Rules of the road: motorcycle theory test questions

1. 40 mph
2. 50 mph
3. 60 mph ✓
4. 70 mph

Answer: 60 mph. The national speed limit for motorcycles on a single carriageway is 60 mph. It's a limit, not a target, so ride slower when bends, junctions or conditions need it.

Highway Code rule 124

1. 20 mph
2. 30 mph ✓
3. 40 mph
4. 50 mph

Answer: 30 mph. The limit is usually 30 mph in built-up areas where there are street lights, unless signs show otherwise.

Highway Code rule 124

1. When your exit road is clear ✓
2. Whenever you're on a motorcycle
3. Whenever the lights are green
4. When the vehicle in front has entered it

Answer: When your exit road is clear. You must not enter a box junction unless your exit is clear, except when turning right and only waiting for oncoming traffic.

Highway Code rule 174

1. Signal left and approach in the left-hand lane
2. Signal right only once you're on the roundabout
3. Approach in any lane without signalling
4. Signal right and approach in the right-hand lane ✓

Answer: Signal right and approach in the right-hand lane. When turning right at a roundabout, signal right and approach in the right lane unless signs show otherwise.

Highway Code rule 186

1. Yes, if no pedestrians are present
2. No, you mustn't ride on a pavement except to gain lawful access to property ✓
3. Yes, if you push it with the engine running
4. Yes, on a motorcycle under 125 cc

Answer: No, you mustn't ride on a pavement except to gain lawful access to property. You must not drive or ride on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway except to gain lawful access to property.

Highway Code rule 145

1. You must not ride in it during its times of operation ✓
2. You can park in it at any time
3. You can use it if no cyclists are present
4. You can ride in it to pass slow traffic

Answer: You must not ride in it during its times of operation. A cycle lane with a solid line is mandatory. You mustn't enter it during its times of operation.

Highway Code rule 140

1. On a dual carriageway
2. After a straight with a clear view
3. On the zig-zag lines approaching a pedestrian crossing ✓
4. On a one-way street
5. Where you'd have to cross a solid white line on your side ✓

Answer: On the zig-zag lines approaching a pedestrian crossing; Where you'd have to cross a solid white line on your side. You mustn't overtake the vehicle nearest the crossing on zig-zag lines, and you mustn't cross a solid white line nearest you except in specific situations.

Highway Code rules 129 and 191

1. Nearside to nearside
2. Wait until they have turned
3. Whichever way is quicker
4. Offside to offside ✓

Answer: Offside to offside. Passing offside to offside is usually safest as you can see oncoming traffic. Road layout may mean nearside to nearside is needed.

Highway Code rule 181

1. Only on the left
2. Only on the right
3. On either side ✓
4. Only by using the pavement

Answer: On either side. On one-way streets traffic can pass on either side. Choose the correct lane early for your exit.

Highway Code rule 143

1. To wave to friends
2. Only when you need to signal or operate a control ✓
3. To adjust your sat nav
4. To rest your hand on long journeys

Answer: Only when you need to signal or operate a control. Keep both hands on the handlebars where possible. Take one off only to signal or use controls.

Highway Code rule 160

1. The left-hand lane ✓
2. The lane nearest the central reservation
3. Either lane
4. The right-hand lane

Answer: The left-hand lane. Stay in the left-hand lane and use the right-hand lane only for overtaking or turning right.

Highway Code rule 137

1. In the middle of your lane
2. On the right-hand side of the road
3. Close to the left-hand kerb
4. Just left of the middle of the road ✓

Answer: Just left of the middle of the road. Position just left of the centre of the road in good time, so traffic behind can pass on your left. Take a final look over your right shoulder before you turn.

Highway Code rule 179

1. Anywhere on the zig-zags if you stay with your bike
2. On the left-hand zig-zags only
3. On the right-hand zig-zags at night
4. You must not park on the zig-zag lines ✓

Answer: You must not park on the zig-zag lines. You must not park on a crossing or within the area marked by zig-zag lines.

Highway Code rule 191

1. Stop on it if traffic is waiting
2. Ride over it only when turning right
3. Pass round it, not over it ✓
4. Ride straight over it to save time

Answer: Pass round it, not over it. All vehicles must pass round the central markings of a mini-roundabout, except large vehicles that physically can't. Painted markings can also be slippery for two-wheelers.

Highway Code rule 188

1. Whenever there's no oncoming traffic
2. To pass a stationary vehicle or a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less ✓
3. Only at night when you can see headlights
4. To overtake any vehicle moving slower than you

Answer: To pass a stationary vehicle or a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less. You can cross the solid line to pass a stationary vehicle or slow cyclists, horses or maintenance vehicles moving at 10 mph or less, if safe.

Highway Code rule 129