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On a 3 lane motorway which lane should you use?

What is the National Speed Limit on a single carriage way?

According to the Highway code, what is the shortest stopping distance on a dry road at 60MPH

What roads are learner drivers and learner motorcyclist not allowed to use?

In bright sun light, it can sometimes be difficult to see your indicators, what should you do?

You are approaching a right hand bend with trees lining the road, ideally if it is safe, where should you position yourself on the road and why?

True or False: A learner motorcyclist can carry a passenger providing they have a proper seat and foot rests?

True or False: Pillion passengers must straddle the seat and face forward with their feet on the foot rests.

What is the minimum road legal tread depth for motorcycle tyres?

True or False: Motorcycle crash helmets must conform to British Standard 6658 (type 'A' or 'B') or EC 2205 to be road legal.

True or False: It will take you longer to stop when carrying a passenger or load, than riding solo.

What is the National Speed limit on a dual carriage way?

Which of the following statements is correct?

True or False: Most of the stopping power should be applied to the front brake during an emergency stop in dry conditions.

True or False: If you take your CBT and full test on a manual 125cc bike, you can ride any motorcycle.

True or False: Mopeds and scooters of less than 100cc are exempt from road tax.

True or False: It is not recommended to use the front brake on a motorcycle below walking speed, particularly in the wet.

True or False: It is generally not recommended to ride with your lights on during the day time.

You are approaching a roundabout with 3 possible exits and 2 approach lanes.  You intend to continue straight over, which of the following is the correct procedure?

True or False: Vehicles have right of way over pedestrians when the pedestrian is half way across the road and not using a proper crossing.

What do the following road signs mean?

 
stop at junction
end of road ahead
roundabout ahead
end of speed restriction
no vehicles
end of dual carriage way
road narrows
end of motorway
road merges on both sides
low bridge
pedestrian zone
warning people crossing
no pedestrians
pedestrian crossing ahead
School crossing
land slide risk ahead
steep hill downwards (decline)
banked verge ahead
10% risk of black ice
steep hill upwards (incline)

When following a large slow or queuing lorry or van on a motorcycle it is important to keep well back rather than move up to save space. Why?

You are riding along a road and notice a vehicle moving out slowly from a side entrance.  The driver is not looking at you and is not indicating.  What should you do?

You have to ride through flood water, what should you do?

Many roads now have hatched reservation in the centre of the road.  Which of the following statements is correct?

If you are the first to arrive at the scene of a road traffic accident, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

You are approaching a 'T' junction intending to turn left with a large goods vehicle ahead of you.  The vehicle is indicating left but is positioned to turn right, what should you do?

On a motorway, what colour are the cats-eyes closest to the central reservation?

 
Amber Blue White Red Green

When may you overtake the vehicle closest to a zebra crossing (lead vehicle), If safe to do so?

What do the following road signs mean?

 
accident ahead
motorway maintenance
no road markings
road works ahead
pedestrian zone
one-way street on left
turn left ahead
sharp bend to the left ahead
keep Left
no through road
no entry
stop and give way
no vehicles
police control ahead
no road ahead
no traffic signals
faulty traffic lights ahead
zebra crossing ahead
no entry ahead
traffic lights ahead
you have priority
oncoming traffic has priority
narrow road ahead
two way traffic ahead
no left or right turn ahead
no parking for cars & bikes
no motor vehicles
do not overtake
motorcycles have priority
motorcyclists and cars ahead only
no footpath
stop and give way
no entry
police control ahead
no road ahead
recycling point ahead
mini roundabout ahead
traffic jam ahead
turn back
roundabout ahead

When approaching horses from behind what should you do in order to safely overtake?

When following traffic into a tight bend, it is particularly important to continue to maintain a safe following distance.  Which of the following is NOT a valid reason why?

When would it NOT be a good idea to do a life-saver or shoulder check before?

You are following some cyclists, on the approach to a roundabout and notice that they choose the left hand lane.  Which direction should you expect them to go?

You are apporaching a dual carriage way from a side road and want to turn right.  There is a narrow central reservation, what should you do?

A Police Officer asks to see you Driving Licence and Insurance.  You do not have them with you, which of the following statements is correct?

You are riding on a single carriage road with no speed limit signs and no street lights.  What is the speed limit?