1) On a motorway you may ONLY stop on the hard shoulder
A - in an emergency
B - If you feel tired and need to rest
C - if you go past the exit that you wanted to take
D - to pick up a hitchhiker

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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

5) After a collision someone is unconscious in their vehicle.
When should you call the emergency services?
A - Only as a last resort
B - As soon as possible
C - After you have woken them up
D - After checking for broken bones

6) 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

7) You are approaching a roundabout. There are horses just ahead of you. What should you do?
A - sound your horn as a warning
B - treat them like any other vehicle
C - give them plenty of room
D - accelerate past as quickly as possible

8) As a motorcycle rider which TWO lanes must you NOT use?
2 answers required
A - Crawler lane
B - Overtaking lane
C - Acceleration lane
D - Cycle lane
E - Tram lane

9) 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

10) 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

11) 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

12) 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

13) 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

14) A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you.
You may be asked to take them to a police station within
A - 5 days
B - 7 days
C - 14 days
D - 21 days

15) You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?
A - In the right-hand lane
B - In the left-hand lane
C - In either lane, depending on the traffic
D - Just left of the centre line

16) You MUST obey signs giving orders.
These signs are mostly in
A - green rectangles
B - red triangles
C - blue rectangles
D - red circles

17) What does this sign mean?

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

18) 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

19) What does this sign mean?

A - Car lane only
B - Single file only
C - Queues likely
D - Keep your distance

20) 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

21) What does this sign mean?

A - Service area 30 miles ahead
B - Maximum speed 30 mph
C - Minimum speed 30 mph
D - Lay-by 30 miles ahead

22) 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

23) Which THREE must a learner motorcyclist under 21 NOT do?
3 answers required
A - Ride a motorcycle with an engine capacity greater than 125 cc
B - Pull a trailer
C - Carry a pillion passenger
D - Ride faster than 30 mph
E - Use the right-hand lane on dual carriageways

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

25) You arrive at a serious motorcycle crash. The motorcyclist is unconscious and bleeding.
Your THREE main priorities should be to
3 answers required
A - try to stop the bleeding
B - make a list of witnesses
C - check their breathing
D - take the numbers of other vehicles
E - sweep up any loose debris
F - check their airways

26) 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

27) 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

28) You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap.
You should
A - sound your horn
B - drop back further
C - flash your headlights
D - start to overtake

29) In very hot weather the road surface can become soft.
Which TWO of the following will be most affected?
2 answers required
A - The suspension
B - The grip of the tyres
C - The braking
D - The exhaust

30) An MOT certificate is normally valid for
A - three years after the date it was issued
B - 10,000 miles
C - one year after the date it was issued
D - 30,000 miles

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

32) 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

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

34) 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

35) You must notify the licensing authority when
3 answers required
A - your health affects your riding
B - your eyesight does not meet a set standard
C - you intend lending your motorcycle
D - your motorcycle requires an MOT certificate
E - you change your motorcycle

36) 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

37) What does this sign mean?

A - Stop only to pick up passengers
B - No stopping at any time
C - Stop only to set down passengers
D - No stopping at peak times

38) On a wet road what is the safest way to stop?
A - Change gear without braking
B - Use the back brake only
C - Use the front brake only
D - Use both brakes

39) 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

40) 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

41) You are going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
A - Hazard warning lines
B - Other drivers flashing their lights
C - Variable message signs
D - Areas marked with hatch markings

42) 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

43) 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

44) Pillion passengers should
A - have a provisional motorcycle licence
B - be lighter than the rider
C - always wear a helmet
D - signal for the rider

45) 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

46) You should only carry a child as a pillion passenger when
A - they are over 14 years old
B - they are over 16 years old
C - they can reach the floor from the seat
D - they can reach the handholds and footrests

47) To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should
3 answers required
A - reduce speed in good time
B - switch lanes at any time to make progress
C - choose an appropriate lane in good time
D - keep the correct separation distance
E - increase speed to pass through quickly
F - follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues

48) 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

49) 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

50) 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