UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 8 voor UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

Motorfiets
Verenigd Koninkrijk
190 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
Why should you check that your steering moves freely before a ride?
- It keeps the tyres warm
- Stiff or notchy steering makes the bike hard to control
- It helps the engine start
- It is needed for the brake light
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Stiff or notchy steering makes the bike hard to control
Steering should move smoothly from lock to lock. Stiffness or notches can mean a fault that affects control.
Vraag 2 van 25
In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. What happens?
- The front brake comes on
- The motorcycle leans right and turns right
- The motorcycle leans left and turns left
- The motorcycle slows down
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The motorcycle leans right and turns right
At speed, pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right. This is countersteering.
Vraag 3 van 25
Using countersteering, how do you start a lean to the left at normal road speeds?
- Shift your weight backwards
- Press the left handgrip forward
- Pull both grips back
- Press the right handgrip forward
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Press the left handgrip forward
Press the grip on the side you want to go. Pressing the left grip forward starts a lean to the left.
Vraag 4 van 25
In a normal bend like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?
- Against the motorcycle
- Upright while the motorcycle leans
- With the motorcycle, at the same angle
- Forward onto the tank
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. With the motorcycle, at the same angle
In a normal bend, rider and machine lean together.
Vraag 5 van 25
Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should it do in a bend?
- Turn to watch the mirrors
- Look down at the front wheel
- Stay level, with the eyes in line with the horizon
- Tilt with the motorcycle
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Stay level, with the eyes in line with the horizon
Keeping your head level helps your balance and lets you judge the bend.
Vraag 6 van 25
Where should you normally ride in your lane when there are no hazards?
- Close to the kerb
- Around the centre of your lane
- On the centre line
- In the gutter
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Around the centre of your lane
The centre of your lane is your normal position. Move from it when hazards or your view make another position safer.
Vraag 7 van 25
What is a "lifesaver" look?
- A look at the speedometer
- A look in your mirrors after you have turned
- A final look over your shoulder into the blind spot before you change direction
- A check of your tyres before a ride
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. A final look over your shoulder into the blind spot before you change direction
Mirrors do not show everything behind you. Rule 88 says check behind and to the sides before manoeuvring; a last look over your shoulder covers the blind spot.
Vraag 8 van 25
Before you move off, what should you do?
- Rev the engine
- Use your mirrors and look round to check your blind spots
- Signal and pull out at once
- Sound your horn
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Use your mirrors and look round to check your blind spots
Rule 159: before moving off, use all mirrors and look round for blind spots. Only move off when it is safe.
Vraag 9 van 25
Which routine should you use before every change of speed or direction?
- Brake, signal, steer
- Signal, manoeuvre, observation
- Manoeuvre, observation, signal
- Observation, signal, manoeuvre
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Observation, signal, manoeuvre
Rule 88 reminds riders to use Observation – Signal – Manoeuvre.
Vraag 10 van 25
On a dry road, which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?
- Both give the same
- The front brake
- The engine cut-out switch
- The rear brake
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The front brake
Weight shifts forward when you brake, so the front brake gives most of the stopping power. Use both brakes in normal riding.
Vraag 11 van 25
When is the safest time to brake hard?
- While changing lanes
- When the motorcycle is upright and travelling in a straight line
- While leaning over
- In the middle of a bend
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. When the motorcycle is upright and travelling in a straight line
Your tyres have the most grip for braking when the machine is upright and going straight.
Vraag 12 van 25
Where should you do most of your slowing down for a bend?
- In the middle of the bend
- You should not slow down for bends
- At the exit of the bend
- Before the bend, while upright
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Before the bend, while upright
Slow down before you reach the bend, so you can ride through it with a steady throttle.
Vraag 13 van 25
How should you use the throttle as you ride through a bend?
- Close it suddenly in the middle
- Open it fully as you enter
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Keep a steady or gently rising throttle
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Keep a steady or gently rising throttle
A steady or gently increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the bend.
Vraag 14 van 25
What is the main cause of skidding on a motorcycle?
