Motorcycle Handling Motorbike Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 24, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Motorcycle Handling Motorbike Test 1. You're sitting on a stationary motorcycle. What should you be able to do when you're checking your riding position? Just touch the ground with your toes Place both feet on the ground Operate the centre stand Adjust your mirrors by stretching 2. Your motorcycle doesn't have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly? Apply the rear brake only Apply the front brake only Apply the front brake just before the rear brake Apply the rear brake just before the front brake 3. Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen? When you're going uphill When you're accelerating When you're braking When you're cornering 4. How is the road surface affected when it rains after a long, dry, hot spell? It can become unusually slippery It can give better grip It can become covered in grit It can melt and break up 5. Where's the best place to park your motorcycle? On soft tarmac On bumpy ground On grass On firm, level ground 6. What must you do when you're overtaking a car at night? Flash your headlights before overtaking Select a higher gear Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking Make sure you don't dazzle other road users 7. The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering? To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain coversTo avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement 8. 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 your lights are working Check that the battery is fully charged 9. In normal riding conditions, when should you brake? When the motorcycle is exceeding the speed limit When the motorcycle is being turned or ridden through a bend When the motorcycle is travelling below 20 mph When the motorcycle is upright and moving in a straight line 10. What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions? Follow other vehicles’ tail lights closely Avoid using dipped headlights Leave plenty of time for your journey Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead 11. What will happen if you look down at the front wheel while riding? It will make your steering lighter It will improve your balance You'll use less fuel You'll upset your balance 12. Which type of road surface increases the risk of skidding for motorcyclists? Tar banding Dry tarmac Concrete Asphalt 13. 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 14. You're on a motorway at night. When may you have your headlights switched off? When there are vehicles close in front of you When you're travelling below 50 mph When the motorway is lit When your motorcycle is broken down on the hard shoulder 15. You're riding a motorcycle that doesn't have anti-lock brakes (ABS). What should you do if braking too hard has caused both wheels to skid? Release both brakes together Release the front brake, then the rear brake Release the front brake only Release the rear brake only 16. What's the reason for traffic-calming measures? To stop road rage To make overtaking easier To slow traffic down To make parking easier 17. Why should you reduce your speed when you're driving or riding in fog? The brakes don't work as well You'll be dazzled by other headlights The engine will take longer to warm up It's more difficult to see what's ahead 18. What's a rumble device designed to do? Give directions Prevent cattle escaping Alert you to low tyre pressure Alert you to a hazard 20. What will affect the stopping distance of your motorcycle? The drive-chain adjustment The condition of the tyres The time of day The street lighting 20. What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road? To show a safe distance between vehicles To keep the area clear of traffic To make you aware of your speed To warn you to change direction 21. Your motorcycle doesn't have linked brakes. What should you do when braking normally to a stop? Apply only the front brake Apply only the rear brake Apply both brakes smoothly Apply either of the brakes gently 22. What will happen if you ride with your clutch lever pulled in for longer than is necessary? It will increase wear on the gearbox It will increase petrol consumption It will reduce your control of the motorcycle It will reduce the grip of the tyres 23. What does a traction control system (TCS) help to prevent? Wheelspin when accelerating Skidding when braking too hard Uneven front tyre wear Uneven rear tyre wear 24. You're riding a motorcycle that doesn't have anti-lock brakes (ABS). What should you do if you have to brake sharply and your motorcycle starts to skid? Continue braking and select a low gear Apply the brakes harder for better grip Select neutral and use the front brake only Release and reapply the brakes 25. Where should you normally position your motorcycle while you're riding on the road? Close to the kerb In the centre of your lane On the right of your lane Near the centre of the road 26. What should you do if you have to park on the road while visibility is reduced by fog? Leave parking lights on Leave no lights on Leave dipped headlights on Leave main-beam headlights on 27. When may you wait in a box junction? When you're stationary in a queue of traffic When approaching a pelican crossing When approaching a zebra crossing When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right 28. You're riding on a wet road. How should you use the brakes in these conditions? Apply the rear brake well before the front brake Apply the front brake just before the rear brake Avoid using the front brake at all Avoid using the rear brake at all 29. What can motorcyclists do to improve their safety on the road? Anticipate the actions of others Stay just above the speed limit Keep positioned close to the kerb Remain well below the speed limit 30. What should you do when you're overtaking at night? Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights Sound your horn twice before moving out Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards Beware of bends in the road ahead 31. What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid? Riding in wet weather Catching your foot on the ground Cornering too fast Riding in the winter 32. How can you see spilt fuel on a wet road? By a rainbow-coloured pattern on the road surface By a series of skid marks on the road surface By a dull non-reflective road surface By a highly polished road surface 33. What should you do if you ride over broken glass and get a puncture? Close the throttle and roll to a stop Brake to a stop as quickly as possible Release your grip on the handlebars Steer from side to side to keep your balance 34. What can cause a motorcycle to skid? Braking too gently Feathering the throttle Staying upright when cornering Braking too hard 35. What should the motorcyclist do as they approach this junction? Stop, as the car has right of way Slow down and be ready to stop Dip their headlights and keep near the left-hand kerb Speed up to clear the junction without delay 36. You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you? Sound your horn Overtake as soon as you can Flash your headlights Slow down and stay behind 37. 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 38. You're travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance? It will be doubled It will be halved It will be ten times greater It will be no different 39. It's very cold and the road looks wet. What should you do if you can't hear any road noise as you ride? Continue riding at the same speed Ride slowly in as high a gear as possible Ride in as low a gear as possible Brake sharply to see if the road is slippery 40. Your motorcycle is parked on a two-way road. How should you get on the machine? From the right and apply the rear brake From the left and leave the brakes alone From the left and apply the front brake From the right and leave the brakes alone 41. It's been raining after a long dry spell. How will the road surface be affected? It will be rough It will be flooded It will be sticky It will be slippery 42. Why should you be careful when riding over tram lines? Tram lines are always ‘live’ Trams have priority The steel rails will be raised above the road surface The steel rails can be slippery 43. What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road? Reverse back to the main road Carry out an emergency stop Stop at a passing place Switch on your hazard warning lights 44. What should you do when you're approaching a road that has a surface of loose chippings? Ride normally Speed up Slow down Stop suddenly 45. The road is wet and you're filtering past a line of queuing traffic. Why should you take particular care if you ride on painted road markings? You won't be seen in driver's mirrors Painted road markings can be slippery when they're wet You won't be able to see the road studs Painted road markings create more spray than normal road surface 46. What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway? Green Amber Red White 47. When should you wear full protective clothing while riding a motorcycle? At all times Only on faster, open roads Just on long journeys Only during bad weather 48. Why should you test your brakes after this hazard? You'll be on a slippery road Your brakes will be wet You'll be going down a long hill You'll have just crossed a long bridge 49. What should you do when you're riding in windy conditions? Stay close to large vehicles Keep your speed up Keep your speed down Stay close to the gutter 50. What would make a rainbow-coloured pattern on a wet road surface? An uneven road surface A worn road surface Fuel spilt on the road Mud on the road 51. Which plate may appear with this road sign? 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.
