Safety & Your Motorcycle Motorbike Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 24, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Safety & Your Motorcycle Motorbike Test 1. You're wearing a motorcycle safety helmet while riding your motorcycle. What would make the helmet illegal? If the helmet isn't fastened correctly If the helmet is more than four years old If the helmet is borrowed from a friend If the helmet doesn't have chin protection 2. What should you use to clean visors and goggles? Petrol White spirit Anti-freeze Soapy water 3. How should you maintain cable-operated brakes? By removing all free play at the lever or pedal By checking them at normal operating temperature By always fitting new ones for the MOT By lubricating and adjusting them regularly 4. Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times? You'll have an easier journey You'll have a more stressful journey Your journey time will be longer It will cause more traffic congestion 5. What would cause your steering to feel wobbly? Tyre pressure is too high Incorrectly adjusted brakes Worn steering-head bearings A broken clutch cable 6. How could you safeguard your motorcycle against the risk of fire? Keep water levels above maximum Check out any strong smell of petrol Avoid riding with a full tank of petrol Use unleaded petrol 7. When should you consider increasing your tyre pressures? When riding on a wet road When carrying a pillion passenger When travelling on an uneven surface When riding on twisty roads 8. You're involved in a crash. What should you do to reduce the risk of fire? Keep the engine running Open the choke Turn the fuel tap to reserve Use the engine cut-out switch 9. Why should motorcycle riders wear reflective clothing? To protect them from the cold To protect them from direct sunlight To be seen better in daylight To be seen better at night 10. You've adjusted your motorcycle's drive chain. If this isn't done properly, what problem could it cause? Inaccurate speedometer reading Loss of braking power Incorrect rear wheel alignment Excessive fuel consumption 11. When should you check the engine oil level? Before a long journey When the engine is hot Early in the morning Before the MOT test 12. The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up? Battery acid Distilled water Engine oil Engine coolant 13. You’re riding on a quiet road. What should you do if your visor fogs up? Continue at a reduced speed Stop as soon as it's safe and wipe it Build up speed to increase the air flow Close the helmet air vents 14. What should you do when you leave your motorcycle parked? Remove the battery lead Pull it onto the kerb Use the steering lock Leave the parking lights on 15. What problem could be caused by putting too much oil in your engine? Low oil pressure Engine overheating Stiffer gear changes Oil leaks 16. You're riding a motorcycle during the day. What would help to make you more visible to other road users? Wearing a black helmet Wearing a brightly coloured helmet Switching off your headlights Wearing a dark jacket 17. What should you do when you're riding a motorcycle in very hot weather? Ride with your visor fully open Wear protective clothing Wear trainers instead of boots Slacken your helmet strap 18. What's the purpose of a catalytic converter? To reduce fuel consumption To reduce the risk of fire To reduce harmful exhaust gases To reduce engine wear 19. How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery? Bury it in your garden Put it in the dustbin Take it to a local-authority disposal site Leave it on waste land 20. When should you use your motorcycle's engine cut-out switch? When you want to save wear and tear on the battery When you want to stop the engine for a short time When you want to stop the engine in an emergency When you want to save wear and tear on the ignition 21. When should tyre pressures be checked? A. After any lengthy journey After travelling at high speed When tyres are hot When tyres are cold 22. A friend offers you a second-hand safety helmet for you to use. Why may this be a bad idea? It may be damaged You'll be breaking the law You'll affect your insurance cover It may be a full-face type 23. What will be the benefit of having your motorcycle engine properly maintained? It will have lower wind resistance It will have lower exhaust emissions It will reduce your insurance premiums It will reduce your journey times 24. You service your own motorcycle. How should you dispose of used engine oil? Take it to a local-authority site Pour it down a drain Tip it into a hole in the ground Put it into your dustbin 25. What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings? To separate lanes of traffic To increase traffic speed To allow pedestrians to cross To reduce traffic speed 26. You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to? The top of the battery Halfway up the battery Just below the cell plates Just above the cell plates 27. How will you benefit from having your motorcycle serviced