UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 20

   Which motorcycles must not use motorways?

   • AMotorcycles over 125cc
   • BMotorcycles with a pillion
   • CMotorcycles with luggage
   • DMotorcycles under 50cc
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Motorcycles under 50cc

   Rule 253: riders of motorcycles under 50cc must not use motorways.

2. Question 2 sur 20

   In the diagram, which lane should you normally ride in on a motorway when the road is clear?

   • AArea 4, the hard shoulder
   • BLane 2
   • CLane 3, the right-hand lane
   • DLane 1, the left-hand lane
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

3. Question 3 sur 20

   In the diagram, what is area 4 for?

   • AOvertaking
   • BSlow vehicles
   • CMotorcycles
   • DEmergencies only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Emergencies only

   The hard shoulder is for emergencies. Do not use it for overtaking or to stop for a rest.

4. Question 4 sur 20

   What is the national speed limit for motorcycles on a motorway?

   • A50 mph
   • B60 mph
   • C80 mph
   • D70 mph
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 70 mph

   Rule 124: the motorway speed limit for cars and motorcycles is 70 mph.

5. Question 5 sur 20

   On a motorway, when may you pass traffic on your left?

   • AWhenever the vehicle ahead is too slow
   • BWhenever the left lane is clear
   • COnly on the hard shoulder
   • DIn congested traffic, when your lane is keeping up with traffic and moving faster than the lane on your right
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 20

   Why should you plan regular breaks on a long motorway ride?

   • AThe tyres must cool down every 20 miles
   • BWind, noise and cold make riders tired
   • CFuel tanks are always small
   • DMotorcycles must stop every 30 minutes by law
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

7. Question 7 sur 20

   What is the legal alcohol limit for riders in England and Wales?

   • AThere is no limit for motorcyclists
   • B50 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
   • C80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
   • D20 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

8. Question 8 sur 20

   What is the legal alcohol limit for riders in Scotland?

   • A35 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
   • B80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood
   • C50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
   • DZero
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

9. Question 9 sur 20

   What is the safest approach to alcohol and riding?

   • AStay just under the legal limit
   • BEat a big meal before drinking
   • CDrink only one pint
   • DDo not drink at all if you are going to ride
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

10. Question 10 sur 20

    You have taken a medicine that may cause drowsiness. What should you do?

    • ADrink coffee and ride
    • BRide more slowly
    • CCheck with your doctor or pharmacist and do not ride if it affects you
    • DRide only on motorways
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

11. Question 11 sur 20

    How often should you take a break on a long journey?

    • AOnly when you feel very tired
    • BAt least 15 minutes after every 2 hours
    • CEvery 4 hours
    • DOnce a day
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

12. Question 12 sur 20

    From what distance must you be able to read a number plate in good daylight?

    • A10 metres
    • B40 metres
    • C20 metres
    • D5 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 20 metres

    Rule 92: you must be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight from 20 metres.

13. Question 13 sur 20

    When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while riding?

    • AIn slow traffic
    • BWhen filtering
    • CNever; you must not use one while riding
    • DAt red lights
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Never; you must not use one while riding

    Rule 149: you must not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.

14. Question 14 sur 20

    What is the national speed limit for a motorcycle on a single carriageway road?

    • A40 mph
    • B50 mph
    • C60 mph
    • D70 mph
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 60 mph

    Rule 124: the national speed limit on single carriageways is 60 mph for cars and motorcycles.

15. Question 15 sur 20

    What is the usual speed limit in a built-up area with street lights?

    • A20 mph
    • B40 mph
    • C30 mph
    • D50 mph
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 30 mph

    Rule 124: the limit in built-up areas is 30 mph unless signs show otherwise.

16. Question 16 sur 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?

    • AOne second
    • BFive seconds
    • CTwo seconds
    • DHalf a second
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Two seconds

    Rule 126: leave at least a two-second gap on fast roads in good conditions. The same rule applies to riders.

17. Question 17 sur 20

    Using the diagram, what is the typical stopping distance at 30 mph?

    • A23 metres
    • B12 metres
    • C36 metres
    • D53 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 23 metres

    The Highway Code gives a typical stopping distance of 23 metres at 30 mph: 9 metres thinking and 14 metres braking.

18. Question 18 sur 20

    Using the diagram, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph?

    • A53 metres
    • B73 metres
    • C96 metres
    • D120 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 96 metres

    At 70 mph the typical stopping distance is 96 metres: 21 metres thinking and 75 metres braking.

19. Question 19 sur 20

    Why do you need a bigger gap behind the vehicle in front on a wet road?

    • ASpray helps you see
    • BYour stopping distance is at least double
    • CYou do not; the gap stays the same
    • DTyres grip better in the rain
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

20. Question 20 sur 20

    You stop at a crash where a motorcyclist is injured. What should you do about their helmet?

    • AAsk a passer-by to take it off
    • BLoosen the chin strap and pull it off
    • CRemove it straight away
    • DLeave it on, unless it is essential to remove it and you are trained
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

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