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You're giving an arm signal, ready to turn left. Why should you return your hand to the handlebars while you turn?

Because you might hit a pedestrian on the corner
To help you keep control of the steering
Because you'll need to hold the clutch lever
To stop other motorists thinking that you're stopping on the corner

When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn?

Between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area
At any time in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area
Between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road

You're following a lorry. Why should you stay well back from these vehicles?

So you don't breathe in the lorry’s exhaust fumes
So wind from the lorry won't slow you down
So drivers behind can see you
So your view ahead isn't obstructed

You're riding behind a long vehicle as it approaches a mini-roundabout. What should you do if the vehicle is signalling left, but is positioned to the right?

Sound your horn
Overtake on the left
Keep well back
Flash your headlights

Your motorcycle has broken down on a motorway. How will you know the direction of the nearest emergency telephone?

By walking with the flow of traffic
By following an arrow on a marker post
By walking against the flow of traffic
By remembering where the last phone was

How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

The vehicle's stopping distance would increase
The flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase
The vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff
The vehicle's headlights would aim high

What should you do if you're joining a motorway from a slip road?

Adjust your speed to match the speed of the traffic on the motorway
Accelerate as quickly as you can and ride straight out
Ride onto the hard shoulder until a gap appears
Expect drivers on the motorway to give way to you

How will wearing brightly coloured clothing improve your safety while you’re riding a motorcycle?

You'll blend into the background
It will be easier for other road users to see you
You'll distract other road users
It will allow you to ride faster on unlit roads at night

You're riding on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front switches on its hazard warning lights?

The driver is going to take the next exit
There's danger ahead
There's a police car ahead
The driver is trying to change lanes

You're riding a motorcycle along a country lane. What should you do if you come across cattle on the road?

Ride up close behind them
Rev your engine
Give them plenty of room
Sound your horn

You're riding on the motorway. Where should you position your motorcycle well before you reach your exit slip-road?

In the middle lane
In the left-hand lane
On the hard shoulder
In any lane

What should you do when you're approaching these horse riders?

Continue at your normal speed
Change down the gears quickly
Slow down and be ready to stop
Flash your headlights to warn them

What’s likely to happen if you get cold and wet when you're riding a motorcycle?

Your concentration will be impaired
Your riding will improve
Your visor will freeze up
Your reactions will be quicker

You're about to turn right. What should you do just before you turn?

Give the correct signal
Take a lifesaver glance over your shoulder
Select the correct gear
Get in position ready for the turn

What should you do before starting a motorcycle engine?

Check that the neutral lamp shows when the ignition is switched on
Select first gear and apply the rear brake lightly
Select first gear and apply the front brake firmly
Check that your dipped headlights and tail light are on

What could happen if you ride your motorcycle when it has a very loose drive chain?

The front wheel could wobble
The ignition could cut out
The brakes could fail
The rear wheel could lock

What should you check before riding anyone else’s motorcycle?

That the owner has third-party insurance cover
That your own motorcycle has insurance cover
That the motorcycle is insured for your use
That the owner has the insurance documents with them

Which arm signal means 'I intend to slow down or stop'?

What should you be aware of when you ride a sidecar outfit for the first time?

You need time to get used to it
You'll be able to stop in a shorter distance
You need to accelerate around bends
You can approach corners without braking

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

When you’re in a one-way street
When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off
When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left
When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

How should you give an arm signal to turn left?

You're riding towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

Give way to the elderly and infirm only
Slow down and prepare to stop
Use your headlights to signal them to cross
Wave at them to cross the road

Which of these signs are you allowed to ride past on a solo motorcycle?

Which lane must not be used by a motorcyclist?

Crawler lane
Overtaking lane
Acceleration lane
Tram lane

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

The make and model
The service history
The ignition-key security number
The original purchase price

How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?

Build up speed on the hard shoulder before looking for a safe gap in the traffic
Move straight out into the left-hand lane as you are not allowed to drive on the hard shoulder
Wait until a vehicle in the left-hand lane signals to you that it's safe to rejoin
Keep your hazard lights flashing until you have safely rejoined the carriageway.

