Questions
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
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 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
6) You are approaching crossroads. The traffic lights have failed. What should you do? A - Brake and stop only for large vehicles B - Brake sharply to a stop before looking C - Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop D - Be prepared to stop for any traffic
7) You are carrying a pillion passenger. When following other traffic, which of the following should you do? A - Keep to your normal following distance B - Get your passenger to keep checking behind C - Keep further back than you normally would D - Get your passenger to signal for you
8) What does this sign mean? A - End of dual carriageway B - Tall bridge C - Road narrows D - End of narrow bridge
9) 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
10) 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
11) What should you use your horn for? A - To alert others to your presence B - To allow you right of way C - T o greet other road users D - To signal your annoyance
12) Why should you be careful when riding on roads where electric trams operate? 2 answers required A - They cannot steer to avoid you B - They move quickly and quietly C - They are noisy and slow D - They can steer to avoid you E - They give off harmful exhaust fumes
13) 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
14) 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
15) 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
16) By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions? A - Two times B - Three times C - Five times D - Ten times
17) 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
18) 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
19) How would age affect an elderly person's driving ability? A - They won't be able to obtain car insurance B - They'll need glasses to read road signs C - They'll take longer to react to hazards D - They won't signal at junctions
20) What does this sign mean? A - Waiting restrictions apply B - Waiting permitted C - National speed limit applies D - Clearway (no stopping)
21) 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
22) Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable A - when moving off B - on dual carriageways C - at junctions D - on motorways
23) 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
24) 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
25) 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
26) Usually, on a motorway, how far from the exit is the first sign showing the junction number? A - Half a mile B - One mile C - Two miles D - Three miles
27) 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
28) What does this traffic sign mean? A - Slippery road ahead B - Tyres liable to punctures ahead C - Danger ahead D - Service area ahead
29) 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
30) 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
31) 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
32) 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
33) You will use more fuel if your tyres are A - under-inflated B - of different makes C - over-inflated D - new and hardly used
34) You MUST stop when signalled to do so by a A - motorcyclist B - pedestrian C - police officer D - bus driver
35) 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
36) 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
37) 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
38) Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon? A - Motorway maintenance B - Bomb disposal C - Snow plough D - Breakdown recovery
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 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
41) 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
42) 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
43) 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
44) 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
45) 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
46) What does this sign mean? A - Accident blackspot ahead B - Ancient monument ahead C - Humpback bridge ahead D - Tunnel ahead
47) You are on a motorway. Luggage falls from your motorcycle. What should you do? A - Stop at the next emergency telephone and report the hazard B - Stop on the motorway and put on hazard lights while you pick it up C - Walk back up the motorway to pick it up D - Pull up on the hard shoulder and wave traffic down
48) 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
49) 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
50) A cover note is a document issued before you receive your A - driving licence B - insurance certificate C - registration document D - MOT certificate
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