Bike Test 3

If you have not ridden a particular motorcycle before, you should:

Not go faster than 30 km/h.

Use the rear brake only.

Allow extra stopping distance.

Correct! Wrong!

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this?

To warn of a radar speed trap ahead

To show that they're giving way to you

To warn you of their presence

To let you know there's a fault with your vehicle

Correct! Wrong!

How should you ride at night on a busy main road?

With main-beam headlights on at all times

Wearing non-reflective dark clothing

Using dipped-beam headlights

Wearing tinted glasses or a tinted visor

Correct! Wrong!

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will your red light change?

When you start to edge forward onto the crossing

When the pedestrians have reached a safe position

When the pedestrians are clear of the front of your motorcycle

When a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Correct! Wrong!

You're riding on the motorway. Well before you reach your intended exit, where should you position your motorcycle?

In the middle lane

In the left-hand lane

On the hard shoulder

In any lane

Correct! Wrong!

Which road surface is most likely to reduce the stability of your motorcycle?

Tarmac

Shellgrip

Concrete

Loose gravel

Correct! Wrong!

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

Correct! Wrong!

Why should you be careful when riding on roads where electric trams operate?

They can't steer to avoid you

They give off harmful exhaust fumes

They're noisy and slow

They can brake very quickly

Correct! Wrong!

You're following a large vehicle 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

Correct! Wrong!

You're riding up to a zebra crossing. You intend to stop for waiting pedestrians. How could you let them know you're stopping?

By signalling with your left arm

By waving them across

By flashing your headlights

By signalling with your right arm

Correct! Wrong!

Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?

Yes, but for no more than 30 minutes

Yes, in daylight hours

No, not at any time

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do before you start a journey in foggy conditions?

Make sure that you have a spare visor with you

Make sure that you have a warm drink with you

Check that the battery is fully charged

Check that your lights are working

Correct! Wrong!

You aren’t sure whether your cough medicine will affect your ability to ride safely. What should you do?

Ask a friend or relative for advice

Ride if you feel all right

Don't take the medicine

Ask your doctor

Correct! Wrong!

What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

70 mph

60 mph

50 mph

30 mph

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Which of these is needed before you can legally use a vehicle on the road?

Breakdown cover

Proof of your identity

A valid driving licence

A vehicle handbook

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You’re following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Right

Any direction

Left

Straight ahead

Correct! Wrong!

Your motorcycle isn’t fitted with daytime running lights. When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

On narrow streets

In poor visibility

On country roads

When parking

Correct! Wrong!

You’re riding on an exposed stretch of motorway and there’s a strong side wind. When should you take extra care?

As you approach an exit slip road

When there’s slow queuing traffic

When you overtake a large vehicle

As you approach a service area

Correct! Wrong!

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

When bystanders will help you

When there's further danger

When bystanders advise you to

When an ambulance is on its way

Correct! Wrong!

What can you do to prevent a cable-operated clutch from becoming stiff?

Keep the cable tight

Keep the cable dry

Keep the cable slack

Keep the cable oiled

Correct! Wrong!

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Press firmly between their shoulders

Place their arms by their side

Give them a hot sweet drink

Check their airway remains clear

Correct! Wrong!

Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs?

Between the carriageway and the central reservation

Separating driving lanes

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

At slip-road entrances and exits

Correct! Wrong!

You’re riding in fast-flowing traffic. The vehicle behind is following too closely. What should you do?

Apply the brakes sharply to warn the driver behind

Accelerate to get away from the vehicle behind you

Slow down as quickly as possible by braking

Slow down gradually to increase the gap in front of you

Correct! Wrong!

Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

50 mph

60 mph

70 mph

80 mph

Correct! Wrong!

You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. What should you do?

Flash your headlights

Turn your head away

Close your eyes

Slow down or stop

Correct! Wrong!

You’ve stopped at an incident to give help. What should you do?

Keep injured people on the move by walking them around

Give injured people something to eat

Keep injured people warm and comfortable

Give injured people a warm drink

Correct! Wrong!

Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.’ What does this refer to?

The time you should keep your foot down at a junction

The time you should allow to restart a stalled engine

The time gap when following another vehicle in good conditions

The time recommended when using the choke

Correct! Wrong!

Oil is leaking from your forks. Why shouldn’t you ride a motorcycle in this condition?

Your suspension will be ineffective

The forks will quickly begin to rust

Your steering is likely to seize up

The motorcycle will become too noisy

Correct! Wrong!

At an incident, what should you do with a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Remove anything that's blocking their airway

Raise their legs to help with circulation

Keep their head tilted forwards as far as possible

Try to give them something to drink

Correct! Wrong!

