You are at the scene of an accident, and you see that someone's arm is bleeding. Nothing is embedded in the arm, so what should you do to help?

Apply pressure to the wound and ask the person to elevate the arm.

Apply pressure to the wound and ask the person to keep the arm at his or her side.

Dab at the wound until it stops bleeding.

An injured person can go into shock. What is a sign of shock?

A pulse that feels slower than normal

You are on a motorway when your motorcycle breaks down. How can you find the nearest emergency telephone?

Follow the arrows on marker posts.

Walk against the flow of traffic until you find it.

Walk in the direction of the traffic.

Watch out for phones as you head along the motorway.

When should you use the engine cut-out switch?

To avoid wearing out the ignition

To prevent wear and tear on the battery

You should use the motorway's hard shoulder if

you need to consult a road atlas.

you feel tired and want a break.

You are riding through a tunnel in congested traffic. If you have to stop, what should you do?

Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front.

Do a U-turn and look for another route.

Save space by getting close to the vehicle in front.

Ignore message signs in the tunnel.

You are on a motorway when the car in front switches on its hazard warning lights. The car is moving, so what does this mean?

There is danger or an obstacle ahead.

The car is going to change lanes.

The car will leave at the next exit.

The driver has spotted a police car.

On the motorway, you pass a car on the hard shoulder which is displaying a 'Help' pennant. The driver of the vehicle is likely to be

a foreign driver, new to UK roads.

Your motorcycle has broken down in a tunnel. What should you do?

Dismount and use the emergency phone.

Wait on your motorbike until help arrives.

Wait to be spotted by CCTV cameras.

Try to attract the attention of other vehicles or the police.

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UK Motorcycle Theory: Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies Practice Test

12 incidents, accidents and emergencies questions for the UK Motorcycle Theory Test, out of 12 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real UK test has 50 questions and you need 43 correct (86%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 12
You are at the scene of an accident, and you see that someone's arm is bleeding. Nothing is embedded in the arm, so what should you do to help?
Not quite. The answer is Apply pressure to the wound and ask the person to elevate the arm.
Applying pressure to the wound and raising it above the level of the heart will slow down blood flow. Always call for an ambulance if needed.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
2Question 2 of 12
You are at the scene of an accident. A person is not breathing, so you commence giving chest compressions. At what rate should these be given?
Not quite. The answer is 120 per minute
If a patient is not breathing, emergency medical help must be called. Immediately after this, commence giving chest compressions (CPR). Press down on the centre of the chest about twice every second or 120 times a minute. Maintain this fast and steady rhythm.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
3Question 3 of 12
An injured person can go into shock. What is a sign of shock?
Not quite. The answer is Pale skin with a grey tinge
Common signs of shock include sweating, a fast pulse, and pale or grey skin. Shock can be serious, so call an ambulance if you recognise these symptoms.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
4Question 4 of 12
You are on a motorway when your motorcycle breaks down. How can you find the nearest emergency telephone?
Not quite. The answer is Follow the arrows on marker posts.
If your motorbike breaks down on a motorway, pull safely onto the hard shoulder. Marker posts are at 100-metre intervals, each with an arrow pointing to the nearest emergency telephone.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
5Question 5 of 12
You are at the scene of an incident where someone is unconscious. The person's breathing needs to be checked. For how long should this check be done?
Not quite. The answer is Ten seconds
It is essential to check that an unconscious person is breathing once their airway is open. Take up to ten seconds to do this. Get close to the person's mouth and check for signs of breathing. Also look to see if the person's chest is moving. If the person is not breathing, emergency help should be called immediately and CPR commenced.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
6Question 6 of 12
When should you use the engine cut-out switch?
Not quite. The answer is In an emergency
Your engine cut-out switch or kill switch should only be used to stop the engine in an emergency; for example, if your motorbike has been in a road traffic incident. Do not overuse the switch or put a strain on it.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
7Question 7 of 12
There has been a collision and somebody has suffered a burn. The burn should be cooled for at least
Not quite. The answer is twenty minutes.
Burns can lead to shock, so check that the patient is conscious. Place the burn under cold running water for at least twenty minutes. If water is unavailable, use another clear, cold, non-toxic liquid.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
8Question 8 of 12
You should use the motorway's hard shoulder if
Not quite. The answer is there is an emergency.
You should use the hard shoulder only in an emergency. If you need to consult a map, make a call, or take a break, do so when you are off the motorway and can stop safely.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
9Question 9 of 12
You are riding through a tunnel in congested traffic. If you have to stop, what should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front.
Always keep a good distance from the vehicle in front, even in congested traffic. This allows you to see what is happening up ahead.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
10Question 10 of 12
You are on a motorway when the car in front switches on its hazard warning lights. The car is moving, so what does this mean?
Not quite. The answer is There is danger or an obstacle ahead.
The driver of a moving vehicle can use hazard warning lights to alert other vehicles to danger ahead. Be ready to encounter this situation and take action.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
11Question 11 of 12
On the motorway, you pass a car on the hard shoulder which is displaying a 'Help' pennant. The driver of the vehicle is likely to be
Not quite. The answer is disabled.
A disabled driver whose vehicle has broken down may be unable to walk to an emergency telephone. The person will likely switch on the hazard warning lights and may display a 'Help' pennant until help arrives.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
12Question 12 of 12
Your motorcycle has broken down in a tunnel. What should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Dismount and use the emergency phone.
Never assume that you will be spotted by CCTV or that the police will soon be along to help. Dismount, put your hazard warning lights on, find an emergency telephone, and make a call.
Source: Section 13, “Incidents, accidents and emergencies”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Questions people ask

Is this UK Motorcycle Theory: Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies Practice Test like the real UK Motorcycle Theory Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 50 questions; this free test has 12.

How many questions are on the UK Motorcycle Theory Test?

The Motorcycle Theory Test has 50 questions.

What score do you need to pass the UK Motorcycle Theory Test?

You need 43 out of 50 correct (86%).

Is there a time limit on the UK Motorcycle Theory Test?

Yes, you have 57 minutes.

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