Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 1 | 50 Free UK Mock Questions (2026)

This Motorcycle Theory Test Practice includes 50 multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for the official UK theory exam. You’ll have 57 minutes to complete the test and will need 43 correct answers to achieve a passing score. You can review each response instantly or wait until the end to see your overall results and correct answers.

1. Which type of pedestrian crossing allows cyclists to ride across at the same time as pedestrians?

Pelican

Toucan

Zebra

Puffin

Question 1 of 50

2. You’ve stopped at a pelican crossing where a disabled person is crossing the road very slowly in front of you. What should you do when the lights change to green?

Sound your horn

Edge forward slowly

Ride behind the person

Allow the person to finish crossing

Question 2 of 50

3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Side winds Traffic Sign

Airport

Service area

Side winds

Slippery road

Question 3 of 50

4. When carrying a heavy load on your motorcycle, what may you need to adjust?

The footrests

The gear lever

The tyre pressure

The seat height

Question 4 of 50

5. What must you have before you can legally drive a motor vehicle on the road?

Breakdown cover

A vehicle handbook

Proof of your identity

An appropriate driving license

Question 5 of 50

6. You arrive at an incident where a pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn’t broken and there’s nothing in the wound. What should you do to help?

Give them a warm drink

Apply firm pressure over the wound

Dab the wound to stop the bleeding

Keep the casualty’s legs flat on the ground

Question 6 of 50

7. You’re driving on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?

Bicycles

Pedestrians

Horse riders

Motorcycles

Question 7 of 50

8. You’re approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren’t working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal?

Police Officer Traffic Stop Sign

Turn left only

Turn right only

Continue ahead only

Stop at the stop line

Question 8 of 50

9. What information is shown on a vehicle registration document?

The make and model

The service history

The original purchase price

The ignition-key security number

Question 9 of 50

10. You’ve just driven through flood water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Avoid using the brakes for a few miles

Stop for at least an hour to allow them to dry

Drive slowly while gently applying the brakes

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do when approaching roadworks on a motorway?

Obey the speed limit

Always use the hard shoulder

Drive very close to the vehicle in front

Speed up to clear the area quickly

Question 11 of 50

12. What does this sign mean?

Parking for Motorcycle Sign

No parking for solo motorcycles

Police motorcycles only

Passing place for motorcycles

Parking for solo motorcycles

Question 12 of 50

13. When may you stop on a clearway?

Never

During daylight hours

When it’s busy

In the rush hour

Question 13 of 50

14. What does a traction control system (TCS) help to prevent?

Uneven front tyre wear

Uneven rear tyre wear

Wheelspin when accelerating

Skidding when braking too hard

Question 14 of 50

15. Which method of fastening a motorcycle helmet is considered unsafe?

Velcro tab

Quick-release fastening

Bar and buckle

Double D-ring fastening

Question 15 of 50

16. You’re carrying a pillion passenger on your motorcycle. What should you adjust to allow for the extra weight?

The balance of the rear wheel

The preload on the front forks

The front and rear wheel alignment

The preload on the rear shock absorber

Question 16 of 50

17. You notice oil on your motorcycle’s front forks. Should this concern you?

No, this is normal lubrication.

Yes, the oil could drip onto the tyres.

Yes, riding with an oil leak is always against the law.

No, unless the leak becomes worse while riding.

Question 17 of 50

18. You’re riding on a motorway and the car in front switches on its hazard warning lights while still moving. What does this usually mean?

There’s danger ahead

There’s a police vehicle ahead

The driver is about to change lanes

The driver intends to take the next exit

Question 18 of 50

19. You’re approaching a roundabout and there are horses being ridden in front of you. What should you do?

Treat them like any other vehicle

Sound your horn as a warning

Give them plenty of room

Accelerate past as quickly as possible

Question 19 of 50

20. What information is shown on a motorcycle’s registration document?

The service history

The date of the MOT

The registered keeper’s name

The type of insurance cover required

Question 20 of 50

21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Roundabout Sign

No vehicles

Ring road

Roundabout

Mini-roundabout

Question 21 of 50

22. What are the minimum motorcycle requirements for the practical test to obtain a full Category A licence?

Solo motorcycle with a maximum power of at least 25 kW (33 bhp)

Motorcycle with a sidecar and a maximum power of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp)

Solo motorcycle with a maximum power of at least 11 kW (14.6 bhp)

Solo motorcycle with a maximum power of at least 50 kW (67 bhp)

Question 22 of 50

23. At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help?

Burst any blisters

Remove anything stuck to the burns

Apply lotions or creams to the injury

Douse the burns with clean, cool water

Question 23 of 50

24. What is the national speed limit for a car or motorcycle on a motorway?

60 mph

80 mph

70 mph

90 mph

Question 24 of 50

25. A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?

50 times per minute

72 times per minute

120 times per minute

80 times per minute

Question 25 of 50

26. You’ve just passed your practical motorcycle test and gained your first full licence. What will happen if you accumulate 6 or more penalty points within the next two years?

