1) By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?
A - Two times
B - Three times
C - Five times
D - Ten times

2) When overtaking at night you should
A - wait until a bend so that you can see the oncoming headlights
B - sound your horn twice before moving out
C - put headlights on full beam
D - beware of bends in the road ahead

3) Overloading your motorcycle can seriously affect the
A - gearbox
B - weather protection
C - handling
D - battery life

4) You should use the engine cut-out switch to
A - stop the engine in an emergency
B - stop the engine on short journeys
C - save wear on the ignition switch
D - start the engine if you lose the key

5) You will use more fuel if your tyres are
A - under-inflated
B - of different makes
C - over-inflated
D - new and hardly used

6) You are overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds.
What should you do?
A - Allow extra room
B - Give a thank you wave
C - Move back early
D - Sound your horn

7) You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night
A - in a one-way street
B - with your sidelights on
C - more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
D - under a lamp-post

8) At night you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light.
What does this mean?
A - You are approaching roadworks
B - You are approaching an organised walk
C - You are approaching a slow-moving vehicle
D - You are approaching a traffic danger spot

9) You are approaching this sign. Who has priority?

A - Larger vehicles
B - Oncoming traffic
C - Smaller vehicles
D - You have right of way

10) 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

11) 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

12) You are riding a motorcycle and following a large vehicle at 40 mph.
You should position yourself
A - close behind to make it easier to overtake the vehicle
B - to the left of the road to make it easier to be seen
C - close behind the vehicle to keep out of the wind
D - well back so that you can see past the vehicle

13) An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road.
You should always
A - remove the safety helmet
B - seek medical assistance
C - move the person off the road
D - remove the leather jacket

14) A rumble device is designed to

A - give directions
B - prevent cattle escaping
C - alert you to low tyre pressure
D - alert you to a hazard

15) What does this traffic sign mean?

A - Slippery road ahead
B - Tyres liable to punctures ahead
C - Danger ahead
D - Service area ahead

16) Your mobile phone rings while you're travelling. What should you do?
A - Stop immediately
B - Answer it immediately
C - Ignore it
D - Pull up at the nearest kerb

17) On a motorway what is used to reduce traffic bunching?
A - Variable speed limits
B - Contraflow systems
C - National speed limits
D - Lane closures

18) You are leaving your motorcycle unattended on a road.
When may you leave the engine running?
A - When parking for less than five minutes
B - If the battery is flat
C - When in a 20 mph zone
D - Not on any occasion

19) You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?
A - To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
B - To give a better view into the road that you’re joining
C - To help other road users know what you intend to do
D - To allow drivers to pass you on the right

20) You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane.
You should
A - continue in that lane
B - force your way across
C - stop until the area has cleared
D - use clear arm signals to cut across

21) A cover note is a document issued before you receive your
A - driving licence
B - insurance certificate
C - registration document
D - MOT certificate

22) You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users
A - to show that you are giving way
B - to show that you are about to turn
C - to tell them that you have right of way
D - to let them know that you are there

23) When carrying extra weight on a motorcycle, you may need to make adjustments to the
3 answers required
A - headlight
B - gears
C - suspension
D - tyres
E - footrests

24) What does this sign mean?

A - No overtaking
B - No motor vehicles
C - Clearway (no stopping)
D - Cars and motorcycles only

25) A loose drive chain on a motorcycle could cause
A - the front wheel to wobble
B - the ignition to cut out
C - the brakes to fail
D - the rear wheel to lock

26) 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

27) You are travelling behind a bus that pulls up at a bus stop. What should you do?
A - Accelerate past the bus
B - Watch carefully for pedestrians
C - Sound your horn
D - Pull in closely behind the bus

28) Which of the following vehicles will use blue flashing beacons?
3 answers required
A - Motorway maintenance
B - Bomb disposal
C - Blood transfusion
D - Police patrol
E - Breakdown recovery

29) What does this sign mean?

