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UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice Questions - UK Motorcycle and Moped Theory Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Before moving off on a motorcycle, what should you do after checking that it is safe ahead?
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal first, then look in mirrors only
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B
Check mirrors, look over your shoulder into the blind spot, signal if needed, then move off when safe
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C
Move off slowly and rely on other road users to avoid you
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D
Sound the horn so traffic behind knows you are leaving
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When should you normally cancel your indicator after turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only after the next junction
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B
As soon as the turn is complete and it is safe to ride straight ahead
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C
When another road user flashes their headlights
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D
After riding at least 100 metres
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You are riding past parked vehicles on a narrow road. What is the safest approach?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride close to the parked vehicles to leave more room for oncoming traffic
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B
Keep a safe clearance and look for doors opening, pedestrians stepping out and vehicles moving off
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C
Accelerate so you spend less time beside the parked vehicles
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D
Use the pavement if the road is too narrow
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Why should you avoid overtaking when approaching the brow of a hill?
Choose one answer below.
A
The engine may stall when climbing
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B
You may not be able to see oncoming traffic or hazards beyond the crest
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C
Motorcycles are not allowed to overtake uphill
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D
The road surface is always slippery at the top of a hill
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You want to overtake a slow-moving tractor on a country road. What should you do first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move out immediately so the driver knows you intend to pass
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B
Check mirrors and blind spots, assess the road ahead and make sure you have enough space to complete the overtake
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C
Follow closely to reduce the distance needed for overtaking
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D
Sound your horn continuously until the tractor pulls over
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing where people are waiting on the pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain speed unless someone has already stepped onto the crossing
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B
Slow down, be prepared to stop and avoid overtaking near the crossing
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C
Wave them across while continuing to roll forward
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D
Ride around the crossing using the opposite lane
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QUESTION 7 / 25
You are in a queue of traffic and a driver ahead is signalling left. Why should you still hold back?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver may change their mind, swing right before turning, or stop for pedestrians
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B
Motorcycles must never pass a vehicle that is signalling left
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C
A left indicator always means the vehicle will turn immediately
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D
Holding back is only needed when the vehicle is a bus
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the main reason for checking your mirrors before changing speed on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
To see whether the road surface is wet
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B
To know how your action may affect traffic behind you
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C
To check the legal speed limit
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D
To avoid using your indicators
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You are filtering slowly past stationary traffic. What makes this manoeuvre especially risky near a side road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic lights always change faster at side roads
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B
A driver may leave a gap for a vehicle or pedestrian to emerge across your path
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C
Filtering is only risky when riding above the speed limit
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D
Your motorcycle will automatically have priority over turning traffic
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QUESTION 10 / 25
On a single carriageway, you see double white lines with the line nearest you solid. When may you cross or straddle it?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whenever a motorcycle can pass quickly
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B
To overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road-maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less, if it is safe
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C
Only to overtake a bus, regardless of its speed
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D
Never, even to pass a stationary obstruction
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a circular traffic sign usually do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Give an order
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B
Warn of a hazard
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C
Give tourist information
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D
Mark the edge of the carriageway
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What does a triangular warning sign with a red border mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a hazard ahead
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B
You must turn right
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C
Parking is permitted here
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D
The road is reserved for motorcycles
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does a red traffic light mean for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop behind the stop line
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B
Proceed if the road looks clear
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C
Stop only if turning right
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D
Ride through slowly if no pedestrians are crossing
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a white zig-zag marking near a pedestrian crossing tell you?
Choose one answer below.
A
You may park for a short time only
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B
You must not park, overtake the leading moving vehicle or overtake the vehicle nearest the crossing that has stopped
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C
Motorcycles may use the marked area to filter
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D
It marks a recommended motorcycle waiting area
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing left. What does it mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left turn ahead is optional
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B
Keep left
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C
No left turn
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D
Left lane closed
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You see a red circular sign showing a motorcycle above a car. What does it mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles only
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B
No motor vehicles
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C
Motorcycles must use the right lane
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D
Cars may pass motorcycles
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you expect after a warning sign showing loose chippings?
Choose one answer below.
A
Better tyre grip than usual
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B
A risk of skidding, longer stopping distances and stones thrown up by vehicles
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C
A road where motorcycles are not allowed
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D
A requirement to use hazard warning lights
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a sign showing a red circle with a number, such as 30, indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
A recommended speed for good weather only
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B
The maximum speed limit in miles per hour
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C
The minimum speed allowed
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D
The distance to the next town in miles
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QUESTION 19 / 25
At a railway level crossing, red lights continue flashing after a train has passed. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed if you can see no second train
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B
Wait until the red lights stop flashing and the barrier, if fitted, has fully raised
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C
Ride around the barrier if there is room
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D
Cross slowly while sounding your horn
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A lane-control signal above your lane shows a red X. What does this mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the lane only if traffic is light
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B
Leave the lane because it is closed to traffic
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C
Motorcycles may continue but cars must leave
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D
The speed limit has ended
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should your attitude be when another driver makes a mistake near you?
Choose one answer below.
A
Retaliate so they learn not to do it again
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B
Stay calm, create space and avoid escalating the situation
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C
Ride close behind them until they pull over
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D
Use repeated horn blasts to show frustration
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Why is it unsafe to show off by accelerating hard away from traffic lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
It uses too much fuel only
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B
It can surprise others, reduce control and put you into hazards before you have assessed them
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C
It is safe if the motorcycle has anti-lock brakes
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D
It improves your visibility to all road users
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the safest reason to use your horn?
Choose one answer below.
A
To warn another road user of your presence
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B
To tell a friend you have arrived
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C
To make slow traffic move faster
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D
To show annoyance when someone makes a mistake
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You are late for work and traffic is heavy. What is the safest decision?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accept the delay and ride within the conditions
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B
Filter quickly whenever there is a narrow gap
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C
Ride on the pavement if the road is blocked
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D
Ignore speed limits until you regain lost time
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Why should you avoid riding when angry or upset?
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles use more fuel when the rider is upset
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B
Strong emotions can reduce concentration, observation and judgement
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C
It is illegal to ride after an argument
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D
Other traffic always gives emotional riders more space
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