Questions
1) 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
2) When being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon you should A - pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass B - accelerate hard to get away from it C - maintain your speed and course D - brake harshly and immediately stop in the road
3) 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
4) 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
5) What does this sign mean? A - Uneven road surface B - Bridge over the road C - Road ahead ends D - Water across the road
6) As well as planning your route before starting a journey, you should also plan an alternative route. Why is this? A - To let another driver overtake B - Your first route may be blocked C - To avoid a railway level crossing D - In case you have to avoid emergency vehicles
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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
11) 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
12) You are approaching this sign. Who has priority? A - Larger vehicles B - Oncoming traffic C - Smaller vehicles D - You have right of way
13) What does this sign mean? A - Car lane only B - Single file only C - Queues likely D - Keep your distance
14) 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
15) Areas reserved for trams may have 3 answers required A - metal studs around them B - white line markings C - zigzag markings D - a different coloured surface E - yellow hatch markings F - a different surface texture
16) What must you do before stopping normally? A - Put both feet down B - Select first gear C - Use your mirrors D - Move into neutral
17) 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
18) 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
19) 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
20) At a junction you see this sign partly covered by snow. What does it mean? A - Crossroads B - Give way C - Stop D - Turn right
21) 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
22) 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
23) What does this traffic sign mean? A - Slippery road ahead B - Tyres liable to punctures ahead C - Danger ahead D - Service area ahead
24) 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
25) What does this sign mean? A - End of dual carriageway B - Tall bridge C - Road narrows D - End of narrow bridge
26) 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
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) 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) At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing? A - Stop and wait for the green light B - Stop and wait for the red light C - Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross D - Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
30) 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
31) 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
32) 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
33) 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
34) 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
35) Why should you check over your shoulder before turning right into a side road? A - To make sure the side road is clear B - To check for emerging traffic C - To check for overtaking vehicles D - To confirm your intention to turn
36) 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
37) 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
38) Which TWO should you allow extra room when overtaking? 2 answers required A - Motorcycles B - Tractors C - Bicycles D - Road-sweeping vehicles
39) 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
40) 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
41) 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
42) You MUST stop when signalled to do so by a A - motorcyclist B - pedestrian C - police officer D - bus driver
43) A friend asks you to give them a lift on your motorcycle. What conditions apply? A - Your motorcycle must be larger than 125 cc B - You must have three years motorcycle riding experience C - The pillion must be a full motorcycle licence-holder D - You must have passed your test for a full motorcycle licence
44) 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
45) 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
46) 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
47) You have a faulty oil seal on a shock absorber. Why is this a serious problem? A - It will cause excessive chain wear B - Dripping oil could reduce the grip of your tyre C - Your motorcycle will be harder to ride uphill D - Your motorcycle will not accelerate so quickly
48) 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
49) What does this sign mean? A - Accident blackspot ahead B - Ancient monument ahead C - Humpback bridge ahead D - Tunnel ahead
50) What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings? A - To separate lanes of traffic B - To increase traffic speed C - To allow pedestrians to cross D - To reduce traffic speed
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