WA Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 3 for the WA Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
Western Australia
90 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 25
Which choice makes it easier for other road users to see you?
- Dark clothing
- Riding close to the vehicle in front
- Turning your headlight off in daylight
- Fluorescent or reflective parts in your gear and a light-coloured helmet
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Answer: D. Fluorescent or reflective parts in your gear and a light-coloured helmet
Bright, fluorescent and reflective gear and a light-coloured helmet help drivers notice you.
Question 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 of 25
Who should set the pace of a group ride?
- Whoever is at the back
- The fastest rider
- The rider with the biggest motorcycle
- The pace should suit the least experienced rider
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Answer: D. The pace should suit the least experienced rider
Plan the pace around the least experienced rider and never feel pressured to keep up.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
On a multi-lane road, which lane is usually the safest choice?
- The lane closest to oncoming traffic
- The lane furthest from oncoming traffic
- The bus lane
- Any lane, it makes no difference
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Answer: B. The lane furthest from oncoming traffic
Choosing the lane furthest from oncoming traffic keeps you away from the head-on zone.
Question 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
When may a rider take a foot off the footrest while moving?
- At any speed on a straight road
- Never
- When going downhill
- When travelling under 10 km/h to park, stop or move off, or briefly to ease a cramp
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Answer: D. When travelling under 10 km/h to park, stop or move off, or briefly to ease a cramp
Keep both feet on the footrests while riding. The exceptions are slow speeds under 10 km/h when parking, stopping or moving off, or briefly to stretch.
Question 17 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 18 of 25
What type of visor or goggle lens should you use for night riding?
- Dark tinted
- Yellow tinted only
- Clear
- Mirrored
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Answer: C. Clear
Tinted lenses cut the light you need at night. Use a clear, unscratched visor or goggles.
Question 19 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 20 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 21 of 25
At night, how fast should you ride?
- At the speed limit, whatever you can see
- Faster, because there is less traffic
- Slowly enough to stop within the distance your headlight lights up
- At least 10 km/h under the limit, no matter what
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Answer: C. Slowly enough to stop within the distance your headlight lights up
Ride within the range of your headlight so you can stop within the distance you can see.
Question 22 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 23 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 24 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.
Question 25 of 25
When turning across oncoming traffic, how much time should there be before an approaching vehicle reaches the intersection after you are clear?
- At least 3 seconds
- No gap is needed if you indicate
- 1 second
- Half a second
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Answer: A. At least 3 seconds
Choose a gap that lets you clear the intersection at least 3 seconds before approaching vehicles arrive.

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