You’re convicted of riding after drinking too much alcohol. How could this affect your insurance?

You'll only be able to get third-party cover

Your insurance may become invalid

Cover will only be given for riding smaller motorcycles

The amount of excess you pay will be reduced

Correct! Wrong!

You’re travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?

Flashing amber lights above your lane

A driver who has broken down

A traffic officer

Pedestrians on the hard shoulder

Correct! Wrong!

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Another vehicle may be coming

They may not be looking

They may not be ready to cross

It's safer for you to carry on

Correct! Wrong!

What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres?

1 mm

4 mm

1.6 mm

2.5 mm

Correct! Wrong!

What should you do before fitting a sidecar to a motorcycle?

Have the wheels balanced

Check that the motorcycle is suitable

Pass the extended motorcycle test

Have the engine tuned

Correct! Wrong!

What benefit will you see if you have your motorcycle serviced regularly?

Better fuel economy

Increased exhaust emissions

A refund on your vehicle excise duty

Lower insurance premiums

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You’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will your red light change?

When you start to edge forward onto the crossing

When the pedestrians have reached a safe position

When the pedestrians are clear of the front of your motorcycle

When a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Correct! Wrong!

Which person’s signal to stop must you obey?

A motorcyclist

A bus driver

A pedestrian

A police officer

Correct! Wrong!

You’re on a well-lit road at night, in a built-up area. How will using dipped headlights help?

You can be easily seen by others

You can switch to main beam quickly

You can go at a much faster speed

You can see further along the road

Correct! Wrong!

You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the lights of an approaching vehicle. What should you do?

Flash your headlights

Switch to main beam

Slow down and stop if necessary

Switch off your headlights

Correct! Wrong!

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?

By double or single yellow lines

By street lighting

By pedestrian islands

By hazard warning lines

Correct! Wrong!

How will riding a motorcycle and sidecar differ from riding a solo motorcycle?

It will improve your fuel consumption

It will require a different riding technique

It will allow you to brake later for hazards

It will allow you to corner more quickly

Correct! Wrong!

You hold a provisional motorcycle licence. What does this licence restrict you from doing?

Exceeding 30 mph

Carrying a pillion passenger

Riding on a dual carriageway

Riding after dark

Correct! Wrong!

How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?

As an acceleration lane

As a high-speed lane

As a right-turn lane

As an overtaking lane

Correct! Wrong!

You’re planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?

Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

Yes, regular stops help concentration

No, only fuel stops will be needed

No, you’ll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

Correct! Wrong!

You’re on a dual carriageway. Ahead, you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

A doctor on call

An ambulance

A disabled person’s vehicle

A fire engine

Correct! Wrong!

If you have not ridden a particular motorcycle before, you should:

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. In which situation are they allowed to do this?

How should you ride at night on a busy main road?

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will your red light change?

You're riding on the motorway. Well before you reach your intended exit, where should you position your motorcycle?

Which road surface is most likely to reduce the stability of your motorcycle?

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

Why should you be careful when riding on roads where electric trams operate?

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

You're riding up to a zebra crossing. You intend to stop for waiting pedestrians. How could you let them know you're stopping?

Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?

What should you do before you start a journey in foggy conditions?

You aren’t sure whether your cough medicine will affect your ability to ride safely. What should you do?

What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

Which of these is needed before you can legally use a vehicle on the road?

You’re following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Your motorcycle isn’t fitted with daytime running lights. When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

You’re riding on an exposed stretch of motorway and there’s a strong side wind. When should you take extra care?

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

What can you do to prevent a cable-operated clutch from becoming stiff?

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs?

You’re riding in fast-flowing traffic. The vehicle behind is following too closely. What should you do?

Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. What should you do?

You’ve stopped at an incident to give help. What should you do?

Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.’ What does this refer to?

Oil is leaking from your forks. Why shouldn’t you ride a motorcycle in this condition?

At an incident, what should you do with a casualty who has stopped breathing?

You’re convicted of riding after drinking too much alcohol. How could this affect your insurance?

You’re travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these?

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres?

What should you do before fitting a sidecar to a motorcycle?

What benefit will you see if you have your motorcycle serviced regularly?

You’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will your red light change?

Which person’s signal to stop must you obey?

You’re on a well-lit road at night, in a built-up area. How will using dipped headlights help?

You’re riding at night and are dazzled by the lights of an approaching vehicle. What should you do?

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?

How will riding a motorcycle and sidecar differ from riding a solo motorcycle?

You hold a provisional motorcycle licence. What does this licence restrict you from doing?

How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?

You’re planning a long journey. Do you need to plan rest stops?

You’re on a dual carriageway. Ahead, you see a vehicle with an amber flashing light. What could this be?

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