UK Motorcycle Theory: Hazard Awareness Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Slow down before you reach the start of the bend.

You should slow down before going around a bend. Otherwise, you may have to brake in the bend, which is risky.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Talk to your doctor.

Some medicines can cause drowsiness, whilst others may contain alcohol that may affect your concentration. When you take medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist before riding a motorcycle.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Tinted

Nighttime riding conditions include reduced light and vision, so you must not wear anything that could further reduce your vision, such as tinted lenses or tinted visors.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and be ready to stop.

If the traffic lights have failed, treat the crossroads as an unmarked junction. Slow down, look in all directions, and be prepared to stop. Proceed when it is safe to do so.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Don't have any alcoholic drinks.

Any amount of alcohol will impair your judgement, even if you are below the legal limit. Stay safe and avoid alcohol altogether if you are going to ride your motorcycle.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Emerging traffic entering the road

These 'keep clear' signs can often be found in congested areas to allow emerging traffic to enter the road system. Never block such an area.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Every two hours

When planning a long journey, keep rest stops in mind. To stay alert on the road, you should rest for at least fifteen minutes after every two hours of riding.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and let the cyclist complete the turn.

Cyclists can be vulnerable at junctions, so slow down, keep back, and give them time and space to make turns.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Your insurance may be invalidated.

Most insurance policies will become invalidated if you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol. It's not worth the risk to you or other road users.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Use your right arm to signal.

Use the correct hand signal for both pedestrians and other road users. The signal for stopping uses your right arm.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Road bending to the right

Chevrons on a black background indicate that the road is going to bend in that direction. Slow down in preparation for the bend.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is to give you a better view of the road.

When approaching a bend, you should position your motorbike towards the left of the road, giving you a better view of the road ahead and allowing better planning.

Source: Section 5,”Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is To warn vehicles behind you of a danger that you've seen up ahead on the motorway

A motorbike's hazard warning lights can be used only for one purpose: to warn following vehicles of a hazard up ahead.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Think about whether you really need to make the journey.

Snow can have an adverse effect on a bike's handling and stopping distances. Think about whether you can postpone the journey for another day.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Any amount of alcohol at all can impair your judgement yet increase your level of confidence. This can be a deadly combination.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is the surface of the road is sticky.

In hot weather, you may find the road surface starting to melt. Ride cautiously; soft tarmac can cause your tyres to lose their grip.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Stay calm and ride normally.

If another vehicle cuts you off or suddenly pulls out in front of you, you may feel angry. Keep safe and calm, however, and ride as you normally do.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Find an alternative way to get home.

If you need glasses or contact lenses to ride, then you must wear them at all times when on your motorbike. If you lose your glasses, you cannot ride until you get another pair that brings your eyesight up to the required level.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is The person may react slowly.

Be patient with elderly drivers. Their sight or hearing may not be as good as yours, so they may react more slowly to potential hazards.

Source: Section 5, “Hazard awareness”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists