Attitude questions Motorcycle theory test
This topic has 27 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
You're riding towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?
- Give way to the elderly and infirm only
- Slow down and prepare to stopRight answer
- Use your headlights to signal them to cross
- Wave at them to cross the road
As you approach a zebra crossing, look out for people waiting to cross and be ready to stop. Some pedestrians may be a little slow to understand that it's safe to cross, so give them time. Be patient and do not rev your engine or surge forward before the crossing is clear.
You're following a large vehicle that's travelling at 40 mph. Where should you position your motorcycle?
- Close behind the vehicle, to make it easier to overtake
- To the left of the road, to make it easier to be seen
- Close to the vehicle, to keep out of the wind
- Well back, so that you can see past the vehicleRight answer
You need to be able to see well down the road and be ready for any hazards. Staying too close to the vehicle will reduce your view of the road ahead and the driver of the vehicle in front may not be able to see you either. Without a safe separation gap, you do not have the time and space you need to react to any hazards.
What should you do when you're approaching these horse riders?
- Continue at your normal speed
- Change down the gears quickly
- Slow down and be ready to stopRight answer
- Flash your headlights to warn them
Animals are easily frightened by moving motor vehicles. If you’re approaching horses, keep your speed down and watch to see if the rider has any difficulty keeping control. Always be ready to stop if necessary. When it's safe to pass, give them plenty of room.
You're riding a motorcycle that has an engine of less than 50 cc. What should you do if you see a queue of traffic building up behind?
- Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously
- Wave vehicles behind you to pass if you think they can overtake
- Pull in when you can to let faster vehicles behind you overtakeRight answer
- Give a left signal when it's safe for vehicles to overtake you
Try not to hold up a queue of traffic. This might lead to other road users becoming impatient and attempting dangerous manoeuvres. If you're riding a slow-moving moped or small motorcycle and a queue of traffic has built up behind you, look for a safe place to pull in so they can pass safely.
You’re riding a motorcycle on a single carriageway road. What should your road position allow?
- Other vehicles to pass easily on your left
- Pedestrians to hear you approaching
- Faster traffic to overtake you easily
- Drivers at junctions ahead to see you approachingRight answer
Aim to ride in the middle of your lane. Avoid riding in the gutter or in the centre of the road, where you might * obstruct overtaking traffic * put yourself in danger from oncoming traffic * encourage other traffic to overtake you on the left.
Why are young motorcyclists more likely to be involved in crashes?
- Because they're too cautious at junctions
- Because they ride in the middle of lanes
- Because they're inexperiencedRight answer
- Because they ride in groups
Overconfidence, lack of experience and poor judgement can cause a motorcyclist to make poor decisions, which can lead to a collision. It's just as important to make sure you have the right attitude and self-awareness as a rider as it is to develop skilful riding techniques.
What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
- Stop and wait for the green light
- Stop and wait for the red light
- Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
- Give way to pedestrians already on the crossingRight answer
Pelican crossings are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. Push-button controls change the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green; instead, they have a flashing amber light. This means you must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing but if the crossing is clear you can continue.
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
- Another vehicle may be comingRight answer
- They may not be looking
- It's safer for you to carry on
- They may not be ready to cross
If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not wave them across the road, because another driver may not have seen them, may not have seen your signal, and may not be able to stop safely.
Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?
- Your engine will overheat
- Your mirrors will need adjusting
- Your view of the road ahead will be restrictedRight answer
- Your sat nav will be confused
‘Tailgating’ is the term used when a driver or rider follows the vehicle in front too closely. It's dangerous because it restricts your view of the road ahead and leaves no safety margin if the vehicle in front needs to slow down or stop suddenly. Tailgating is often the underlying cause of rear-end collisions or multiple pile-ups.
What will happen if you follow this vehicle too closely?
- Your brakes will overheat
- Your fuel consumption will be increased
- Your engine will overheat
- Your view ahead will be reducedRight answer
Staying back will increase your view of the road ahead. This will help you to see any hazards that might occur and give you more time to react.