UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   You are turning right at a junction. Where should you normally position your motorcycle?

   • AIn the oncoming lane
   • BOn the pavement
   • CJust left of the middle of the road, or in a lane marked for turning right
   • DClose to the left kerb
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Just left of the middle of the road, or in a lane marked for turning right

   Rule 179: well before you turn right, take up a position just left of the middle of the road, or in the space marked for traffic turning right.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   At a roundabout, who should you normally give priority to?

   • ATraffic approaching from your right
   • BTraffic approaching from your left
   • CNo one; you have priority
   • DTraffic behind you
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Traffic approaching from your right

   Rule 185: give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless signs or markings say otherwise.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   A traffic light has an advanced stop line for cyclists. Where must a motorcyclist stop when the light is red?

   • ABeside the cyclists at the second line
   • BAnywhere, if there are no cyclists
   • CAt the first white stop line
   • DIn the area reserved for cyclists
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. At the first white stop line

   Rule 178: motorists, including motorcyclists, must stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   May you ride in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation?

   • AYes, if you are on a moped
   • BYes, to filter past traffic
   • CNo
   • DYes, if it is empty
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. No

   Rule 140: you must not drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   How should you cross tram tracks?

   • AWhile braking hard
   • BAlong the rails
   • CAt right angles, if you can
   • DAt a shallow angle
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. At right angles, if you can

   Crossing tram rails at a shallow angle can trap your front wheel. Cross directly, at right angles.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Which road surfaces can be very slippery for a motorcyclist, especially when wet?

   • ADrain covers, painted markings and oily patches
   • BGravel car parks only
   • CRough tarmac
   • DDry concrete
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Drain covers, painted markings and oily patches

   Rule 213 notes that riders may need to avoid uneven surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Why might a motorcyclist suddenly move out from the left of the road?

   • ATo show off
   • BTo check the tyres
   • CTo avoid a drain cover, pothole or oily patch
   • DBecause the law requires it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. To avoid a drain cover, pothole or oily patch

   Rule 213: motorcyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven surfaces and obstacles. Leave room for this when riding near other bikes.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   In strong winds, which road users are most likely to be blown off course?

   • AOnly cars
   • BMotorcyclists, cyclists and high-sided vehicles
   • COnly buses
   • DNo one, if they ride slowly
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Motorcyclists, cyclists and high-sided vehicles

   Rule 232: strong gusts can blow a cyclist, motorcyclist or car off course, and high-sided vehicles are most affected.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   On a windy day, you pass a gap between buildings or hedges. What should you expect?

   • ABetter grip
   • BNothing unusual
   • CCalmer air
   • DA sudden gust that can push you sideways
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A sudden gust that can push you sideways

   Gaps between buildings, hedges and bridges can create sudden gusts. Be ready to correct your line.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    How much longer are stopping distances on wet roads?

    • AAbout the same
    • BTen times longer
    • CHalf as long
    • DAt least double those on dry roads
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least double those on dry roads

    Rule 227: in wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those on dry roads.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How much longer can stopping distances be on icy roads?

    • AAbout the same
    • BTwice as long
    • CShorter, because you ride slower
    • DUp to ten times longer than on dry roads
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Up to ten times longer than on dry roads

    Rule 230: in snow and ice, stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    When must you use headlights in poor weather?

    • AOnly in towns
    • BWhen visibility is seriously reduced, generally to less than 100 metres
    • COnly on motorways
    • DOnly at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. When visibility is seriously reduced, generally to less than 100 metres

    Rule 226: you must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see more than 100 metres.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Why should you take extra care on roads covered with wet leaves or mud?

    • AThey make the engine overheat
    • BThey improve tyre grip
    • CThey can make the surface very slippery
    • DThey only affect cars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. They can make the surface very slippery

    Leaves and mud reduce grip. Slow down and avoid harsh braking or steering.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    You must ride over loose chippings or gravel. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to get across quickly
    • BBrake hard on the gravel
    • CSlow down beforehand and avoid harsh braking, steering or accelerating
    • DLean the bike as far as possible
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Slow down beforehand and avoid harsh braking, steering or accelerating

    Loose surfaces give little grip. Ride smoothly and keep the bike as upright as you can.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    You are dazzled by oncoming headlights at night. What should you do?

    • AFlash your headlight back
    • BSpeed up to get past
    • CClose your eyes for a moment
    • DSlow down and, if necessary, stop
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and, if necessary, stop

    You cannot react to what you cannot see. Slow down until your eyes recover, and stop if you need to.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    On a cold ride, why is staying warm important?

    • AIt is only about comfort
    • BIt helps the tyres grip
    • CIt makes the engine run better
    • DCold slows your reactions and makes it harder to control the bike
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Cold slows your reactions and makes it harder to control the bike

    Cold makes you tired and slows your reactions. Wear suitable layers and protective clothing.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How many pillion passengers may you carry on a motorcycle?

    • ATwo, if they are children
    • BNone, ever
    • CNo more than one
    • DAs many as the seat holds
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No more than one

    Rule 85: you must not carry more than one pillion passenger.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    How must a pillion passenger sit?

    • AOn a luggage rack
    • BAstride the machine, on a proper seat
    • COn the fuel tank
    • DSide-saddle
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Astride the machine, on a proper seat

    Rule 85: the passenger must sit astride the machine on a proper seat.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Where should a pillion passenger’s feet be?

    • AHanging free
    • BOn the exhaust
    • COn the footrests, facing forward
    • DOn the ground when moving slowly
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. On the footrests, facing forward

    Rule 85: the passenger should face forward with both feet on the footrests.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    When may you carry a pillion passenger on a full licence?

    • AOnly at night
    • BOnly on motorways
    • COn any motorcycle
    • DOnly if the motorcycle is designed to carry one
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only if the motorcycle is designed to carry one

    Rule 85: you must not carry a pillion passenger unless your motorcycle is designed to do so.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger’s hands. What should a pillion passenger hold?

    • AThe rider’s waist or the passenger grab handles
    • BThe handlebars
    • CNothing
    • DThe rider’s shoulders
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The rider’s waist or the passenger grab handles

    Holding the rider’s waist or the grab handles keeps the passenger secure without upsetting the rider.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger’s feet. When should they be on the footrests?

    • AOnly on bends
    • BOnly when the rider asks
    • COnly at speed
    • DAt all times, including when stopped
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At all times, including when stopped

    The passenger keeps their feet on the footrests. The rider supports the bike when it stops.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    How should a pillion passenger behave in bends?

    • ASit stiffly upright
    • BLean with the rider
    • CLean the other way
    • DPut a foot down
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Lean with the rider

    A passenger who leans with the rider makes the bike easier to control.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    You are carrying a pillion passenger. What might you need to change?

    • ATyre pressures and suspension, as the handbook says
    • BNothing at all
    • CRemove the mirrors
    • DLower the handlebars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Tyre pressures and suspension, as the handbook says

    The extra weight changes handling. Check the handbook for tyre pressures and suspension settings, and allow more time to stop.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Where should you carry heavy luggage on a motorcycle?

    • AHanging from the handlebars
    • BHigh on the pillion seat
    • COn one side only
    • DLow down and as near the centre of the bike as you can, without overloading it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Low down and as near the centre of the bike as you can, without overloading it

    Heavy loads carried high or to one side affect balance. Keep them low and central, and do not exceed the load limits.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part