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PRINTABLE TEST (answers on the bottom of the page)
Test Type: Bike - Alertness
Number of Questions: 10
Pass Mark: 10

1) What is the 'lifesaver' when riding a motorcycle?
A - A certificate every motorcyclist must have
B - A final, rearward glance before changing direction
C - A part of the motorcycle tool kit
D - A mirror fitted to check blind spots

2) You are riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car.
You should
A - slow down or stop
B - close your eyes
C - flash your headlight
D - turn your head away

3) It is vital to check the 'blind area' before
A - changing gear
B - giving signals
C - slowing down
D - changing lanes

4) You are turning right at a large roundabout.
Before you cross a lane to reach your exit you should
A - take a 'lifesaver' glance over your right shoulder
B - put on your right indicator
C - take a 'lifesaver' glance over your left shoulder
D - cancel the left indicator

5) What must you do before stopping normally?
A - Put both feet down
B - Select first gear
C - Use your mirrors
D - Move into neutral

6) You are about to emerge from a junction.
Your pillion passenger tells you it's clear.
When should you rely on their judgement?
A - Never, you should always look for yourself
B - When the roads are very busy
C - When the roads are very quiet
D - Only when they are a qualified rider

7) When riding, your shoulders obstruct the view in your mirrors.
To overcome this you should
A - indicate earlier than normal
B - fit smaller mirrors
C - extend the mirror arms
D - brake earlier than normal

8) Before you make a U-turn in the road, you should
A - give an arm signal as well as using your indicators
B - signal so that other drivers can slow down for you
C - look over your shoulder for a final check
D - select a higher gear than normal

9) You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road.
Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles.
What should you do?
A - Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view
B - Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
C - Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it is safe for you to emerge
D - Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use

10) Which of the following should you do before stopping?
A - Sound the horn
B - Use the mirrors
C - Select a higher gear
D - Flash your headlights

Answers

1. b

2. a

3. d

4. c

5. c

6. a

7. c

8. c

9. a

10. b

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