1) What does this motorway sign mean?


A - 11 tonnes weight limit
B - Stop all lanes ahead closed
C - Leave the motorway at the next exit
D - Lane ahead closed

2) When joining a motorway you must always
A - use the hard shoulder
B - stop at the end of the acceleration lane
C - come to a stop before joining the motorway
D - give way to traffic already on the motorway

3) You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator.
You should
A - flash your lights to alert the driver
B - sound your horn before overtaking
C - overtake on the left if there is room
D - stay behind and not overtake

4) Before taking a practical motorcycle test you need
A - a full moped licence
B - a full car licence
C - a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) certificate
D - 12 months riding experience

5) 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

6) You are riding behind a long vehicle. There is a mini-roundabout ahead.
The vehicle is signalling left, but positioned to the right.
You should
A - sound your horn
B - overtake on the left
C - keep well back
D - flash your headlights

7) Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?
A - Estate car
B - Milk float
C - Delivery van
D - Long lorry

8) Which THREE result from drinking alcohol?
3 answers required
A - Less control
B - A false sense of confidence
C - Faster reactions
D - Poor judgement of speed
E - Greater awareness of danger

9) A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?
A - Speed up
B - Slow down
C - Hold your speed
D - Change direction

10) You are riding up to a zebra crossing. You intend to stop for waiting pedestrians.
How could you let them know you are stopping?
A - By signalling with your left arm
B - By waving them across
C - By flashing your headlight
D - By signalling with your right arm

11) What does this sign mean?

A - Give way to oncoming vehicles
B - Approaching traffic passes you on both sides
C - Turn off at the next available junction
D - Pass either side to get to the same destination

12) You have fitted a sidecar to your motorcycle.
You should make sure that the sidecar
A - has a registration plate
B - is correctly aligned
C - has a waterproof cover
D - has a solid cover

13) Which FOUR of these must NOT use motorways?
4 answers required
A - Learner car drivers
B - Motorcycles over 50cc
C - Double-deck buses
D - Farm tractors
E - Horse riders
F - Cyclists

14) What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?
A - One second
B - Two seconds
C - Three seconds
D - Four seconds

15) You are riding slowly in a town centre. Before turning left you should glance over your left shoulder to
A - check for cyclists
B - help keep your balance
C - look for traffic signs
D - check for potholes

16) 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

17) 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

18) What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for?
A - 10%
B - 20%
C - 30%
D - 40%

19) 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

20) You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
A - Walk them around and keep them talking
B - Dab the wound
C - Get them a drink
D - Apply pressure over the wound

21) Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car?
A - It takes longer to pass one
B - They may suddenly pull up
C - Their brakes are not as good
D - They climb hills more slowly

22) 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

23) What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) declaration?
A - A notification to tell VOSA that a vehicle does not have a current MOT
B - Information kept by the police about the owner of the vehicle
C - A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road
D - Information held by insurance companies to check the vehicle is insured

24) What does this sign mean?

A - Accident blackspot ahead
B - Ancient monument ahead
C - Humpback bridge ahead
D - Tunnel ahead

25) You are travelling on a motorway. You decide you need a rest.
You should
A - stop on the hard shoulder
B - pull in at the nearest service area
C - pull up on a slip road
D - park on the central reservation

26) Powered vehicles, such as wheelchairs or scooters, used by disabled people have a maximum speed of
A - 8 mph
B - 12 mph
C - 16 mph
D - 20 mph

27) 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

28) 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

29) Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back.
Why is this?
A - To give acceleration space to overtake quickly on blind bends
B - To get the best view of the road ahead
C - To leave a gap in case the vehicle stops and rolls back
D - To offer other drivers a safe gap if they want to overtake you

30) 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

31) What does this sign mean?

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

32) 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

33) 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

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

35) What does this sign mean?

A - Waiting restrictions apply
B - Waiting permitted
C - National speed limit applies
D - Clearway (no stopping)

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

37) 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)

38) You are riding a motorcycle of more than 50 cc.
Which FOUR would make a tyre illegal?
4 answers required
A - Tread less than 1.6 mm deep
B - Tread less than 1 mm deep
C - A large bulge in the wall
D - A recut tread
E - Exposed ply or cord
F - A stone wedged in the tread

39) Your overall stopping distance will be longer when riding
A - at night
B - in the fog
C - with a passenger
D - up a hill

40) You are riding towards roadworks. The temporary traffic lights are at red. The road ahead is clear.
What should you do?
A - Ride on with extreme caution
B - Ride on at normal speed
C - Carry on if approaching cars have stopped
D - Wait for the green light

41) 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

42) You intend to go abroad and will be riding on the right-hand side of the road.
What should you fit to your motorcycle?
A - Twin headlights
B - Headlight deflectors
C - Tinted yellow brake lights
D - Tinted red indicator lenses

43) 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

44) Your motorcycle has broken down on a motorway. How will you know the direction of the nearest emergency telephone?
A - By walking with the flow of traffic
B - By following an arrow on a marker post
C - By walking against the flow of traffic
D - By remembering where the last phone was

45) 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

46) You have just passed your practical motorcycle test. This is your first full licence.
Within two years you get six penalty points.
You will have to
2 answers required
A - retake only your theory test
B - retake your theory and practical tests
C - retake only your practical test
D - reapply for your full licence immediately
E - reapply for your provisional licence

47) What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

A - End of two-way road
B - Give priority to vehicles coming towards you
C - You have priority over vehicles coming towards you
D - Bus lane ahead

48) 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

49) Any load that is carried on a luggage rack MUST be
A - securely fastened when riding
B - carried only when strictly necessary
C - visible when you are riding
D - covered with plastic sheeting

50) 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