Free Motorcycle Theory Test – Practise Online with Questions & Answers

If you attempt to move off in a low gear, there will be more torque (turning force) at the driven wheels than if you use a higher gear. More torque makes it easier for the tyres to lose grip and so spin the wheels.

There is always a risk that any medicine could affect your ability to drive or ride. Always read the information supplied with it to ensure that you are safe before getting behind the wheel.

Ring roads are designed to relieve congestion in towns and city centres. They're often the best route to take if you're travelling through an unfamiliar area.

Riding in neutral or with the clutch held in for long periods is known as ‘coasting’. There will be no engine braking and your vehicle will pick up speed on downhill slopes.

You will need to use mirrors with longer arms to make sure that they extend beyond the area which your body is blocking. Although quick checks to the side to cover blind-spots is very important, it is not recommended that you turn to look directly behind. There is a danger that you could lose control and you may not react in time if something changes on the road ahead.

The motorcyclist is in an extremely vulnerable position, exposed to further danger from traffic. Approaching vehicles need advance warning in order to slow down and safely take avoiding action or stop. Don't put yourself or anyone else at risk. Use the hazard warning lights on your vehicle to alert other road users to the danger.

Where there are no pavements, there is always a risk that walkers and riders could be out on the road and hidden around the corner. You need to keep your speed at a level where you can stop safely should you need to do; especially if you’re approaching a village.

At this 'T-junction' your road will bend sharply to the left. There may be traffic approaching from the junction on your right but you have priority over them.

When it stays dry for some time, deposits such as oil and rubber can build up on the road surface. When rain then falls onto this mixture it can result in a very slippery surface until it’s washed away. You should make allowances for this when braking and cornering as the risk of skidding can be much greater.

A vehicle is most stable when travelling in a straight line under gentle acceleration. Sudden acceleration, steering or braking can cause severe loss of control. For maximum control, keep your riding as smooth as possible.

Black and white chevron signs warn of a sharp deviation or bend in your road. You should slow down on approach and make sure that you are travelling at a safe speed before entering the corner.

Your speed should be at its lowest before you enter the bend. Maintaining a steady speed will keep your vehicle at its most stable while cornering, acceleration should only be applied as you exit the bend.

Narrow roads such as this usually have passing places where the road is widened to make room for two vehicles to pass. You should plan well ahead and be prepared to pull into a space on your left. If there is a closer space on your right, you should stop and wait opposite it. Riding onto the grass verge should be avoided wherever possible, as there may be hidden dips or soft earth where you may become stuck.

New tyres have a shiny finish, which needs to wear off before the tyre will give the best grip. Take extra care if the road surface is wet or slippery.

Looking well ahead while riding will not only help you to plan ahead, but it will also help to keep you on course and to maintain good balance. Looking down at the wheel will interfere with your balance and judgement.

You should only overtake when you are certain it is safe, and you should think twice before overtaking if the light or weather conditions are poor. You must not overtake however if this would mean breaking the speed limit for the road you are on.

You must be patient with anyone who appears to be slow or hesitant, we all need time to develop our skills.

When performing CPR, you should press down hard and fast in the centre of the casualty’s chest. You should aim for about two compressions per second and keep going until the casualty starts breathing normally or a healthcare professional takes over.

If this warning sign lights up on your dashboard you should call for help and get your brake system checked immediately.

The closer you get the rear of another vehicle the less you will be able to see past it. This will limit your ability to react in time to hazards.

As people age, their reactions tend to slow and they can take longer to assess hazards. Do not try to rush them, but be tolerant and patient.

When taking a corner the weight of you and your machine is pulled towards the outside of the curve.  If you brake, a lot of that weight will be transferred onto the front wheel and the extra pressure could cause it to lose grip. Always keep your bike under a steady even rate of power while cornering.

It is a legal requirement that you inform DVLA if you have a change in your permanent address so that they can update their records. Your licence also MUST show your permanent address.

Look well ahead and be ready to stop for any pedestrians crossing, or about to cross, the road. Also check the pavements for anyone who looks like they might step or run into the road.

The red circle with the white centre means ‘no-entry’, you must not enter a road which displays this sign.

You'll need to slow down. At hump bridges, your view ahead will be restricted and the road will often be narrow. If the bridge is very steep, sound your horn to warn others of your approach. Going over the bridge too fast is highly dangerous to other road users and could even cause your wheels to leave the road, with a resulting loss of control.

