Have a provisional motorcycle licence

24) What does the term 'Lifesaver' mean?
A - The petrol reserve tank
B - The two-second rule
C - A final rear glance
D - A reflective jacket

25) The legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres is?
A - 2.0 mm
B - 0.6 mm
C - 1.0 mm
D - 1.6 mm

26) A motorcycle is not allowed on a motorway if it has an engine size smaller than:-
A - 125cc
B - 50cc
C - 250cc
D - 500cc

27) You do not require an MOT Certificate if :-
A - your bike was built before 1956
B - you are a disabled driver
C - your bike is less than three years old
D - your bike was built before 1965

28) You are travelling on a motorway. A bag falls from your motorcycle. What should you do?
A - Stop and recover the bag
B - Stop at the next emergency phone and tell the police
C - Drive on and abandon the bag
D - Do a 'U' turn on the hard shoulder and drive back to the bag with your headlights on

29) You are overtaking a car at night.
You must be sure that:-

A - You do not dazzle other road users
B - You have switched your lights to full beam before overtaking
C - You flash your headlamps before overtaking
D - You indicate left

30) What does this sign mean?
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A - Lay-by 30 miles ahead
B - Minimum speed 30 mph
C - Maximum speed 30 mph
D - Service area 30 miles ahead

31) Until you pass your full motorcycle test you must:-
A - Display green "L"or "P" plates on your bike
B - Display red "L" plates on your bike
C - Only ride when a qualified instructor is present
D - Only ride if someone with a full licence is present

32) When riding at night you should?
A - Ride in the center of the road
B - Give arm signals
C - Wear a tinted visor
D - Wear reflective clothing

33) What does this motorway sign mean?
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A - 11 ton weight limit
B - Through traffic use left lane
C - Right-hand lane closed ahead
D - Right-lane T junction only

34) When moving off from a parked position you should?
A - Signal if other drivers need to slow down
B - Give a hand signal as well as using the indicators
C - Look over your shoulder for a final check
D - Release your brake before your final check

35) At a pelican crossing, flashing amber means:-
A - Give way to pedestrians already crossing
B - Stop and wait for the green light
C - Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
D - Stop. If you can do so safely


35 Bike Mock Theory Test Answers

1.   C      13. C      25. C
2.   D      14. C      26. B
3.   A      15. D      27. C
4.   B      16. A      28. B
5.   D      17. A      29. A
6.   C      18. C      30. B
7.   D      19. C      31. B
8.   C      20. A      32. D
9.   A      21. C      33. C
10. C      22. D      34. C
11. B      23. C      35. A
12. A      24. C

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