Reapply for your provisional licence

Retake only your theory test

Retake only your practical test

Reapply for your full licence immediately

Question 26 of 50

27. Your indicators are difficult to see because of bright sunshine. What should you do to make sure other road users understand your intentions?

Flash your headlights

Sound your horn

Give an arm signal

Keep both hands on the handlebars

Question 27 of 50

28. You’re leaving your motorcycle parked and unattended on a road. When, if ever, may you leave the engine running?

If the battery is flat

Not on any occasion

When in a 20 mph zone

When parking for less than five minutes

Question 28 of 50

29. You’re about to overtake another vehicle. What should you do when you see this sign?

Hidden Dip Traffic Signal

Move to the right to get a better view

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible

Switch your headlights on before overtaking

Question 29 of 50

30. You’re riding your 1,000 cc motorcycle through a busy town centre on a dull, wet day. There are trams operating, and a bus ahead is indicating to pull out from a bus stop. How should you react?

Accelerate quickly to get past the bus

Rev the engine and sound the horn

Continue past but slow down slightly

Allow the bus to pull out if it’s safe to do so

Question 30 of 50

31. You’re riding on an exposed stretch of motorway in strong side winds. When should you take extra care?

When you overtake a large vehicle

When there’s slow queuing traffic

As you approach an exit slip road

As you approach a service area

Question 31 of 50

32. When may you stop on a clearway?

Never

When it’s busy

In the rush hour

During daylight hours

Question 32 of 50

33. Which lane must not be used by a motorcyclist?

Tram lane

Overtaking lane

Crawler lane

Acceleration lane

Question 33 of 50

34. You’re turning right at a large roundabout. Before crossing a lane to reach your exit, what should you do?

Put on your right indicator

Cancel the left indicator

Take a lifesaver glance over your left shoulder

Take a lifesaver glance over your right shoulder

Question 34 of 50

35. You’re riding slowly in a town centre. Why should you glance over your left shoulder before turning left?

To help keep your balance

To look for traffic signs

To check for cyclists

To check for potholes

Question 35 of 50

36. What are you likely to experience if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?

Reduced pollution

Increased road safety

Reduced exhaust emissions

Increased fuel consumption

Question 36 of 50

37. What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?

Contraflow systems

Variable speed limits

Lane closures

National speed limits

Question 37 of 50

38. You’re riding a motorcycle during the day. What would help make you more visible to other road users?

Wearing a black helmet

Switching off your headlights

Wearing a dark jacket

Wearing a brightly coloured helmet

Question 38 of 50

39. What does the term ‘tailgating’ mean?

Using the rear door of a hatchback car

Following another vehicle too closely

Reversing into a parking space

Driving with rear fog lights on

Question 39 of 50

40. Where would you see this sign?

School sign

At playground areas

On the rear of a school bus or coach

At the side of the road

In the window of a car taking children to school

Question 40 of 50

41. Why have red routes been introduced in major cities?

To help traffic flow

To raise speed limits

To provide better parking

To allow lorries to load more freely

Question 41 of 50

42. How can you recognise spilt fuel on a wet road?

By a series of skid marks on the road surface

By a dull, non-reflective road surface

By a highly polished road surface

By a rainbow-coloured pattern on the road surface

Question 42 of 50

43. At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What should you check first?

Whether they have any allergies

Whether their vehicle is insured

Whether their airway is open

Whether they’re comfortable

Question 43 of 50

44. What is the purpose of a motorcycle’s catalytic converter?

To reduce noise pollution

To muffle exhaust noise

To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce exhaust emissions

Question 44 of 50

45. You’re following a long vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. The driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb. What should you do?

Wait behind the long vehicle

Report the driver to the police

Overtake on the right-hand side

Warn the driver about the wrong signal

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do before starting a motorcycle engine?

Select first gear and apply the rear brake lightly

Check that your dipped headlights and tail light are on

Select first gear and apply the front brake firmly

Check that the neutral lamp shows when the ignition is switched on

Question 46 of 50

47. Where would you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?

Separating the lanes

On the right-hand edge of the road

On the left-hand edge of the road

Separating the slip road from the motorway

Question 47 of 50

48. You’re going to ride your motorcycle in the dark. What should you wear to make yourself more visible to other road users?

Warm gloves

A leather jacket

Reflective clothing

A black helmet

Question 48 of 50

49. Why should you take extra care when riding on roads where trams operate?

Trams give off harmful exhaust fumes

Trams cannot steer to avoid you

Trams can brake very quickly

Trams are noisy and slow

Question 49 of 50

50. How will a school crossing patrol usually signal you to stop?

By displaying a ‘STOP’ sign

By giving you an arm signal

By displaying a red light

By pointing to children on the opposite pavement

Question 50 of 50