Hazard Awareness Motorbike Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 24, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Hazard Awareness Motorbike Test 1. Where would it be unsafe to overtake? On a single carriageway On a one-way street Approaching a junction Travelling up a long hill 2. What must you do at this junction? Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly Stop only if there's traffic on the main road Stop only if you're turning right 3. When must you wear your glasses if you need them to read vehicle number plates at the required distance? Only in bad weather conditions At all times when riding Only when you think it's necessary Only in bad light or at night time 4. You're following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right? Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction Accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left 5. Why are place names painted on the road surface? To restrict the flow of traffic To warn of oncoming traffic To help you select the correct lane in good time To prevent you from changing lanes 6. Do you need to plan rest stops when you’re planning a long journey? Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour Yes, regular stops help concentration No, you’ll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible No, only fuel stops will be needed 7. Why should you check over your shoulder before turning right into a side road? To make sure the side road is clear To check for emerging traffic To check for overtaking vehicles To confirm your intention to turn 8. Take a check over your shoulder before committing yourself to a manoeuvre. This is especially important when turning right, as other road users may not have seen your signal or may not understand your intentions A broken-down vehicle A school bus An ice-cream van A private ambulance 9. How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride? Your ability to judge speed will be reduced Your confidence will be reduced Your reactions will be faster Your awareness of danger will be improved 10. 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 11. What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard? Ignore the error and stay calm Flash your lights to show your annoyance Sound your horn to show your annoyance Overtake as soon as possible 12. What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do? Continue at the same speed Sound the horn Drive through quickly Slow down and get ready to stop 13. What should you do if the red lights start flashing as you approach a level crossing? Go over it quickly Go over it carefully Stop before the barrier Switch on your hazard warning lights 14. Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction? The road surface is poor The footpath is narrow The kerbs are high The view is restricted 15. How are you likely to be affected by drinking alcohol? You'll be more cautious and perceptive The speed of your reactions will increase Your judgement of speed will be worse Your awareness of danger will improve 16. What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator? Flash your lights to alert the driver Sound your horn before overtaking Overtake on the left if there's room Stay behind and don't overtake 17. What is a known effect of drinking alcohol? Faster reactions Colour blindness Poor judgement Increased concentration 18. Which type of glasses shouldn't be worn when riding at night? Half-moon Round Bifocal Tinted 19. What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway? An ambulance A fire engine A doctor on call A tractor 20. Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop? There's a zebra crossing ahead There are driveways on the left People may cross the road in front of it The road surface will be slippery 21. What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge? Move out to the centre of the road before going through Find another route; this one is only for high vehicles Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road Move across to the right-hand side before going through 22. What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street? Glare from the sun Lack of road markings Children running out between vehicles Large goods vehicles 23. You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it's showing this sign? Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry 24. What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist? The cyclist may move to the left and dismount The cyclist may swerve into the road The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road 25. What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of? Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision The black car may stop suddenly The bus may move out into the road Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right 26. What should you do if you aren't sure whether your cough medicine will affect your ability to ride safely? Ask your doctor Don't take the medicine Ride if you feel all right Ask a friend or relative for advice 27. What hazard would you expect if you ride on a very hot day? Mud on the road A soft road surface Queuing traffic Brake fade 28. You're going to a social event and alcohol will be available. What's the safest thing to do if you'll be riding your motorcycle shortly afterwards? Stay just below the legal limit Have soft drinks and alcohol in turn Don’t go beyond the legal limit Stick to non-alcoholic drinks 29. Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? They give a wider field of vision They totally cover blind spots They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind They make the traffic behind look bigger 30. Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard? Because of the level crossing Because it’s hard to see to the right Because of approaching traffic Because of animals crossing 31. What should you do as you approach this cyclist? Try to overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction Flash your headlights at the cyclist Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn Rev your engine so the cyclist knows you're following behind 32. Why should you wear ear plugs when you're riding a motorcycle? To help prevent hearing damage To make you less aware of traffic To help keep you warm To make your helmet fit better 33. What's the main hazard shown in this picture? Vehicles turning right Vehicles doing U-turns The cyclist crossing the road Parked cars around the corner 34. What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of? The uneven road surface Traffic following behind Doors opening on parked cars Empty parking spaces 35. How could your insurance be affected if you're convicted of riding after drinking too much alcohol? Your insurance may become invalid The amount of excess you pay will be reduced You'll only be able to get third-party cover Cover will only be given for riding smaller motorcycles 36. When may you use your motorcycle's hazard warning lights? When you're riding on a motorway, to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead When you’re double parked on a two-way road When your direction indicators aren't working When you're riding in town, to warn oncoming traffic that you intend to stop 37. What should you expect if you see this sign ahead? The road will go steeply uphill The road will go steeply downhill The road will bend sharply to the left The road will bend sharply to the right 38. 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 39. How would age affect an older person's driving ability? They won't be able to obtain car insurance They'll need glasses to read road signs They'll take longer to react to hazards They won't signal at junctions 40. When should you use hazard warning lights? When you're double-parked on a two-way road When your direction indicators aren't working When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop When your motorcycle has broken down and is causing an obstruction 41. How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures? At a reduced speed At the speed limit In the centre of the road With headlights on dipped beam 43. Which road user has caused a hazard? The parked car (arrowed A) The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B) The moving car (arrowed C) The car turning (arrowed D) 43. A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely? Stop and take a break Shout abusive language Gesture to them with your hand Follow them, flashing your headlights 44. What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic? Go ahead Stop Turn left Turn right 45. Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous? Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only 46. You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed? Brake and stop only for large vehicles Brake sharply to a stop before looking Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop Be prepared to stop for any traffic 47. Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge? Bicycles Buses Motorcycles Cars 48. Where would you expect to see these markers? On a motorway sign On a railway bridge On a large goods vehicle On a diversion sign 49. What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do? Wave towards the pedestrians who are waiting to cross Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road Tell the pedestrian in the road she shouldn't have crossed 50. What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road? Lorry Bicycle Car Motorcycle 51. Which arm signal means 'I intend to slow down or stop'? A. B. C. D. Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
