Questions
1) What does this sign mean? A - Uneven road surface B - Bridge over the road C - Road ahead ends D - Water across the road
2) 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
3) You may only enter a box junction when A - there are less than two vehicles in front of you B - the traffic lights show green C - your exit road is clear D - you need to turn left
4) 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
5) 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
6) Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking? 2 answers required A - Motorcycles B - Tractors C - Bicycles D - Road-sweeping vehicles
7) What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles? A - 30 mph B - 50 mph C - 60 mph D - 70 mph
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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
11) You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian has a severe bleeding leg wound. It is not broken and there is nothing in the wound. What TWO of these should you do? 2 answers required A - Dab the wound to stop bleeding B - Keep both legs flat on the ground C - Apply firm pressure to the wound D - Raise the leg to lessen bleeding E - Fetch them a warm drink
12) 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
13) Which of the following information is found on your motorcycle registration document? 3 answers required A - Make and model B - Service history record C - Ignition key security number D - Engine size and number E - Purchase price F - Year of first registration
14) 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
15) Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to A - tram drivers B - bus drivers C - lorry drivers D - taxi drivers
16) You are planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops? A - Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour B - Yes, regular stops help concentration C - No, you will be less tired if you get there as soon as possible D - No, only fuel stops will be needed
17) Following a collision, someone has suffered a burn. The burn needs to be cooled. What is the shortest time it should be cooled for? A - 5 minutes B - 10 minutes C - 15 minutes D - 20 minutes
18) 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
19) 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
20) Which THREE of these do you need before you can use a vehicle on the road legally? 3 answers required A - A valid driving licence B - A valid vehicle tax C - Proof of your identity D - Proper insurance cover E - Breakdown cover F - A vehicle handbook
21) You get cold and wet when riding. Which TWO are likely to happen? 2 answers required A - You may lose concentration B - You may slide off the seat C - Your visor may freeze up D - Your reaction times may be slower E - Your helmet may loosen
22) 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
23) 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
24) 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
25) Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon? A - Motorway maintenance B - Bomb disposal C - Snow plough D - Breakdown recovery
26) Your overall stopping distance will be longer when riding A - at night B - in the fog C - with a passenger D - up a hill
27) 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
28) 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
29) What should you do when you're approaching a bus that's signalling to move away from a bus stop? A - Get past before it moves B - Allow it to pull away, if it is safe to do so C - Flash your headlights as you approach D - Signal left and wave the bus on
30) 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
31) What does this sign mean? A - Car lane only B - Single file only C - Queues likely D - Keep your distance
32) Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities? A - To raise the speed limits B - To help the traffic flow C - To provide better parking D - To allow lorries to load more freely
33) What must you do before stopping normally? A - Put both feet down B - Select first gear C - Use your mirrors D - Move into neutral
34) 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
35) 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
36) 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
37) 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
38) 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
39) What does this sign mean? A - No parking B - No road markings C - No through road D - No entry
40) 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
41) 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
42) What does this sign mean? A - Buses turning B - Ring road C - Mini-roundabout D - Keep right
43) 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
44) 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
45) 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
46) 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
47) You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until:- A - you start to edge forward on to the crossing B - the pedestrians have reached a safe position C - the pedestrians are clear of the front of your motorcycle D - a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing
48) What does this sign mean? A - Accident blackspot ahead B - Ancient monument ahead C - Humpback bridge ahead D - Tunnel ahead
49) 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
50) What percentage of all emissions does road transport account for? A - 10% B - 20% C - 30% D - 40%
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