Motorbike Motorcycle general Knowledge October 5, 2024October 9, 2024 Motorcycle Test - General Knowledge 1 / 41 Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should: A. Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes. B. Immediately come to a stop. C. Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind. Pulling over to the left will give the emergency vehicle as much space as possible to overtake you. Don't brake heavily or you risk the emergency vehicle running into the back of your vehicle, or another vehicle behind you running into you." 2 / 41 If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should: A. Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions. B. Stop immediately and wait for instructions. C. Maintain the same speed. Road repairs can cause the road to be slippery, and you may come around a corner to find a traffic controller with a handheld sign directing traffic, therefore be prepared to stop." 3 / 41 If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do? A. Follow them until they leave the road B. Sound your horn to warn the rider. C. Speed up to pass the horse. D. Slow down and give them plenty of room. Horses can be frightened easily by traffic and can become unpredictable. Slowing down and giving them plenty of space is essential." 4 / 41 If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping? A. Report the accident to Police within seven days. B. Only call the Police if the accident also resulted in over $500 worth of property damage. C. Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified. Then call the Police. Helping injured people is the first priority. 5 / 41 If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you: A. Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours. B. Do not need to report the accident to the Police. C. Only need to report the accident to the Police if someone was injured. D. Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to your home within 24 hours "You must report the accident." 6 / 41 You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should: A. Leave your headlights on high beam. B. Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on. C. Park on the footpath. "Keep your vehicle as visible as possible without compromising other road users." 7 / 41 When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should: A. Drive straight on as you have the right of way B. Sound your horn, turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway. C. Stop and check the traffic behind you on the entrance. D. Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow. "Trying to merge into freeway traffic too slowly causes a dangerous situation for other drivers who may have to brake heavily. Match your speed and merge into a gap in the traffic." 8 / 41 Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders? A. Yes. B. No, they must always ride on the footpath. C. No, they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road. 9 / 41 If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping? A. Report the accident to Police within seven days. B. Only call the Police if the accident also resulted in over $500 worth of property damage. C. Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified. Then call the Police. . Helping injured people is the first priority." 10 / 41 If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you: A. Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours. B. Do not need to report the accident to the Police. C. Only need to report the accident to the Police if someone was injured. 11 / 41 If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked? A. Only your name and address details if a Policeman asks for them. B. You must let them see your licence, take details, and give the name and address of the vehicle's owner. C. No details at all until you have contacted your insurance company. This ensures that all parties have the correct information for insurance purposes 12 / 41 When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should: A. Drive straight on as you have the right of way B. Sound your horn, turn on your indicator lights and move onto the freeway. C. Stop and check the traffic behind you on the entrance. D. Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow. "Trying to merge into freeway traffic too slowly causes a dangerous situation for other drivers who may have to brake heavily. Match your speed and merge into a gap in the traffic." 13 / 41 You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should: A. Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority B. Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out C. Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority You must allow the bus to move into your lane. Also, be aware that passengers (especially children) may be trying to cross the road, so be prepared to stop." 14 / 41 You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should: You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should: A. Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority B. Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out C. Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction 15 / 41 Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle? A. At least 5 metres. B. At least 10 metres C. At least 20 metres. . 20 metres gives enough room for other vehicles to manoeuvre around a parked vehicle." 16 / 41 Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle? A. Yes, if it is a weekend or outside normal working hours (8am-6pm) B. Yes, if delivering goods C. Yes, if not obstructing traffic D. No, not at any time Double parking obstructs the road way and causes a hazard for other road users." 17 / 41 Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle? A. At least 5 metres. B. At least 10 metres C. At least 20 metres. D. At least 50 metres. 18 / 41 If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should: A. Merge to the right and give way to other traffic. B. Speed up to get in front of any cars traveling in the right hand lane. C. Stop and wait for directions. "The left lane is closed. Merge like a zip (alternate vehicles) into the right hand lane" 19 / 41 You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should: A. Leave your headlights on high beam. B. Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on. C. Park on the footpath. "Keep your vehicle as visible as possible without compromising other road users." 20 / 41 You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should: A. Speed up as not to impede the ambulance. B. Slow down to the speed of other traffic. C. Continue at the same speed. D. Move into the left lane. "Moving to the left will give the ambulance as much room as possible to pass. Don't make any erratic manoeuvres such as slowing down abruptly or you might cause the ambulance to have to swerve dangerously to avoid you" 21 / 41 Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle? A. Yes, if it is a weekend or outside normal working hours (8am-6pm) B. Yes, if delivering goods C. Yes, if not obstructing traffic D. No, not at any time Double parking obstructs the road way and causes a hazard for other road users." 22 / 41 Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders? A. Yes. B. No, they must always ride on the footpath. C. No, they must give way to cars at all times when riding on the road. A bicycle rider has the same rights and responsibilities as other road users, although there are certain roads where bicycles are prohibited." 