Motorcycle Loading Motorbike Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 24, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Motorcycle Loading Motorbike Test 1. Who's responsible for making sure that a motorcycle is correctly loaded? The rider of the motorcycle The owner of the items being carried The licensing authority The owner of the motorcycle 2. What should you check when you fit a sidecar to your motorcycle? That the sidecar has a registration plate That the sidecar is correctly aligned That the sidecar has a waterproof cover That the sidecar has a spare wheel 3. What might need to be adjusted if you carry a pillion passenger? Indicators Exhaust Fairing Headlights 4. What are the minimum test vehicle requirements for a motorcycle used to obtain a full category 'A' licence? Solo, with a maximum power of at least 25 kW (33 bhp) Solo, with a maximum power of at least 11 kW (14.6 bhp) Fitted with a sidecar, and with a maximum power of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp) Solo, with a maximum power of at least 40 kW (53.6 bhp) 5. What restrictions apply if you're towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway? You must not exceed 50 mph You must not overtake You must have a stabiliser fitted You must not use the right-hand lane 6. What's the maximum width allowed for a trailer being towed by a motorcycle? 0.5 metres (1 foot 8 inches) 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) 1.5 metres (4 feet 11 inches) 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) 7. What items should you carry in a motorcycle top box? Heavy items Personal items Emergency items Lightweight items 8. How is a learner motorcyclist’s licence restricted? They mustn't carry a pillion passenger They mustn't use the right-hand lane on dual carriageways They mustn't carry panniers on their motorcycle They mustn't ride faster than 30 mph 9. What should you do when you tow a trailer with your motorcycle? Make sure the motorcycle also has a sidecar Make sure the trailer weighs more than the motorcycle Make sure the trailer is fitted with brakes Make sure the trailer isn't more than 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) wide 10. What must you have if you want to carry a pillion passenger on your motorcycle? A full car licence A full motorcycle licence Comprehensive insurance Breakdown insurance 11. What does a person need to do when they ride as a pillion passenger? Have a provisional motorcycle licence Be lighter than the rider Wear a motorcycle helmet Give signals for the rider 12. What may you need to adjust when you're carrying a heavy load on your motorcycle? The footrests The gear lever The seat height The tyre pressure 13. You're carrying a pillion passenger on your motorcycle. What should you do when you're following other traffic? Keep to your normal following distance Get your passenger to keep checking behind Keep further back than you normally wouldKeep further back than you normally would Get your passenger to signal for you 14. When can you carry a child as a pillion passenger? When they're over 14 years old When they're over 16 years old When they can reach the floor from the seat When they can reach the handholds and footrests 15. How will a heavy load in your top box affect your motorcycle? It will improve stability It will reduce stability It will reduce tyre wear It will improve braking 16. You hold a provisional motorcycle licence. Are you allowed to carry a pillion passenger? Only if the passenger holds a full licence Not at any time Not unless you're undergoing training Only if the passenger is under 21 17. What should you do before fitting a sidecar to a motorcycle? Have the wheels balanced Have the engine tuned Pass the extended motorcycle test Check that the motorcycle is suitable 18. What could be affected if you fit a bulky tank bag to your motorcycle? Your ability to steer Your ability to accelerate Your view ahead Your insurance premium 19. What must your motorcycle have if you're going to carry a pillion passenger? A passenger seat and footrests A passenger communication system A passenger luggage box A passenger grab handle and an adjustable shock absorber 20. You're carrying a pillion passenger on your motorcycle. What should you adjust to allow for the extra weight? The preload on the front forks The preload on the rear shock absorber(s) The balance of the rear wheel The front and rear wheel alignment 21. What should your pillion passenger do while you're riding around a bend? Give arm signals for you Check behind for other vehicles Lean with you Lean to one side to see ahead 22. What should a pillion passenger do while they're being carried on a motorcycle? Give the rider directions Lean with the rider when going around bends Take rear observation for the rider Give arm signals for the rider 23. What may be seriously affected if you overload your motorcycle? The gearbox The weather protection The handling The battery life 24. What's the speed limit on a single carriageway road for a motorcycle towing a trailer? 50 mph 40 mph 60 mph 70 mph 25. What effect will a sidecar have when it's fitted to your motorcycle? It will reduce the motorcycle's stability It will make the steering lighter It will increase the stopping distance It will increase the fuel economy 26. 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 27. You're using throwover saddlebags. Why is it important to make sure they're evenly loaded? Uneven loads can make the engine overheat Uneven loads can make the motorcycle uncomfortable Uneven loads can make the motorcycle unstable Uneven loads can make the battery overcharge 28. What might you need to adjust when you carry a heavy load on your motorcycle? The seat height The rear brake The steering-head bearings The tyre pressures 29. When may you tow a trailer behind your motorcycle? When you display a ‘long vehicle’ sign on the back of the trailer When you have fitted a larger battery to your motorcycle When you hold a full motorcycle licence When your motorcycle has shaft drive 30. How will riding a motorcycle and sidecar differ from riding a solo motorcycle? It will allow you to corner more quickly It will allow you to brake later for hazards It will require a different riding technique It will improve your fuel consumption 31. 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 32. What must you do when you're carrying a load on your motorcycle's luggage rack? Make sure the load is securely fastened Make sure the load is unevenly balanced Make sure the load is highly visible Make sure the load is covered with plastic sheeting 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.