regularly? Lower insurance premiums A refund on your vehicle tax Increased exhaust emissions Reduced risk of it breaking down 28. What's most likely to increase fuel consumption? Poor steering control Accelerating around bends Staying in high gears Harsh braking and accelerating 29. When should you increase the tyre pressures on your motorcycle? When riding in hot weather After a long journey When carrying a heavy load When riding in wet weather 30. How can you plan your route before starting a long journey? Check your vehicle handbook Ask your local garage Use a route planner on the internet Consult a travel agent 31. What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear? A faulty gearbox A faulty braking system A faulty electrical system A faulty exhaust system 32. What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low? Anti-freeze level Brake-fluid level Battery-water level Radiator-coolant level 33. How will wearing brightly coloured clothing improve your safety while you’re riding a motorcycle? You'll blend into the background It will be easier for other road users to see you You'll distract other road users It will allow you to ride faster on unlit roads at night 34. How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle? The vehicle's stopping distance would increase The flash rate of the vehicle's indicators would increase The vehicle's gear change mechanism would become stiff The vehicle's headlights would aim high 35. You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route? Your original route may be blocked Your maps may have different scales You may find you have to pay a congestion charge You may get held up by a tractor 36. You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey? Allow plenty of time for the trip Plan to travel at busy times Avoid roads with the national speed limit Prevent other drivers from overtaking 37. What does a catalytic converter reduce? Exhaust noise Fuel consumption Exhaust emissions Engine noise 38. Your motorcycle has an engine over 50 cc. What's the legal minimum depth of tread on the tyres? 1 mm 1.6 mm 2.5 mm 4 mm 39. What's the best way to stop a motorcycle and sidecar outfit rolling away if you park it on a hill? Leave it in neutral Put the rear wheel on the pavement Leave it in a low gear Park very close to another vehicle 40. What can happen if your motorcycle's wheels are out of alignment? A serious loss of power Reduced braking performance Increased tyre wear Reduced ground clearance 41. What would make a motorcycle tyre illegal? Tread less than 1.6 mm deep Tread less than 2 mm deep A large bulge in the sidewall A stone wedged in the tread 42. What could happen if you ride your motorcycle when it has a very loose drive chain? The front wheel could wobble The ignition could cut out The brakes could fail The rear wheel could lock 43. What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you're riding? Go to a dealer for an oil change Go to the nearest garage to ask their advice Ride slowly for a few miles to see if the light goes out Stop as soon as possible and try to find the cause 44. How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted? Slower-than-normal, until the shiny surface is worn off By braking hard, especially into bends Normally, but with higher tyre pressures By riding at faster-than-normal speeds 45. What should you check after you've adjusted the tension on your motorcycle's drive chain? The rear wheel alignment The tyre pressures The valve clearances The sidelights 46. When will your vehicle use more fuel? When its tyres are under-inflated When its tyres are of different makes When its tyres are over-inflated When its tyres are new 47. You're parking your motorcycle. How can you reduce the chances of it being stolen? Park in a space marked for motorcycles only Chain it to an immovable object Switch off the engine cut-out switch Leave it on its side stand 48. You're checking your direction indicators. How many times per second must they flash? Between 1 and 2 times Between 3 and 4 times Between 5 and 6 times Between 7 and 8 times 49. When must you use dipped headlights during the day? When you're riding on country roads When visibility is seriously reduced When the roads are wet When you're riding on a motorway 50. When would you use the engine cut-out switch? To reduce speed in an emergency To prevent the motorcycle being stolen To stop the engine normally To stop the engine in an emergency 51. What should you do if you find a cut in the sidewall of one of your motorcycle's tyres? Replace the tyre before riding the motorcycle Check regularly to see if it gets any worse Repair the cut before riding the motorcycle Reduce the tyre pressure before you ride 52. You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights? When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph When you're facing oncoming traffic When you're near a bus stop 53. 