UK Motorcycle Theory: Other Types of Vehicle Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 8 mph.

Road-going powered wheelchairs and scooters have a maximum speed of 8 mph. Be especially careful around them; their small size and limited speed make them especially vulnerable.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is They move silently and quickly.

Always be cautious around tram tracks. Electric trams make very little noise and can come up on you stealthily. They cannot steer around you.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is It takes longer to pass a large vehicle.

It takes longer to pass a large or long vehicle, so plan ahead accordingly. Watch out for oncoming traffic as well as other vehicles overtaking.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Another, faster-moving vehicle may be hidden by the large vehicle.

Large and long vehicles can easily hide smaller vehicles from your sight. Always assume that there may be another vehicle about to overtake, and wait for the large vehicle to pass by before you emerge.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Keep well back of the vehicle.

Long vehicles need a lot of manoeuvring room. At a mini-roundabout, for example, they may position themselves to the right to make a left turn. Stay back and watch the road ahead and what the vehicle is doing. Never attempt to overtake on the left, as you may not be seen.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Watch out for pedestrians and be prepared to give way.

Always watch out for pedestrians who are running to get on the bus, or who have just got off the bus. If the bus is indicating that is about to pull out, be prepared to give way to it if is safe to do so.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Wait for the vehicle to complete its turn.

A long vehicle may have to enter your side of the road to complete a turn. Wait until it has completed its turn before proceeding. Do not overtake; traffic could be emerging from the crossroads.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Drop back and keep your distance.

Large and long vehicles can throw off a lot of spray on wet roads, so drop back safely and keep out of the spray so you can see the road ahead clearly.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Use your dipped headlight.

Dipped headlights are an ideal way to improve visibility in dull weather conditions, but be careful not to dazzle oncoming traffic by using the main beam of your headlight.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is A car

High-sided vehicles such as lorries, and smaller and lighter vehicles such as motorcycles, can be particularly affected by gusts and crosswinds. Even cars may be affected. Be cautious when riding in windy conditions.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Motor cars

Cars are less likely to be affected by side or cross winds, but even they can be affected in strong or gusty conditions. On a motorcycle, you should be wary of winds when overtaking, going past gaps in hedges, or crossing junctions.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is Drop further back.

If you have left a gap between your vehicle and the large vehicle in front, don't get angry or frustrated if another vehicle overtakes you. Keep calm and drop further back so that your reaction time is increased and you have a good view of the road ahead.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists

Not quite. The answer is The driver intends to move in to the left or turn left.

Know your hand signals; you or other drivers may need to use them in poor visibility or if the indicators are faulty. An anticlockwise circular motion with the right arm indicates that the driver in front intends to move in to the left or turn left.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

Not quite. The answer is So you can have a better view of the road ahead

If you ride too closely to a large vehicle, your view of the road ahead will be restricted, and the driver of the vehicle may not be able to see you. This can be particularly dangerous when overtaking.

Source: Section 7, “Other types of vehicle”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists