Queensland Motorcycle Knowledge Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What blood alcohol concentration must learner and provisional riders have?

   • AZero
   • BUnder 0.08
   • CUnder 0.02
   • DUnder 0.05
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Zero

   Learner and provisional riders must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Even a small amount of alcohol harms balance and judgement.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Where should you look when riding through a curve?

   • AThrough the curve, toward where you want to go
   • BAt the road edge beside you
   • CAt the centre line
   • DAt the front wheel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which riders may NOT carry a pillion passenger?

   • ARiders over 25
   • BLearner riders
   • CRiders of motorcycles over 250 cc
   • DRiders with a full, unrestricted licence
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Learner riders

   Learner riders may not carry pillion passengers. The only exception is WA, where a learner's approved supervisor may ride as the pillion. Most new riders must also wait until later licence stages.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   How many pillion passengers may a motorcycle carry (not counting a sidecar)?

   • AAs many as there are seats
   • BOne
   • CTwo
   • DThree
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. One

   Only one pillion passenger is allowed. A sidecar passenger is counted separately.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   In good conditions, what following distance do Australian rider handbooks recommend?

   • AOne car length
   • B2 seconds
   • CAt least 3 seconds
   • D1 second
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Why should you avoid buying a second-hand helmet?

   • AIt is illegal to sell a used helmet
   • BIt may have hidden damage from an earlier impact
   • CSecond-hand helmets are always too small
   • DThey cannot be fitted with a visor
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   When should you replace your motorcycle helmet?

   • AEvery month
   • BOnly when the paint fades
   • COnly when the visor is scratched
   • DAfter a crash or a hard knock, or when it no longer fits firmly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You are following another vehicle at night. When must you use low beam?

   • AWhen you are within 200 metres behind it
   • BWhen you are within 20 metres
   • CNever; high beam helps the driver ahead
   • DOnly in fog
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What is the power limit for an electric LAMS motorcycle?

   • AUp to 100 kW
   • BElectric motorcycles cannot be LAMS approved
   • CUp to 25 kW
   • DUp to 150 kW
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Up to 25 kW

   Electric motorcycles can be LAMS approved if their power is no more than 25 kW.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How must a pillion passenger sit?

    • ASide-saddle behind the rider
    • BAstride the pillion seat, facing forward, with both feet on the pillion footrests
    • CFacing backwards to watch traffic
    • DIn front of the rider
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Astride the pillion seat, facing forward, with both feet on the pillion footrests

    A pillion must sit astride the seat facing forward and keep both feet on the pillion footrests.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Under LAMS, what are the main limits for a petrol motorcycle?

    • AAny engine size if it has ABS
    • BEngine up to 1,000 cc and top speed under 200 km/h
    • CEngine up to 660 cc and power-to-weight ratio up to 150 kW per tonne
    • DEngine up to 250 cc only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Engine up to 660 cc and power-to-weight ratio up to 150 kW per tonne

    A LAMS motorcycle has an engine capacity of no more than 660 cc and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 150 kW per tonne, and must be on the approved list.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What should a good motorcycle jacket and pants have?

    • ALoose cuffs so air can move
    • BLight fabric so you stay cool
    • CStrong, abrasion-resistant material with impact armour at the back, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees
    • DPockets for heavy items
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What can happen if you use only the front brake while leaning in a curve?

    • AThe motorcycle may stand up and run wide
    • BThe rear wheel lifts and steers you inside
    • CThe motorcycle turns more sharply
    • DNothing; it is the best way to slow in a curve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How far may a load stick out behind the rear wheel of a solo motorcycle?

    • AAny distance if it is flagged
    • BNo more than 1 metre
    • CNo more than 300 mm
    • DNo more than 1.2 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No more than 300 mm

    A load must not stick out more than 300 mm behind the rear wheel or 150 mm in front of the front wheel, or past the sides of the motorcycle.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a pillion passenger on a motorcycle?

    • A16 years
    • B8 years
    • C12 years
    • D5 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Why should you do a head check before you change lanes?

    • ATo check that your indicator is on
    • BIt is the only way to check your speed
    • CMirrors do not show your blind spot
    • DTo warn other drivers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Mirrors do not show your blind spot

    Mirrors leave blind spots. Turn your head to check before turning, changing lanes or moving off.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which three things should guide where you position yourself in a lane?

    • ASpeed, gear and fuel
    • BSignals, signs and speed
    • CSpace, surface and sight
    • DMirrors, brakes and horn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Space, surface and sight

    Choose a position that gives you space from hazards, avoids poor surfaces and gives you the best view of the road ahead.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which headlight should you use when riding in daylight?

    • AHigh beam
    • BFog light only
    • CLow beam
    • DNo headlight
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Low beam

    Ride with your headlight on low beam during the day so others notice you sooner.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    May a motorcycle rider use any part of their lane?

    • AYes, to keep a buffer from hazards
    • BOnly on roads over 80 km/h
    • CNo, riders must stay in the centre
    • DNo, riders must stay in the left third
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    When does counter-steering become more effective?

    • AOnly when the road is wet
    • BOnly with a pillion on board
    • CAt very low speeds, such as parking
    • DAs speed increases
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. As speed increases

    Counter-steering works better as speed increases. At very low speeds you steer directly by turning the handlebars.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    About how long does it take a rider to react to a hazard and begin to respond?

    • AAbout 1.5 seconds
    • B10 seconds
    • C0.1 second
    • D5 seconds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    At night, when must you dip your headlight to low beam because of an oncoming vehicle?

    • AWhen it is within 50 metres
    • BOnly when it flashes its lights
    • CNever on a motorcycle
    • DWhen it is within 200 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Your front wheel locks and skids while braking. What should you do?

    • AHold the front brake on harder
    • BRelease the front brake, then reapply it smoothly
    • CPut both feet down
    • DTurn the handlebars sharply
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly

    A locked front wheel gives no steering control. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it gently.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    When riding in a group, which formation do Australian rider handbooks recommend?

    • ASide by side in the same lane
    • BA tight block of riders
    • CSingle file, with a safe gap between riders
    • DStaggered with less than a second between riders
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is lane splitting?

    • AChanging lanes at a roundabout
    • BRiding between lanes of moving traffic at over 30 km/h
    • CRiding in a bicycle lane
    • DMerging when two lanes become one
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

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