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UK Motorcycle Hazard Perception Test Practice Questions - UK Motorcycle and Moped Hazard Perception Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In the motorcycle hazard perception test, what makes a hazard a developing hazard?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is any object near the road, even if it will not affect you
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B
It is something that would make you change speed or direction
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C
It is only a road sign warning of danger ahead
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D
It is only a collision that has already happened
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QUESTION 2 / 25
You see a parked van ahead. At first it is stationary, but then its front wheels turn and it begins to move out. What has changed?
Choose one answer below.
A
It has become a developing hazard
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B
It has stopped being relevant
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C
It is only a traffic-sign hazard
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D
It is safe to ignore until it is fully in your lane
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When should you click in the hazard perception part of the test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only after you have had to stop
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B
As soon as you see a hazard starting to develop
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C
Only at the end of each clip
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D
Every time you see a road sign
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How many video clips are used in the official motorcycle and moped hazard perception test?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 clips
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B
12 clips
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C
14 clips
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D
20 clips
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the pass mark for the official motorcycle hazard perception part?
Choose one answer below.
A
35 out of 50
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B
43 out of 50
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C
44 out of 75
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D
57 out of 75
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What can happen if you click continuously or in a repeated pattern during a hazard perception clip?
Choose one answer below.
A
You automatically get full marks
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B
You may score nothing for that clip
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C
The clip restarts
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D
Only your first click is counted and the rest are ignored
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QUESTION 7 / 25
After a hazard perception clip has played in the official test, what can you do with your response?
Choose one answer below.
A
Review the clip and move your clicks
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B
Replay the clip once if you missed a hazard
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C
Change your response during the multiple-choice section
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D
Nothing; each clip has only one attempt
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the best way to use these MCQs when preparing for the hazard perception test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Treat them as a replacement for interactive video practice
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B
Use them to learn hazard-recognition principles, then practise with official-style video clips
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C
Memorise the options so you can predict every official clip
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D
Ignore video timing because only theory knowledge is tested
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What scanning pattern gives a rider the best chance of spotting developing hazards early?
Choose one answer below.
A
Look only at the vehicle directly in front
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B
Scan far ahead, near ahead, to the sides and in mirrors
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C
Watch only the speedometer
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D
Look mainly at the road edge nearest the kerb
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Before changing lane or position on a motorcycle, what observation is especially important beyond using mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
A lifesaver shoulder check into the blind spot
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B
Looking down at the front wheel
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C
Checking the fuel gauge
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D
Waiting for another driver to sound the horn
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Why does road position matter for hazard perception on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
It can improve what you can see and help others see you
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B
It guarantees that other drivers will give way
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C
It removes the need to check mirrors
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D
It lets you ride at the speed limit in all conditions
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You approach a side road where parked cars block your view. What is the safest response?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain speed because you have priority
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B
Slow down, scan for movement and be ready to stop
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C
Move close to the kerb to pass faster
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D
Sound the horn continuously while continuing
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QUESTION 13 / 25
On approach to a roundabout, which clue is most important for early hazard perception?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the colour of the vehicle in front
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B
Traffic from the right, lane markings, signals and the speed of vehicles already on the roundabout
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C
Only whether your exit is the first exit
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D
Only the posted speed limit
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You are approaching a bend on a country road. What should you do before the bend if the view through it is limited?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake and adjust speed while the motorcycle is upright
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B
Accelerate so you spend less time in the bend
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C
Move across the centre line for a better view
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D
Wait until halfway round the bend before slowing
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What happens to stopping distances in wet weather?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are at least doubled compared with dry roads
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B
They stay the same if the tyres look good
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C
They are shorter because the road is cooler
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D
They matter only for cars, not motorcycles
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In icy conditions, what should a rider expect about stopping distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
It can be up to ten times greater than on dry roads
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B
It is reduced by riding close to the vehicle ahead
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C
It is the same if the road has been treated
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D
It only increases on motorways
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why should your helmet visor be clean and in good condition before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirty or scratched visor can reduce your ability to spot hazards
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B
It makes the motorcycle accelerate more smoothly
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C
It means you do not need mirrors
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D
It lets you use a dark visor at night
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Bright clothing and dipped headlights can help a motorcyclist by doing what?
Choose one answer below.
A
Making the rider more conspicuous to others
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B
Guaranteeing that drivers have judged the rider's speed correctly
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C
Giving the rider priority at junctions
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D
Removing the need to slow for hazards
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A pedestrian is waiting at a crossing and looking towards your lane. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep speed because they have not stepped out
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B
Prepare to slow or stop in case they start crossing
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C
Move closer to the kerb to discourage them
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D
Wave them across while continuing to ride forward
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You are passing a stationary school bus. What should you be especially ready for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Children stepping out from around the bus
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B
The bus becoming smaller
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C
The road surface becoming smooth
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D
All traffic behind you stopping automatically
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A cyclist ahead looks over their shoulder and moves slightly away from the kerb. What should you expect?
Choose one answer below.
A
They may be about to change position or turn
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B
They must have seen you and will stay still
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C
They are inviting you to overtake closely
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D
They no longer count as a hazard
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A long vehicle ahead is signalling left at a narrow junction. What should a motorcyclist anticipate?
Choose one answer below.
A
It may need extra width and could swing out before turning
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B
It will always keep tight to the kerb
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C
It is safe to filter up the inside
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D
It has cancelled all hazards by signalling
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is a common developing hazard when riding past a row of parked cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
A door opening or a person stepping out between vehicles
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B
The painted centre line changing colour
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C
The car roofs reflecting sunlight
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D
The parked cars becoming legal speed limit signs
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When filtering through slow-moving traffic, what is the safest general approach?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep speed low and be ready for pedestrians, lane changes and opening gaps
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B
Ride as fast as possible to clear the queue
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C
Assume every driver has seen you
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D
Filter only by looking straight ahead
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QUESTION 25 / 25
On a dry high-speed road, what minimum following gap is advised in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Half a second
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B
At least two seconds
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C
Exactly one vehicle length
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D
No gap if your brakes are good
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