Queensland Motorcycle Knowledge Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 3 for the Queensland Motorcycle Knowledge Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
Queensland
90 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What blood alcohol concentration must learner and provisional riders have?
- Zero
- Under 0.08
- Under 0.02
- Under 0.05
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Answer: A. Zero
Learner and provisional riders must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Even a small amount of alcohol harms balance and judgement.
Question 2 of 25
Where should you look when riding through a curve?
- Through the curve, toward where you want to go
- At the road edge beside you
- At the centre line
- At the front wheel
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Answer: A. Through the curve, toward where you want to go
Turn your head and look through the curve with your chin pointing where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.
Question 3 of 25
Which riders may NOT carry a pillion passenger?
- Riders over 25
- Learner riders
- Riders of motorcycles over 250 cc
- Riders with a full, unrestricted licence
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Answer: B. Learner riders
Learner riders may not carry pillion passengers. The only exception is WA, where a learner's approved supervisor may ride as the pillion. Most new riders must also wait until later licence stages.
Question 4 of 25
How many pillion passengers may a motorcycle carry (not counting a sidecar)?
- As many as there are seats
- One
- Two
- Three
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Answer: B. One
Only one pillion passenger is allowed. A sidecar passenger is counted separately.
Question 5 of 25
In good conditions, what following distance do Australian rider handbooks recommend?
- One car length
- 2 seconds
- At least 3 seconds
- 1 second
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Answer: C. At least 3 seconds
Keep at least a 3-second gap in good conditions, counted from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object.
Question 6 of 25
Why should you avoid buying a second-hand helmet?
- It is illegal to sell a used helmet
- It may have hidden damage from an earlier impact
- Second-hand helmets are always too small
- They cannot be fitted with a visor
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Answer: B. It may have hidden damage from an earlier impact
You cannot tell if a used helmet has been dropped or crashed. Damage inside the shell may not show from the outside.
Question 7 of 25
When should you replace your motorcycle helmet?
- Every month
- Only when the paint fades
- Only when the visor is scratched
- After a crash or a hard knock, or when it no longer fits firmly
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Answer: D. After a crash or a hard knock, or when it no longer fits firmly
A helmet that has taken a hard impact may be damaged inside even if it looks fine. Replace it after a crash or hard knock, or if it is loose or the straps are worn.
Question 8 of 25
You are following another vehicle at night. When must you use low beam?
- When you are within 200 metres behind it
- When you are within 20 metres
- Never; high beam helps the driver ahead
- Only in fog
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Answer: A. When you are within 200 metres behind it
High beam dazzles a driver through their mirrors. Use low beam when you are within 200 metres behind another vehicle.
Question 9 of 25
What is the power limit for an electric LAMS motorcycle?
- Up to 100 kW
- Electric motorcycles cannot be LAMS approved
- Up to 25 kW
- Up to 150 kW
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Answer: C. Up to 25 kW
Electric motorcycles can be LAMS approved if their power is no more than 25 kW.
Question 10 of 25
How must a pillion passenger sit?
- Side-saddle behind the rider
- Astride the pillion seat, facing forward, with both feet on the pillion footrests
- Facing backwards to watch traffic
- In front of the rider
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Answer: B. Astride the pillion seat, facing forward, with both feet on the pillion footrests
A pillion must sit astride the seat facing forward and keep both feet on the pillion footrests.
Question 11 of 25
Under LAMS, what are the main limits for a petrol motorcycle?
- Any engine size if it has ABS
- Engine up to 1,000 cc and top speed under 200 km/h
- Engine up to 660 cc and power-to-weight ratio up to 150 kW per tonne
- Engine up to 250 cc only
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Answer: C. Engine up to 660 cc and power-to-weight ratio up to 150 kW per tonne
A LAMS motorcycle has an engine capacity of no more than 660 cc and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 150 kW per tonne, and must be on the approved list.
Question 12 of 25
What should a good motorcycle jacket and pants have?
- Loose cuffs so air can move
- Light fabric so you stay cool
- Strong, abrasion-resistant material with impact armour at the back, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees
- Pockets for heavy items
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Answer: C. Strong, abrasion-resistant material with impact armour at the back, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees
Protective clothing should resist abrasion and tearing, cover your body fully, close at the wrists, waist and ankles, and have impact armour.
