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

1) You are on a road which has speed humps. A driver in front is travelling slower than you.
You should
A - sound your horn
B - overtake as soon as you can
C - flash your headlights
D - slow down and stay behind

2) You are sitting on a stationary motorcycle and checking your riding position.
You should be able to
A - just touch the ground with your toes
B - place both feet on the ground
C - operate the centre stand
D - adjust your mirrors by stretching

3) The best place to park your motorcycle is
A - on soft tarmac
B - on bumpy ground
C - on grass
D - on firm, level ground

4) You should NOT look down at the front wheel when riding because it can
A - make your steering lighter
B - improve your balance
C - use less fuel
D - upset your balance

5) In normal riding your position on the road should be
A - about a foot from the kerb
B - about central in your lane
C - on the right of your lane
D - near the centre of the road

6) Areas reserved for trams may have
3 answers required
A - metal studs around them
B - white line markings
C - zigzag markings
D - a different coloured surface
E - yellow hatch markings
F - a different surface texture

7) Which THREE of these can cause skidding?
3 answers required
A - Braking too gently
B - Leaning too far over when cornering
C - Staying upright when cornering
D - Braking too hard
E - Changing direction suddenly

8) It is very cold and the road looks wet. You cannot hear any road noise.
You should
2 answers required
A - continue riding at the same speed
B - ride slower in as high a gear as possible
C - ride in as low a gear as possible
D - keep revving your engine
E - slow down as there may be black ice

9) The road is wet. Why might a motorcyclist steer round drain covers on a bend?
A - To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers
B - To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers
C - To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points
D - To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement

10) To stop your motorcycle quickly in an emergency you should apply
A - the rear brake only
B - the front brake only
C - the front brake just before the rear
D - the rear brake just before the front

Answers

1. d

2. b

3. d

4. d

5. b

6. b,d,f

7. b,d,e

8. b,e

9. b

10. c

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