23 / 41 If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do? A. Follow them until they leave the road B. Sound your horn to warn the rider. C. Speed up to pass the horse. D. Slow down and give them plenty of room. Explaination: "Horses can be frightened easily by traffic and can become unpredictable. Slowing down and giving them plenty of space is essential." 24 / 41 If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should: A. Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions. B. Stop immediately and wait for instructions. C. Maintain the same speed. 25 / 41 You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights? A. When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only B. When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one C. Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times. : "High beam headlights can dazzle other drivers and make it difficult for them to see the road and any dangers." 26 / 41 You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights? A. When within 200 metres of an oncoming vehicle only B. When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one C. Never, you are allowed to drive with your lights on high beam at all times. . High beam headlights can dazzle other drivers and make it difficult for them to see the road and any dangers." 27 / 41 If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should: A. Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the same. B. Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away. C. Brake, look for room to the left, sound your horn and flash your lights. Explaination: "The more speed you can scrub off, and the further you are to your left, the more chance you have of avoiding an accident, or at least minimising its effects." 28 / 41 What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge? A. Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction B. Stop at all times before crossing the bridge and only give way to pedestrians who may be crossing C. Do not overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction The bridge may not be wide enough for two vehicles." 29 / 41 You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean? A. Bicycle riders must ride along the yellow line. B. Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway hours. C. You may at any time, park along this part of the road for 1 hour only. Explaination: "Clearways are designed to help traffic flow smoothly in busier times." 30 / 41 If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must: A. Slow down and continue through the road works zone. B. Stop and then proceed if you think it is safe. C. Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller. Explaination: "The traffic controller will let you know when it's safe to pass through the road works. There might be vehicles coming the other way, or workers or machinery blocking the lane 31 / 41 Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because A. They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers. B. They are careless and do not obey road rules. C. They ride too fast and do not turn their lights on. Explaination: "They are smaller and less visible, particularly as you scan up the road, and they do not have the protection that drivers in cars, vans and trucks have." 32 / 41 You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean? A. Bicycle riders must ride along the yellow line. B. Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway hours. C. You may at any time, park along this part of the road for 1 hour only. Clearways are designed to help traffic flow smoothly in busier times." 33 / 41 If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked? A. Only your name and address details if a Policeman asks for them. B. You must let them see your licence, take details, and give the name and address of the vehicle's owner. C. No details at all until you have contacted your insurance company. This ensures that all parties have the correct information for insurance purposes." 34 / 41 Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when: A. You are about to stop. B. You intend to slow down. C. You intend to move to the right, at any time. D. You want to let people know they can overtake you Get in the habit of using your indicator every time you make a manoeuvre as it tells other drivers what your intentions are, even if it's the only way you can turn." 35 / 41 Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when: A. You are about to stop. B. You intend to slow down. C. You intend to move to the right, at any time. D. You want to let people know they can overtake you "Get in the habit of using your indicator every time you make a manoeuvre as it tells other drivers what your intentions are, even if it's the only way you can turn." 36 / 41 You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should: A. Continue at your normal speed as the bus does not have priority B. Sound your horn to stop the bus from pulling out C. Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority Explaination: "Correct. You must allow the bus to move into your lane. Also, be aware that passengers (especially children) may be trying to cross the road, so be prepared to stop." 37 / 41 If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must: A. Slow down and continue through the road works zone. B. Stop and then proceed if you think it is safe. C. Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller. Explaination: "The traffic controller will let you know when it's safe to pass through the road works. There might be vehicles coming the other way, or workers or machinery blocking the lane." 38 / 41 Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should: A. Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes. B. Immediately come to a stop. C. Let the emergency vehicle pass and follow it closely behind. Explaination: "Pulling over to the left will give the emergency vehicle as much space as possible to overtake you. Don't brake heavily or you risk the emergency vehicle running into the back of your vehicle, or another vehicle behind you running into you." 39 / 41 You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should: A. Speed up as not to impede the ambulance. B. Slow down to the speed of other traffic. C. Continue at the same speed. D. Move into the left lane. Explaination: "Correct. Moving to the left will give the ambulance as much room as possible to pass. Don't make any erratic manoeuvres such as slowing down abruptly or you might cause the ambulance to have to swerve dangerously to avoid you" 40 / 41 Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because: A. They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers. B. They are careless and do not obey road rules. C. They ride too fast and do not turn their lights on. Explaination: "They are smaller and less visible, particularly as you scan up the road, and they do not have the protection that drivers in cars, vans and trucks have." 41 / 41 If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should: A. Drive onto the wrong side of the road and hope the other vehicle does not do the same. B. Slow down and hope that the driver will turn away. C. Brake, look for room to the left, sound your horn and flash your lights. Explaination: "The more speed you can scrub off, and the further you are to your left, the more chance you have of avoiding an accident, or at least minimising its effects." Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