Question 13 of 25
What can happen if you use only the front brake while leaning in a curve?
- The motorcycle may stand up and run wide
- The rear wheel lifts and steers you inside
- The motorcycle turns more sharply
- Nothing; it is the best way to slow in a curve
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Answer: A. The motorcycle may stand up and run wide
Braking hard on the front while leaning can make the motorcycle stand up and run wide. Brake before the curve while upright.
Question 14 of 25
How far may a load stick out behind the rear wheel of a solo motorcycle?
- Any distance if it is flagged
- No more than 1 metre
- No more than 300 mm
- No more than 1.2 metres
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Answer: C. No more than 300 mm
A load must not stick out more than 300 mm behind the rear wheel or 150 mm in front of the front wheel, or past the sides of the motorcycle.
Question 15 of 25
What is the minimum age for a pillion passenger on a motorcycle?
- 16 years
- 8 years
- 12 years
- 5 years
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Answer: B. 8 years
A child must be at least 8 years old to ride as a pillion passenger. Younger children may travel in a sidecar.
Question 16 of 25
Why should you do a head check before you change lanes?
- To check that your indicator is on
- It is the only way to check your speed
- Mirrors do not show your blind spot
- To warn other drivers
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Answer: C. Mirrors do not show your blind spot
Mirrors leave blind spots. Turn your head to check before turning, changing lanes or moving off.
Question 17 of 25
Which three things should guide where you position yourself in a lane?
- Speed, gear and fuel
- Signals, signs and speed
- Space, surface and sight
- Mirrors, brakes and horn
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Answer: C. Space, surface and sight
Choose a position that gives you space from hazards, avoids poor surfaces and gives you the best view of the road ahead.
Question 18 of 25
Which headlight should you use when riding in daylight?
- High beam
- Fog light only
- Low beam
- No headlight
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Answer: C. Low beam
Ride with your headlight on low beam during the day so others notice you sooner.
Question 19 of 25
May a motorcycle rider use any part of their lane?
- Yes, to keep a buffer from hazards
- Only on roads over 80 km/h
- No, riders must stay in the centre
- No, riders must stay in the left third
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Answer: A. Yes, to keep a buffer from hazards
A motorcycle can use any part of its lane. Move within the lane to keep space from hazards and to be seen.
Question 20 of 25
When does counter-steering become more effective?
- Only when the road is wet
- Only with a pillion on board
- At very low speeds, such as parking
- As speed increases
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Answer: D. As speed increases
Counter-steering works better as speed increases. At very low speeds you steer directly by turning the handlebars.
Question 21 of 25
About how long does it take a rider to react to a hazard and begin to respond?
- About 1.5 seconds
- 10 seconds
- 0.1 second
- 5 seconds
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Answer: A. About 1.5 seconds
Reaction time for most riders is about 1.5 seconds. You travel a long way in that time, so keep a safe gap.
Question 22 of 25
At night, when must you dip your headlight to low beam because of an oncoming vehicle?
- When it is within 50 metres
- Only when it flashes its lights
- Never on a motorcycle
- When it is within 200 metres
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Answer: D. When it is within 200 metres
Dip to low beam when an oncoming vehicle is within 200 metres, or sooner if its driver dips first.
Question 23 of 25
Your front wheel locks and skids while braking. What should you do?
- Hold the front brake on harder
- Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly
- Put both feet down
- Turn the handlebars sharply
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Answer: B. Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly
A locked front wheel gives no steering control. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it gently.
Question 24 of 25
When riding in a group, which formation do Australian rider handbooks recommend?
- Side by side in the same lane
- A tight block of riders
- Single file, with a safe gap between riders
- Staggered with less than a second between riders
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Answer: C. Single file, with a safe gap between riders
Riding in single file with a good gap lets each rider use the whole lane to avoid hazards and see ahead.
Question 25 of 25
What is lane splitting?
- Changing lanes at a roundabout
- Riding between lanes of moving traffic at over 30 km/h
- Riding in a bicycle lane
- Merging when two lanes become one
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Answer: B. Riding between lanes of moving traffic at over 30 km/h
Lane splitting is riding between moving vehicles at more than 30 km/h. It is dangerous; avoid it.

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