UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 of 8 for the UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
United Kingdom
190 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
Which motorcycles must not use motorways?
- Motorcycles over 125cc
- Motorcycles with a pillion
- Motorcycles with luggage
- Motorcycles under 50cc
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Answer: D. Motorcycles under 50cc
Rule 253: riders of motorcycles under 50cc must not use motorways.
Question 2 of 20
In the diagram, which lane should you normally ride in on a motorway when the road is clear?
- Area 4, the hard shoulder
- Lane 2
- Lane 3, the right-hand lane
- Lane 1, the left-hand lane
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Answer: D. Lane 1, the left-hand lane
Rule 264: keep to the left-hand lane unless overtaking. Return to the left when it is safe.
Question 3 of 20
In the diagram, what is area 4 for?
- Overtaking
- Slow vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Emergencies only
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Answer: D. Emergencies only
The hard shoulder is for emergencies. Do not use it for overtaking or to stop for a rest.
Question 4 of 20
What is the national speed limit for motorcycles on a motorway?
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 80 mph
- 70 mph
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Answer: D. 70 mph
Rule 124: the motorway speed limit for cars and motorcycles is 70 mph.
Question 5 of 20
On a motorway, when may you pass traffic on your left?
- Whenever the vehicle ahead is too slow
- Whenever the left lane is clear
- Only on the hard shoulder
- In congested traffic, when your lane is keeping up with traffic and moving faster than the lane on your right
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Answer: D. In congested traffic, when your lane is keeping up with traffic and moving faster than the lane on your right
Rule 268: do not overtake on the left or move to a lane on your left to overtake. In congested traffic, you may keep up with your lane even if it passes traffic on the right.
Question 6 of 20
Why should you plan regular breaks on a long motorway ride?
- The tyres must cool down every 20 miles
- Wind, noise and cold make riders tired
- Fuel tanks are always small
- Motorcycles must stop every 30 minutes by law
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Answer: B. Wind, noise and cold make riders tired
Wind blast, noise and cold make long rides tiring. Rule 91 advises a break of at least 15 minutes after every 2 hours.
Question 7 of 20
What is the legal alcohol limit for riders in England and Wales?
- There is no limit for motorcyclists
- 50 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
- 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
- 20 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
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Answer: C. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Question 8 of 20
What is the legal alcohol limit for riders in Scotland?
- 35 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
- 80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
- 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
- Zero
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Answer: C. 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
Scotland has a lower limit of 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Question 9 of 20
What is the safest approach to alcohol and riding?
- Stay just under the legal limit
- Eat a big meal before drinking
- Drink only one pint
- Do not drink at all if you are going to ride
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Answer: D. Do not drink at all if you are going to ride
Rule 95: do not drink and drive, as alcohol seriously affects your judgement and abilities.
Question 10 of 20
You have taken a medicine that may cause drowsiness. What should you do?
- Drink coffee and ride
- Ride more slowly
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist and do not ride if it affects you
- Ride only on motorways
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Answer: C. Check with your doctor or pharmacist and do not ride if it affects you
Rule 96: some medicines can affect your ability to drive or ride. Check the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Question 11 of 20
How often should you take a break on a long journey?
- Only when you feel very tired
- At least 15 minutes after every 2 hours
- Every 4 hours
- Once a day
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Answer: B. At least 15 minutes after every 2 hours
Rule 91: take a break of at least 15 minutes after every 2 hours of driving or riding.
Question 12 of 20
From what distance must you be able to read a number plate in good daylight?
- 10 metres
- 40 metres
- 20 metres
- 5 metres
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Answer: C. 20 metres
Rule 92: you must be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight from 20 metres.
Question 13 of 20
When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while riding?
- In slow traffic
- When filtering
- Never; you must not use one while riding
- At red lights
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Answer: C. Never; you must not use one while riding
Rule 149: you must not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.
Question 14 of 20
What is the national speed limit for a motorcycle on a single carriageway road?
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph
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Answer: C. 60 mph
Rule 124: the national speed limit on single carriageways is 60 mph for cars and motorcycles.
Question 15 of 20
What is the usual speed limit in a built-up area with street lights?
- 20 mph
- 40 mph
- 30 mph
- 50 mph
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Answer: C. 30 mph
Rule 124: the limit in built-up areas is 30 mph unless signs show otherwise.
Question 16 of 20
In the diagram, car B has just passed point C. What is the minimum gap car A should leave on a fast, dry road?
- One second
- Five seconds
- Two seconds
- Half a second
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Answer: C. Two seconds
Rule 126: leave at least a two-second gap on fast roads in good conditions. The same rule applies to riders.
Question 17 of 20
Using the diagram, what is the typical stopping distance at 30 mph?
- 23 metres
- 12 metres
- 36 metres
- 53 metres
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Answer: A. 23 metres
The Highway Code gives a typical stopping distance of 23 metres at 30 mph: 9 metres thinking and 14 metres braking.
Question 18 of 20
Using the diagram, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?
- 53 metres
- 73 metres
- 96 metres
- 120 metres
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Answer: C. 96 metres
At 70 mph the typical stopping distance is 96 metres: 21 metres thinking and 75 metres braking.
Question 19 of 20
Why do you need a bigger gap behind the vehicle in front on a wet road?
- Spray helps you see
- Your stopping distance is at least double
- You do not; the gap stays the same
- Tyres grip better in the rain
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Answer: B. Your stopping distance is at least double
Rule 126 says the gap should be at least doubled on wet roads, because stopping distances increase.
Question 20 of 20
You stop at a crash where a motorcyclist is injured. What should you do about their helmet?
- Ask a passer-by to take it off
- Loosen the chin strap and pull it off
- Remove it straight away
- Leave it on, unless it is essential to remove it and you are trained
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Answer: D. Leave it on, unless it is essential to remove it and you are trained
Rule 283: do not remove a motorcyclist’s helmet unless it is essential.

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