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 54. Oil is leaking from your motorcycle's forks. Why is this dangerous? Your suspension will be ineffective Your steering is likely to seize up The forks will quickly begin to rust The motorcycle will become too noisy 55. What could a loose drive chain cause? A locked rear wheel Wobbly wheels A braking fault Headlight misalignment 56. Your motorcycle has a faulty oil seal on a shock absorber. Why is this a serious problem? The motorcycle will have excessive chain wear The motorcycle will be difficult to control The motorcycle will be harder to ride uphill The motorcycle won't accelerate so quickly 57. What should you do when riding at night? Give arm signals Wear reflective clothing Wear a tinted visor Ride in the centre of the road 58. Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities? To raise the speed limits To help the traffic flow To provide better parking To allow lorries to load more freely 59. Why should you wear specialist motorcycle clothing when you're riding? Because the law requires you to do so Because it looks better than ordinary clothing Because it gives the best protection from the weather Because it will reduce your insurance premium 60. What should you do if your visor becomes very scratched? Polish it with a fine abrasive Replace it Wash it in soapy water Clean it with petrol 61. What should you check after adjusting the final drive chain? The rear wheel alignment The suspension adjustment The rear shock absorber The front suspension forks 62. Your motorcycle has a chain drive. What should you check after refitting the motorcycle's rear wheel? The steering damper The side stand The wheel alignment The suspension preload 63. What's the purpose of the Velcro tab fitted to some helmet straps? To securely fasten the helmet To prevent the strap flapping in the wind To provide a quick-release fastening following a crash To stop draughts 64. What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're riding your motorcycle? Slow gently to a stop Brake firmly to a stop Change to a high gear Lower the side stand 65. When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle's horn? Between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am in a built-up area At any time in a built-up area Between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am in a built-up area Between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am on any road 66. What should you do when you ride along a road where there are road humps? Maintain a reduced speed throughout Accelerate quickly between each one Always keep to the maximum legal speed Ride slowly at school times only 67. What makes the vehicle in the picture 'environmentally friendly'? It's powered by gravity It's powered by diesel It's powered by electricity It's powered by unleaded petrol 68. What's the most important reason to keep your motorcycle well maintained? To accelerate faster than other traffic So the motorcycle doesn't struggle when carrying panniers To keep the motorcycle roadworthy So the motorcycle can carry a passenger 69. You're riding in hot weather. What's the safest type of footwear? Sandals Trainers Shoes Boots 70. What part of your motorcycle must be kept clean? The number plate The wheels The engine The fairing 71. How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle? Only use it for short journeys Don't service it Drive faster than normal Keep engine revs low 72. How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day? Your journey will use more fuel Your journey will take longer Your journey will be more hazardous Your journey will have fewer delays 73. What could happen if you ride your motorcycle with a slack or worn drive chain? The engine could misfire The tyres could wear more quickly The engine could produce more emissions The chain could lock the rear wheel 74. What must you check on both the front and rear motorcycle tyres? That they're the same tread pattern That they're correctly inflated That they're the same size That they're the same make 75. How would you find out the correct air pressure to use in your motorcycle's tyres? It will be shown on the tyre wall It will be stamped on the wheel By checking the vehicle handbook By checking the registration document 76. What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking? Reduced pollution Increased fuel consumption Reduced exhaust emissions Increased road safety 77. You're leaving your motorcycle parked and unattended on a road. When may you leave the engine running? When parking for less than five minutes If the battery is flat When in a 20 mph zone Not on any occasion 78. Why should you wear fluorescent clothing when riding a motorcycle in daylight? It reduces wind resistance It prevents injury if you're involved in an incident It helps other road users to see you It keeps you cool in hot weather 79. What can you wear to make it easier for other road users to see you? A black leather jacket A helmet fitted with a tinted visor A brightly coloured helmet A silk balaclava 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.
