Victoria Motorcycle Learner Permit Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 3 for the Victoria Motorcycle Learner Permit Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
Victoria
90 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
A car suddenly stops in front of you. What do Australian rider handbooks say is usually the best response?
- Brake hard using both brakes
- Swerve around it at speed
- Accelerate past on the shoulder
- Close your eyes and brace
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Answer: A. Brake hard using both brakes
Swerving is rarely the right choice and can lead to a worse crash, such as a head-on. Braking with both brakes is usually the best option.
Question 2 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 3 of 25
Which helmet may you legally wear when riding in Australia?
- A bicycle helmet marked AS/NZS 2063
- Any helmet, as long as it has a visor
- A helmet marked as meeting AS/NZS 1698 or UNECE 22.05 or 22.06
- Any helmet with a hard outer shell
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Answer: C. A helmet marked as meeting AS/NZS 1698 or UNECE 22.05 or 22.06
A motorcycle helmet must meet an approved standard, such as AS/NZS 1698 or UNECE 22.05 or 22.06, and carry a mark that shows it.
Question 4 of 25
When should you begin to accelerate again in a curve?
- Before you enter the curve
- Only after you have stopped
- As soon as you start to lean
- When the motorcycle begins to straighten up
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Answer: D. When the motorcycle begins to straighten up
Wait until the motorcycle starts to straighten before you accelerate out of the curve.
Question 5 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 6 of 25
What is a safe approach to a curve?
- Enter close to the centre line
- Slow down before the curve, enter wide and plan to finish tight
- Brake hard in the middle of the curve
- Speed up as you enter
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Answer: B. Slow down before the curve, enter wide and plan to finish tight
Slow before the curve, start wide to see further, and finish tight. Running wide on the way out is a common cause of crashes.
Question 7 of 25
What kind of footwear is best for riding a motorcycle?
- Sandals, because they keep your feet cool
- Shoes with long laces
- Runners with good grip
- Boots with ankle and shin protection that overlap your pants
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Answer: D. Boots with ankle and shin protection that overlap your pants
Riding boots should protect your ankles and shins, overlap your pants and fasten securely.
Question 8 of 25
How big should a riding group be?
- As large as possible
- Exactly two riders
- About four or five riders; split larger groups
- At least ten riders
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Answer: C. About four or five riders; split larger groups
Keep groups to four or five riders. Split a larger group into smaller groups.
Question 9 of 25
You are first in line, stopped at a red light. How should you wait?
- In first gear with the brake applied, watching your mirrors
- With the engine off
- In second gear, ready to go
- In neutral with both feet down
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Answer: A. In first gear with the brake applied, watching your mirrors
Stay in first gear with the brake on and check your mirrors, so you can move away if a vehicle behind is not stopping.
Question 10 of 25
To start a turn to the right at road speed using counter-steering, what do you do?
- Pull the right handgrip back toward you
- Turn the handlebars sharply to the left and hold them there
- Push the left handgrip forward
- Push the right handgrip forward
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Answer: D. Push the right handgrip forward
Pushing the right handgrip forward makes the motorcycle lean right and turn right.
Question 11 of 25
May learner riders lane filter?
- Yes, at any speed
- No, learner riders must not lane filter
- Yes, but only below 30 km/h
- Only in school zones
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Answer: B. No, learner riders must not lane filter
Learner riders are not allowed to lane filter.
Question 12 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 13 of 25
What is the minimum tread depth for motorcycle tyres?
- 1.5 mm
- 1 mm
- 0.5 mm
- 3 mm
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Answer: A. 1.5 mm
Tyres must have at least 1.5 mm of tread, be inflated to the maker's pressure and have no cracks or bumps on the sidewalls.
Question 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
How do you measure your following gap?
- Start counting when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object and stop when you reach it
- Look at your speedometer
- Count car lengths
- Watch the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
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Answer: A. Start counting when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object and stop when you reach it
Pick a fixed object, such as a pole. Count the seconds from when the vehicle ahead passes it until you reach it.
Question 17 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 18 of 25
What is the 'head-on zone' in a curve?
- The kerb side of the lane
- The space directly behind a truck
- The middle of an intersection
- The part of the lane near the centre line, where oncoming vehicles may cross over
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Answer: D. The part of the lane near the centre line, where oncoming vehicles may cross over
Oncoming vehicles may cut across the centre line on bends. Keep out of the part of your lane next to the centre line.
Question 19 of 25
What gap should you keep behind another vehicle on a wet road or at night?
- 2 seconds
- Half a second
- The same as on a dry day
- 4 seconds or more
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Answer: D. 4 seconds or more
In wet, icy or unsealed conditions, or at night, increase your gap to 4 seconds or more.
Question 20 of 25
What is two-stage braking?
- Braking twice in a row
- Lightly taking up the free play in the brakes first, then squeezing progressively harder
- Using the front brake first, then the rear brake a few seconds later
- Changing down two gears before braking
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Answer: B. Lightly taking up the free play in the brakes first, then squeezing progressively harder
First apply light pressure to set up the brakes, then progressively squeeze to the pressure you need. This lets the tyres grip better.
Question 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 of 25
When you stop behind another vehicle in traffic, how much space should you leave?
- Ten car lengths
- None, pull right up to it
- Just enough to put a foot down
- About one to two car lengths
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Answer: D. About one to two car lengths
Leaving one to two car lengths gives you room to move away if a vehicle behind does not stop.
Question 25 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.

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