A - No route for pedestrians and cyclists
B - A route for pedestrians only
C - A route for cyclists only
D - A route for pedestrians and cyclists

30) Motorcyclists are only allowed to use high intensity rear fog lights when
A - a pillion passenger is being carried
B - they ride a large touring machine
C - visibility is 100 metres (328 feet) or less
D - they are riding on the road for the first time

31) You are intending to leave the motorway at the next exit.
Before you reach the exit you should normally position your motorcycle
A - in the middle lane
B - in the left-hand lane
C - on the hard shoulder
D - in any lane

32) At a collision you suspect a casualty has back injuries. The area is safe.
You should
A - offer them a drink
B - not move them
C - raise their legs
D - not call an ambulance

33) What is a main cause of road traffic incidents among young and new motorcyclists?
A - Using borrowed equipment
B - Lack of experience and judgement
C - Riding in bad weather conditions
D - Riding on country roads

34) There has been a collision. A driver is suffering from shock.
What TWO of these should you do?
2 answers required
A - Give them a drink
B - Reassure them
C - Not leave them alone
D - Offer them a cigarette
E - Ask who caused the incident

35) Where would you see this sign?


A - In the window of a car taking children to school
B - At the side of the road
C - At playground areas
D - On the rear of a school bus or coach

36) You have stopped at a pelican crossing. A disabled person is crossing slowly in front of you.
The lights have now changed to green.
You should
2 answers required
A - allow the person to cross
B - ride in front of the person
C - ride behind the person
D - sound your horn
E - be patient
F - edge forward slowly

37) What basic rule applies when you're using a motorway?
A - Use the lane that has the least traffic
B - Keep to the left-hand lane unless overtaking
C - Overtake on the side that’s clearest
D - Try to keep above 50 mph to prevent congestion

38) 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

39) You have just passed your test.
How can you reduce your risk of being involved in a collision?
A - By always staying close to the vehicle in front
B - By never going over 40 mph
C - By staying only in the left-hand lane on all roads
D - By taking further training

40) You are riding at 70 mph on a three-lane motorway. There is no traffic ahead.
Which lane should you use?
A - Any lane
B - Middle lane
C - Right-hand lane
D - Left-hand lane

41) Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?
A - Separating the slip road from the motorway
B - On the left-hand edge of the road
C - On the right-hand edge of the road
D - Separating the lanes

42) You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light.
What could this be?
A - An ambulance
B - A fire engine
C - A doctor on call
D - A disabled person's vehicle

43) In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
A - 53 metres (175 feet)
B - 60 metres (197 feet)
C - 73 metres (240 feet)
D - 96 metres (315 feet)

44) You are involved in a crash.
To reduce the risk of fire what is the best thing to do?
A - Keep the engine running
B - Open the choke
C - Turn the fuel tap to reserve
D - Use the engine cut-out switch

45) Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to

A - tram drivers
B - bus drivers
C - lorry drivers
D - taxi drivers

46) When riding in heavy rain a film of water can build up between your tyres and the road.
This is known as aquaplaning. What should you do to keep control?
A - Use your rear brakes gently
B - Steer to the crown of the road
C - Ease off the throttle smoothly
D - Change up into a higher gear

47) When should you use hazard warning lights?
A - When you slow down quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead
B - When you leave your car at the roadside to visit a shop
C - When you wish to stop on double yellow lines
D - When you need to park on the pavement

48) What does this sign mean?

A - Uneven road surface
B - Bridge over the road
C - Road ahead ends
D - Water across the road

49) You are involved in a collision. Because of this which THREE of these documents may the police ask you to produce?
3 answers required
A - Vehicle registration document
B - Driving licence
C - Theory test certificate
D - Insurance certificate
E - MOT test certificate
F - Vehicle service record

50) How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
A - By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
B - By displaying a red light
C - By displaying a stop sign
D - By giving you an arm signal