Alertness Motorcycle Theory Test | Motorbike Theory Test Quiz

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When riding at night with your headlights on main beam, when should you dip them if another vehicle overtakes you?

A. When the other vehicle signals to overtake

B. As soon as the other vehicle moves out to overtake

C. As soon as the other vehicle passes you

D. After the other vehicle pulls in front of you

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Why is it important to look over your shoulder before changing lanes in heavy, slow-moving traffic?

A. To avoid having to give a signal

B. Mirrors don’t cover blind spots

C. So traffic ahead will make room for you

D. So your balance won’t be affected

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Why is it important to check your mirrors when you spot a hazard ahead?

A. Because you’ll need to accelerate out of danger

B. To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind

C. Because you’ll need to brake sharply and stop

D. To check what’s happening on the road ahead

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What actions should you take if you're riding at night and are blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

A. Switch off your headlights

B. Switch to main beam

C. Slow down and stop if necessary

D. Flash your headlights

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What could occur if you become extremely cold while riding your motorcycle?

A. You’ll be more alert

B. You’ll be more relaxed

C. You’ll react more quickly

D. You’ll lose concentration

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Term ‘lifesaver’ means that?

A. A rearward glance just before manoeuvring

B. An approved safety helmet

C. A reflective jacket

D. The two-second rule

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When waiting to turn right at the end of a road and your view is blocked by parked vehicles, what should you do?

A. Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view

B. Move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction

C. Wait for a pedestrian to let you know when it’s safe for you to emerge

D. Turn your vehicle around immediately and find another junction to use

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When riding your motorcycle on an urban road, what should you do before stopping on the left?

A. Put both feet down

B. Select first gear

C. Use your mirrors

D. Move into neutral

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What should you do just before making a right turn?

A. Give the correct signal

B. Take a lifesaver glance over your shoulder

C. Select the correct gear

D. Get in position ready for the turn

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What steps should you take before riding a motorcycle you haven’t ridden before?

A. Ask someone to ride with you for the first time

B. Push the bike around to get used to the brakes

C. Wear thinner gloves so the switches can be operated more easily

D. Make sure you know where all the controls and switches are

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What actions should you take when approaching traffic lights that have been green for a while?

A. Accelerate hard

B. Maintain your speed

C. Be ready to stop

D. Brake hard

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What should you do before using your mobile phone while riding a motorcycle on the road?

A. Turn on the speaker phone function

B. Stop in a safe place

C. Slow down to 20 mph

D. Increase the separation distance to 4 seconds

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In which areas should you avoid overtaking?

A. Just after a bend

B. In a one-way street

C. On a dual carriageway

D. Approaching a dip in the road

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What actions should you take if you observe an incident on the other side of the motorway?

A. Leave the motorway at the next exit

B. Stop and cross the carriageway to help

C. Concentrate on what’s happening ahead

D. Place a warning triangle in the road

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Why is it important to maintain a safe distance when following a large vehicle?

A. You’ll be able to corner more quickly

B. You’ll help the large vehicle to stop more easily

C. You’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors

D. You’ll keep out of the wind better

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What steps should you take before performing a U-turn?

A. Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

B. Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

C. Look over your shoulder for a final check

D. Select a higher gear than normal

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If you're riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car, what should you do?

A. Slow down or stop

B. Close your eyes

C. Flash your headlights

D. Turn your head away

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When is it important to check your blind spots?

A. Before moving off

B. Before slowing down

C. Before changing gear

D. Before giving a signal

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What should you do when you encounter this road sign?

A. Continue at the same speed

B. Slow down as you go around the bend

C. Slow down as you come out of the bend

D. Slow down before the bend

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When turning right at a large roundabout, what should you do before crossing a lane to reach your exit?

A. Take a lifesaver glance over your right shoulder

B. Put on your right indicator

C. Take a lifesaver glance over your left shoulder

D. Cancel the left indicator

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What actions should you take as you near this bridge?

A. Move to the right

B. Slow down

C. Change gear

D. Keep to 30 mph

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What is indicated by this curved arrow road marking?

A. Heavy vehicles should take the next road on the left to avoid a weight limit

B. The road ahead bends to the left

C. Overtaking traffic should move back to the left

D. The road ahead has a camber to the left

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What should you do just before you begin turning right into a side road after waiting for a while?

A. Move close to the kerb

B. Select a higher gear

C. Make a lifesaver check

D. Flash your headlights

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What should you do before you begin to slow down or stop your vehicle?

A. Sound the horn

B. Use the mirrors

C. Select a higher gear

D. Flash the headlights

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When emerging from a junction, and your pillion passenger says it's clear, when is it appropriate to trust their judgment?

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’re a qualified rider

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What is the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

A. To help you choose the correct lane

B. To help you keep the correct separation distance

C. To make you aware of your speed

D. To tell you the distance to the roundabout

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What are the advantages of having mirrors on both sides of your motorcycle?

A. To judge the gap when filtering in traffic

B. To give protection when riding in poor weather

C. To make your motorcycle appear larger to other drivers

D. To give you the best view of the road behind

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What effects might you experience if you become very cold while riding your motorcycle?

A. You’ll be more alert

B. You’ll be more relaxed

C. You’ll react more quickly

D. You’ll lose concentration

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What actions should you take if your mobile phone rings while you're driving or riding?

A. Stop immediately

B. Answer it immediately

C. Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place

D. Pull up at the nearest kerb

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What steps should you take to safely move off from a parked position?

A. Signal if other drivers will need to slow down

B. Leave your motorcycle on its stand until it’s safe to move off

C. Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

D. Look over your shoulder just before you move off

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When turning right on a multi-lane roundabout, when is it important to do a lifesaver glance over your left shoulder?

A. After moving into the left-hand lane

B. After leaving the roundabout

C. Before signalling to the right

D. Before moving into the left-hand lane

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