You should give way to traffic already on the motorway. Where possible, traffic may move over to let you in, but don’t force your way into the traffic stream. Traffic could be travelling at high speed, so try to match your speed to filter in without affecting the traffic flow.

It may be unusual for the motorway to be so busy that you can’t safely emerge, but in this situation you must be prepared to stop and wait at the end of the acceleration lane. Where possible, traffic may move over to let you in, but don’t force your way into the traffic stream. The hard shoulder should not be used unless you have broken down.

You must stop if you've been involved in a collision that results in injury or damage. The police may ask to see your driving licence and insurance details at the time or later at a police station.

You would see a sign like this when you are approaching a dual-carriageway, it tells you to keep to the left-hand side of the road.

Riding in snow should always be avoided wherever possible. There is always a greater risk of accidents and breakdowns when the weather is bad. You need to ask yourself if you really do need to travel.

Although filtering is allowed it needs to be done with caution. It should only be done at relatively low speeds. You need to be aware of the risk that other drivers may not be aware of your presence. They may start changing lanes in order to try and join a smaller queue. It is not advisable to ride between other vehicles and the kerb. You will put yourself in danger of hitting sinks and riding over uneven surfaces. There is also the risk of drivers pulling into the left or even doors opening as traffic stops.

Large high-sided vehicles can provide a temporary shelter from the wind as you are passing them. Once you emerge from that shelter you may find a sudden gust of wind pushes you to the right. You need to be ready to correct any loss of steering and this is something motorcyclists need to be very aware of.

Leaving the choke on for too long will burn a lot of excess fuel and cause unnecessary wear and tear to the engine.

The markings are painted at both sides of pedestrian crossings to prevent drivers from parking or overtaking within this area. Parked vehicles would make it difficult for crossing pedestrians to see and be seen by others.

Drivers of large and long vehicles may not be able to see you in their mirrors if you get too close to their rear. If you cannot see their mirrors, then they probably cannot see you and may not realise that you are there.

You may not ride a motorcycle towing a trailer if you only hold a provisional motorcycle licence.
When you tow a trailer, you need to be aware that lower speed limits apply and the trailer must be no more than 1 metre wide. The trailer’s laden weight should be no more than 150 kg or two-thirds of the kerbside weight of the motorcycle - whichever is less.

You should never swing out into the centre of the road in order to try and make the turn easier. This could endanger other traffic and may cause other road users to misunderstand your intentions.

The law requires you to stop if you have been involved in an accident. You must exchange details with anyone else involved before continuing.

When they're wet, painted road markings can be more slippery than the normal road surface. Other road-surface hazards that become slippery when wet include drain covers, leaves and mud. Take extra care when braking or cornering on these wet surfaces.

Driving or riding without insurance is a serious offence. As well as an unlimited fine, you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.

To maintain stability when cornering, it is important that your passenger copies your position. You are likely to lose control if they don’t shadow your movements.

When there is dip in the road ahead, this can sometimes hide oncoming traffic from view. If you don't have a clear view of what is coming the other way, overtaking could be very risky and should not be attempted.

Drink or drug-driving is not only unsafe and selfish, but it could also lead to the loss of your driving licence and a big increase in your insurance premiums.

The road is about to narrow on both sides, you need to be more aware of any overtaking or oncoming traffic.

When you’re riding alongside large vehicles, they will block your view of the left-hand side of the carriageway. Motorway exit signs which are positioned on that side may be hidden and you may not have enough warning when you’re nearing the exit you need. If you’re not sure how far away the exit is, move into the left in good time and stay well back so that you have ample time to react to the signs.

The sign indicates that the road is a ‘clearway’ where no stopping is allowed. There may also be an information plate telling you what times this restriction is in force. If there is no time plate, you should assume that the clearway is in operation 24 hours.

You should normally always drive on the left except when overtaking. If there are a number of slower vehicles ahead you may remain in the right-hand lane until you pass them all. You should always be ready to move back to the left however, to allow anyone to overtake you if they wish to do so.

Moving back to the left after overtaking is what you’re supposed to do, and what other drivers expect you to do. It should not normally need a signal to overstate the obvious. On a road with three lanes however, as you’re about to move back to the middle lane, drivers in the left could also be thinking about moving into that lane to overtake vehicles ahead of them. It is these drivers who may need a signal from you.

Some helmet straps have a Velcro tab in addition to the main fastening, which is intended to secure the strap so that it doesn't flap in the wind. It mustn't be used on its own to fasten the helmet.