WA Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   To start a turn to the right at road speed using counter-steering, what do you do?

   • APull the right handgrip back toward you
   • BTurn the handlebars sharply to the left and hold them there
   • CPush the left handgrip forward
   • DPush the right handgrip forward
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Push the right handgrip forward

   Pushing the right handgrip forward makes the motorcycle lean right and turn right.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which choice makes it easier for other road users to see you?

   • ADark clothing
   • BRiding close to the vehicle in front
   • CTurning your headlight off in daylight
   • DFluorescent or reflective parts in your gear and a light-coloured helmet
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   When you stop behind another vehicle in traffic, how much space should you leave?

   • ATen car lengths
   • BNone, pull right up to it
   • CJust enough to put a foot down
   • DAbout one to two car lengths
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   How do you measure your following gap?

   • AStart counting when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object and stop when you reach it
   • BLook at your speedometer
   • CCount car lengths
   • DWatch the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Who should set the pace of a group ride?

   • AWhoever is at the back
   • BThe fastest rider
   • CThe rider with the biggest motorcycle
   • DThe pace should suit the least experienced rider
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The pace should suit the least experienced rider

   Plan the pace around the least experienced rider and never feel pressured to keep up.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    On a multi-lane road, which lane is usually the safest choice?

    • AThe lane closest to oncoming traffic
    • BThe lane furthest from oncoming traffic
    • CThe bus lane
    • DAny lane, it makes no difference
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The lane furthest from oncoming traffic

    Choosing the lane furthest from oncoming traffic keeps you away from the head-on zone.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    When should you begin to accelerate again in a curve?

    • ABefore you enter the curve
    • BOnly after you have stopped
    • CAs soon as you start to lean
    • DWhen the motorcycle begins to straighten up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. When the motorcycle begins to straighten up

    Wait until the motorcycle starts to straighten before you accelerate out of the curve.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When may a rider take a foot off the footrest while moving?

    • AAt any speed on a straight road
    • BNever
    • CWhen going downhill
    • DWhen travelling under 10 km/h to park, stop or move off, or briefly to ease a cramp
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What is two-stage braking?

    • ABraking twice in a row
    • BLightly taking up the free play in the brakes first, then squeezing progressively harder
    • CUsing the front brake first, then the rear brake a few seconds later
    • DChanging down two gears before braking
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What type of visor or goggle lens should you use for night riding?

    • ADark tinted
    • BYellow tinted only
    • CClear
    • DMirrored
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Clear

    Tinted lenses cut the light you need at night. Use a clear, unscratched visor or goggles.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    At night, how fast should you ride?

    • AAt the speed limit, whatever you can see
    • BFaster, because there is less traffic
    • CSlowly enough to stop within the distance your headlight lights up
    • DAt least 10 km/h under the limit, no matter what
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When turning across oncoming traffic, how much time should there be before an approaching vehicle reaches the intersection after you are clear?

    • AAt least 3 seconds
    • BNo gap is needed if you indicate
    • C1 second
    • DHalf a second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 3 seconds

    Choose a gap that lets you clear the intersection at least 3 seconds before approaching vehicles arrive.

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

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