Why must you make full use of the slip road before you join a motorway on your motorcycle?

To reach the same speed as the traffic on the motorway

Because it allows you to stop or turn around if you need to do so

Because it allows you easy access to the overtaking lanes

Because you can go from there onto the hard shoulder

Where would you find amber reflective studs on a motorway?

To the right of the hard shoulder

Between the slip road and the main carriageway

Before riding onto a motorway, what should you always do?

Give way to traffic on the motorway.

Stop and look around before joining the motorway.

Use the hard shoulder to build up speed.

Be prepared to stop on the slip road.

The right-hand lane of a motorway is for what purpose only?

Vehicles not turning off at the next exit

As a motorcyclist, when are you allowed to stop on the hard shoulder?

When you are feeling in need of a rest

If you want to answer your mobile phone

If you realise that you've gone past the exit you wanted

You are planning to take a long journey on the motorway. Why is it especially important to check your motorbike before you set out?

High-speed travel over long distances increases the chance of your motorbike breaking down.

There will be increased wear and tear on your brakes.

Motorway service stations are very rare.

Your tyres will wear away much faster than they would on a road.

You are proceeding along a slip road and are about to join a motorway. You should

adjust your speed to match the speed of traffic on the motorway.

go as quickly as you can as you enter the motorway.

ride along the hard shoulder until you find a suitable gap.

flash your headlight and expect motorway users to give way to you.

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14 motorway rules questions for the UK Motorcycle Theory Test, out of 14 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 14
Which of these vehicles is not permitted to use the right-hand lane of a motorway?
Not quite. The answer is A vehicle with a trailer
The maximum speed limit for vehicles pulling trailers is 60 mph on motorways, whereas it is 70 mph for vehicles without trailers. For this reason, vehicles with trailers are not allowed to use the outside, overtaking, lane.
Source: Section 9, “Motorcycle riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
2Question 2 of 14
You are on a motorway and planning to leave at the next exit. Before reaching the exit, which lane position should you choose?
Not quite. The answer is To the left of the centre
You should position your motorbike to the left of the centre of the lane well in advance of the exit. This allows for easier access to the exit slip road as well as signalling your intentions to other motorway users.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
3Question 3 of 14
Why must you make full use of the slip road before you join a motorway on your motorcycle?
Not quite. The answer is To reach the same speed as the traffic on the motorway
For safety, you must be travelling at the same speed as the vehicles already on the motorway. The slip road allows you to accelerate until you reach the appropriate speed.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
4Question 4 of 14
What is the minimum legal engine capacity for a motorbike to ride on a motorway?
Not quite. The answer is 50cc
A motorbike on a motorway must be able to match the speed of other traffic, but the legal requirement for engine capacity is just 50cc or more.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
5Question 5 of 14
The reflective studs that mark the boundary between the slip road and the motorway are
Not quite. The answer is green.
Green studs mark where the slip road, or acceleration lane, meets the main carriageway of a motorway. The reflective nature of the studs helps at night and when there is poor visibility.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
6Question 6 of 14
Where would you find amber reflective studs on a motorway?
Not quite. The answer is Around the central reservation
Studs of different colours assist motorway users at night. Amber studs are on the right-hand side of the main carriageway, before it meets the central reservation.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
7Question 7 of 14
Where can you find a crawler lane on a motorway?
Not quite. The answer is On a steep gradient
Steep sections of motorway can severely slow a large or long vehicle. These sections of motorway often include a crawler lane for such vehicles so that other traffic will not be obstructed.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
8Question 8 of 14
Before riding onto a motorway, what should you always do?
Not quite. The answer is Give way to traffic on the motorway.
You should use the slip road to build up speed that is comparable to that of the motorway traffic, but always give way to traffic already on the motorway rather than force your way in.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
9Question 9 of 14
The right-hand lane of a motorway is for what purpose only?
Not quite. The answer is Overtaking other vehicles
Your motorbike should only be in the outside lane if you are overtaking another vehicle. Once you have done so, you should move back into the inner lanes when it is safe to do so.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
10Question 10 of 14
As a motorcyclist, when are you allowed to stop on the hard shoulder?
Not quite. The answer is In an emergency
The hard shoulder should only be used in an emergency. It is not a safe place to rest.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
11Question 11 of 14
You are on a three-lane motorway with no traffic ahead of you. Your speed is 70 mph. Which lane should you be travelling in?
Not quite. The answer is The left
The right-hand lanes are for overtaking only. Under normal motorway conditions, you should ordinarily be in the left-hand lane.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
12Question 12 of 14
You are planning to take a long journey on the motorway. Why is it especially important to check your motorbike before you set out?
Not quite. The answer is High-speed travel over long distances increases the chance of your motorbike breaking down.
Travelling at high speeds for long periods may strain your motorbike, so make sure it's in good condition before you set out. Check tyre pressures, oil, petrol, and water especially.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
13Question 13 of 14
You are proceeding along a slip road and are about to join a motorway. You should
Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed to match the speed of traffic on the motorway.
You should use the slip road to reach the same speed as that of the vehicles on the motorway. You should not go faster or slower than other motorway users.
Source: Section 9, “Motorway riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
14Question 14 of 14
What is the national speed limit on motorways for motorcycles?
Not quite. The answer is 70 mph
The national speed limit on motorways for both motorcycles and cars is 70 mph. If you are travelling at the speed limit, it does not mean you can stay in the outside lane. Move into the left-hand lane when not overtaking.
Source: Section 9, “Motorcycle riding”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

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Which of these vehicles is not permitted to use the right-hand lane of a motorway?

You are on a motorway and planning to leave at the next exit. Before reaching the exit, which lane position should you choose?

Why must you make full use of the slip road before you join a motorway on your motorcycle?

What is the minimum legal engine capacity for a motorbike to ride on a motorway?

The reflective studs that mark the boundary between the slip road and the motorway are