Rules of the Road Motorbike Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 24, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Rules of the Road Motorbike Test 1. You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane? Continue in that lane Force your way into the lane you need Stop until the area has cleared Use arm signals to help you change lane 2. What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed? Obey the speed limit Obey the limit, but only during rush hour Ignore the displayed limit Use your own judgement; the limit is only advisory 3. What should you fit to your motorcycle if you're going abroad and you'll be riding on the right-hand side of the road? Twin headlights Headlight deflectors Tinted yellow brake lights Tinted red indicator lenses 4. How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabout? Signal right on the approach and then left to leave the roundabout Signal left after you leave the roundabout and enter the new road Signal right on the approach to the roundabout and keep the signal on Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take 5. What's the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway? 30 mph 50 mph 60 mph 70 mph 6. Where will you see these red and white markers? Approaching the end of a motorway Approaching a concealed level crossing Approaching a concealed speed-limit sign Approaching the end of a dual carriageway 7. You're riding towards roadworks where temporary traffic lights are on red. What should you do if the road ahead is clear? Ride on with extreme caution Ride on at normal speed Carry on if approaching cars have stopped Wait for the green light 8. You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights? So that you can see further along the road So that you can go at a much faster speed So that you can switch to main beam quickly So that you can be easily seen by others 9. When must you stop your motorcycle? At a clear pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing At an empty zebra crossing When signalled to do so by a police officer At a junction with double broken white lines 10. What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing? Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing Stop before you reach the zigzag lines and let them cross Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross Ignore them as they're still on the pavement 11. When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway? When you're turning right or overtaking When you're passing a side road on the left When you're staying at the minimum allowed speed When you're travelling at a constant high speed 12. Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout? Sports car Van Estate car Long vehicle 13. You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down? So that oncoming traffic can see you more clearly You may set off car alarms There may be delivery lorries on the street Children may run out from between the vehicles 14. What should you do when you're filtering through slow-moving or stationary traffic? Watch for vehicles emerging from side roads Continually use your horn as a warning Stand up on the footrests for a good view ahead Ride with your hazard warning lights on 15. Who is authorised to signal you to stop? A motorcyclist A pedestrian A police officer A bus driver 16. When may you stop on a clearway? Never When it's busy In the rush hour During daylight hours 17. Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads? The larger vehicle No-one has priority The faster vehicle The smaller vehicle 18. What's the meaning of this sign? No entry Waiting restrictions National speed limit School crossing patrol 19. You're turning right at this crossroads. The oncoming driver is also turning right. Why is it safer to turn behind the car? So you can see approaching traffic So you can keep close to the kerb So you can keep clear of following traffic So you can make oncoming vehicles stop 20. What does this sign mean? No through road End of traffic-calming zone Free-parking zone ends End of controlled parking zone 21. Which road users benefit from toucan crossings? Car drivers and motorcyclists Cyclists and pedestrians Bus and lorry drivers Tram and train drivers 22. What does this sign mean? No parking for solo motorcycles Parking for solo motorcycles Passing place for motorcycles Police motorcycles only 23. What will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed-limit signs? 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 24. What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway? 40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 70 mph 25. You're looking for somewhere to park your motorcycle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the area is full, except for spaces marked ‘disabled use’? Use one of these spaces because elsewhere is full Park in one of these spaces but stay with your motorcycle Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free Wait for a regular parking space to become free 26. You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing? Carry on waiting Phone the signal operator Edge over the stop line and look for trains Park and investigate 27. When may you enter a box junction? When there are fewer than two vehicles ahead When signalled by another road user When your exit road is clear When traffic signs direct you 28. What's the meaning of this sign? Local speed limit applies No waiting on the carriageway National speed limit applies No entry for vehicles 29. What does this sign mean? Minimum speed 30 mph End of maximum speed End of minimum speed Maximum speed 30 mph 28. What should you do when there's an obstruction on your side of the road? Carry on, as you have priority Give way to oncoming traffic Wave oncoming vehicles through Accelerate to get past first 31. Which lane must not be used by a motorcyclist? Crawler lane Overtaking lane Acceleration lane Tram lane 32. What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit? Park facing the traffic Leave parking lights switched on Leave dipped headlights switched on Park near a street light 33. Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout? Estate car Milk float Delivery van Long vehicle 34. What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe? Follow another vehicle as it overtakes the tractor Sound your horn to make the tractor driver pull over Speed past, flashing your lights at oncoming traffic Stay behind it if you're in any doubt 35. You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle? Proceed to the central reservation and wait Wait until the road is clear in both directions Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way Emerge slightly to show your intentions 36. What's the nearest you may park to a junction? 10 metres (32 feet) 12 metres (39 feet) 15 metres (49 feet) 20 metres (66 feet) 37. There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated? By hazard warning lines By street lighting By pedestrian islands By double or single yellow lines 38. What's the minimum engine size required to tow a trailer with your motorcycle? 50 cc 125 cc 525 cc 1000 cc 39. You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park? At or near a bus stop In a designated parking space Near the brow of a hill On the approach to a level crossing 40. You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road? When you're in a one-way street When you have your sidelights on When you're more than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction When you're under a lamppost 41. You're on a narrow road with passing places. What should you do if a car is coming towards you? Pull into a passing place on your right Force the other driver to reverse Turn round and ride back to the main road Pull into a passing place on your left 42. When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway? When you're overtaking only When you're overtaking or turning right When you're using cruise control When you're turning right only 43. You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle? You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear You'll have more time to turn You'll be able to turn without stopping 44. What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout? Signal left before leaving the roundabout Don't signal at any time Signal right when you're approaching the roundabout Signal left when you're approaching the roundabout 45. 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 46. You're travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle? When signalled to stop by a roadworks supervisor When signalled to stop by a traffic officer When signalled to stop by a pedestrian on the hard shoulder When signalled to stop by a driver who has broken down 47. 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 48. What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles? 30 mph 50 mph 60 mph 70 mph 49. When may you stop and wait in a box junction? When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right When you're in a queue of traffic turning left When you're in a queue of traffic going ahead When you're on a roundabout 50. You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left? If the line nearest to you is broken When there are no yellow lines To pick up or set down passengers During daylight hours only 51. Where may you overtake on a one-way street? Only on the left-hand side Overtaking isn't allowed Only on the right-hand side On either the right or the left 52. You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber? Give way to pedestrians on the crossing Move off immediately without any hesitation Wait for the green light before moving off Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows 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.