- The weather alone
- The rider braking, accelerating or steering too harshly
- Other road users
- Worn indicators
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The rider braking, accelerating or steering too harshly
Most skids are caused by harsh use of the controls. Brake, accelerate and steer smoothly, especially on poor surfaces.
Vraag 15 van 25
Why is coasting (riding with the clutch pulled in) dangerous?
- It saves too much fuel
- It is only dangerous uphill
- It makes the bike too slow
- It removes engine braking and reduces your control
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. It removes engine braking and reduces your control
Rule 122: coasting removes engine braking, lets speed build downhill and affects steering, especially on bends.
Vraag 16 van 25
Where should your feet be while you ride?
- On the engine casing
- Hanging near the road at low speed
- On the pillion footrests
- On the footrests, with toes pointing forward
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. On the footrests, with toes pointing forward
Keep your feet on the footrests, ready to use the gear lever and rear brake. Toes pointing down can catch the road.
Vraag 17 van 25
Why should you use a lower gear on a long, steep downhill?
- So engine braking helps control your speed
- To use less fuel
- So you can coast
- To make the engine quieter
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. So engine braking helps control your speed
A lower gear lets the engine help hold your speed, so you rely less on the brakes.
Vraag 18 van 25
Why do many collisions with motorcycles happen at junctions?
- Riders always have priority
- Junctions have no road markings
- Motorcycles cannot stop at junctions
- Drivers pulling out fail to see the rider
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Drivers pulling out fail to see the rider
Rule 211 warns drivers that motorcyclists are hard to see, especially at junctions. Ride as if drivers may not have seen you.
Vraag 19 van 25
You are riding behind a car. Where should you be so the driver can see you?
- On the pavement edge
- In a position where you are visible in their mirrors
- Directly behind the car, close to the bumper
- Hidden in their blind spot
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. In a position where you are visible in their mirrors
Rule 88: position yourself so drivers in front can see you in their mirrors.
Vraag 20 van 25
A large lorry ahead is signalling left at a junction. What should you do?
- Stay behind it and do not ride up its left side
- Ride alongside its cab so the driver sees you
- Sound your horn and pass on either side
- Overtake it on the left before it turns
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Stay behind it and do not ride up its left side
Long vehicles may swing out before turning left and can trap a rider on their left. Hang back until it has turned.
Vraag 21 van 25
You are about to pass a bus that has stopped at a bus stop. What should you be ready for?
- The bus reversing
- Pedestrians stepping out from in front of the bus
- Nothing; buses never move off without warning
- Cyclists on the pavement only
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Pedestrians stepping out from in front of the bus
People getting off a bus may cross in front of it, hidden from your view. The bus may also pull away. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Vraag 22 van 25
How should you filter through slow-moving traffic?
- With care, keeping your speed low
- At high speed, to spend less time between vehicles
- With your horn sounding constantly
- On the pavement
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. With care, keeping your speed low
Rule 88: when filtering in slow-moving traffic, take care and keep your speed low.
Vraag 23 van 25
When riding past a queue of traffic, which hazard should you look out for?
- Wet paint
- Pedestrians crossing between vehicles
- Trains
- Cyclists on a motorway
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Pedestrians crossing between vehicles
Rule 88: watch for pedestrians crossing between vehicles and for vehicles emerging from junctions or changing lanes.
Vraag 24 van 25
Why might you use dipped headlights during the day?
- To make yourself more conspicuous
- Because it is required on all roads
- To warn others you are about to stop
- To see the road better at midday
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. To make yourself more conspicuous
Rule 86: dipped headlights in daylight may make you more conspicuous. Drivers may still not have seen you.
Vraag 25 van 25
Where is it unsafe to overtake?
- On a dual carriageway when it is safe
- When the vehicle ahead is turning right and has signalled
- Approaching a junction, a bend or the brow of a hill
- On a straight road with a clear view
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Approaching a junction, a bend or the brow of a hill
Rules 166 and 167: do not overtake where you cannot see far enough ahead, such as at a bend or the brow of a hill, or where you might come into conflict with others, such as at a junction.

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