How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted?

Slower-than-normal, until the shiny surface is worn off
By braking hard, especially into bends
Normally, but with higher tyre pressures
By riding at faster-than-normal speeds

You're riding slowly in a town centre. Why should you glance over your left shoulder before turning left?

To check for cyclists
To help keep your balance
To look for traffic signs
To check for potholes

What does this sign mean?

No parking for solo motorcycles
Parking for solo motorcycles
Passing place for motorcycles
Police motorcycles only

What should you do when you see this road sign ahead?

Continue at the same speed
Slow down as you go around the bend
Slow down as you come out of the bend
Slow down before the bend

What's the ‘lifesaver’ when riding a motorcycle?

A certificate every motorcyclist must have
A final rearward glance before changing direction
A part of the motorcycle tool kit
A mirror fitted to check blind spots

Who can carry out compulsory basic training (CBT)?

Any approved driving instructor (ADI)
Any road safety officer
Any Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)-approved training body
Any motorcycle main dealer

What should you do if you're about to ride home, but you can't find the glasses you need to wear?

Ride home slowly, keeping to quiet roads
Borrow a friend’s glasses and use those
Ride home at night, so that the lights will help you
Find a way of getting home without riding

When will your overall stopping distance be increased?

When you're riding at night
When you're riding in fog
When you're riding with a passenger
When you're riding up a hill

Why should you be careful when you're riding on roads where trams also operate?

Trams can't steer to avoid you
Trams give off harmful exhaust fumes
Trams are noisy and slow
Trams can brake very quickly

You're riding on a busy dual carriageway. What should you do before you change lanes?

Rely totally on your mirrors
Always increase your speed
Signal so that others will give way
Use mirrors and shoulder checks

When should you use the engine cut-out switch?

To stop the engine in an emergency
To stop the engine after a short journey
To save wear on the ignition switch
To start the engine if you lose the key

You have stopped in an emergency refuge area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?

Use the emergency telephone
Give an arm signal as you are moving off
Switch on your vehicle's headlights
Move away with your hazard lights on

What should you do if a trailer you're towing swerves or snakes?

Ease off the throttle and reduce your speed
Let go of the handlebars and let it correct itself
Brake hard and hold the brake on
Accelerate until it stabilises itself

What's the most important reason to keep your motorcycle well maintained?

To accelerate faster than other traffic
So the motorcycle doesn't struggle when carrying panniers
To keep the motorcycle roadworthy
So the motorcycle can carry a passenger

You're following a large vehicle that's travelling at 40 mph. Where should you position your motorcycle?

Close behind the vehicle, to make it easier to overtake
To the left of the road, to make it easier to be seen
Close to the vehicle, to keep out of the wind
Well back, so that you can see past the vehicle

What does this sign mean?

Side winds
Airport
Slippery road
Service area

When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

Only in an emergency
If you feel tired and need to rest
If you've gone past your exit
To answer your mobile phone

What's the safest way to stop when the road is wet?

Change gear without braking
Use the back brake only
Use the front brake only
Use both brakes

You're about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care?

When would you use the engine cut-out switch?

To reduce speed in an emergency
To prevent the motorcycle being stolen
To stop the engine normally
To stop the engine in an emergency

What does the term ‘lifesaver’ mean?

A rearward glance just before manoeuvring
An approved safety helmet
A reflective jacket
The two-second rule

You're riding a motorcycle during the day. What would help to make you more visible to other road users?

Wearing a black helmet
Wearing a brightly coloured helmet
Switching off your headlights
Wearing a dark jacket

You're riding in heavy rain. Your rear wheel skids as you accelerate. What must you do to regain control?

Change down to a lower gear
Ease off the throttle
Brake to reduce speed
Put your feet down

You're travelling along a motorway. Where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?

On a steep gradient
Before a service area
Before a junction
Along the hard shoulder

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