Department of Transport Gibraltar Driver Car & Motorcycle Theory Question Bank Contents Section one Questions and answers for applicants of the motor 1 cycle theory test Section two Questions and answers for applicants of the car 16 theory test Section three General questions and answers on road procedure for 39 cars and motorcycles Section four Questions and answers relating to traffic signs 48 THIS SECTION IS COMPRISED OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR APPLICANTS OF THE MOTOR CYCLE THEORY TEST 1 Q1 When you are giving mouth to mouth you should only stop when: Mark one answer A o You think the casualty is dead o The casualty can breathe without help o The casualty has turned blue o You think the ambulance is coming Q2 On a motorway you may ONLY stop on the hard shoulder: Mark one answer A o If you go passed the exit that you wanted to take o If you feel tired and need a rest o In an emergency o To pick up a hitchhiker Q3 Why should you check over your shoulder before turning left into a side road? Mark one answer A o To check for emergency traffic o To confirm your intention to turn o To check for overtaking vehicles o To make sure the side road is clear Q4 You are travelling at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights. You should: Mark one answer A o Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking o Touch the brakes sharply to show your lights o Accelerate to make a gap behind you o Allow the vehicle to overtake Q5 You keep well back while waiting to overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the gap. You should: Mark one answer A o Drop back further o Flash your headlights o Sound your horn o Start to overtake Q6 When riding long distances at speed, noise can cause fatigue. What can you do to help reduce this? Mark one answer A o Vary your speed o Wear ear plugs o Use an open face helmet o Ride in the upright position Q7 Which of the following should you do when riding? Mark two answers A o Keep close to the vehicle in front o Keep your visor or goggles clear o Keep the vehicle in front in view o Use your dipped headlights o Ride close to the centre of the road 2 Q8 Road surfaces tend to be at their most slippery: Mark one answer A o During the late afternoon o After heavy prolonged rain o During a long dry spell o After a long dry spell followed by a shower of rain Q9 Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times? Mark one answer A o You will travel a much shorter distance o You will see less road works o Your vehicle will use more fuel o It will help to ease congestion Q10 You are on a motorway at night. You MUST have your headlights switched on unless: Mark one answer A o The motorway is lit o There are vehicles close in front of you o Your motorcycle has broken down on the hard shoulder o You are travelling below 100 kph Q11 Riding your motorcycle with a slack or worn drive chain may cause: Mark one answer A o Early tyre wear o Increased emissions o An engine misfire o A locked wheel Q12 Why are place names painted on the road surface? Mark one answer A o To warn you of oncoming traffic o To enable you to change lanes early o To restrict the flow of traffic o To prevent you changing lanes Q13 Some two way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous? Mark one answer A o Traffic can overtake on the left o Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only o Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake o Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Q14 A wrongly adjusted drive chain can: Mark three answers A o Create a noisy rattle o Cause a suspension fault o Cause an accident o Make wheels wobble o Affect gear changing 3 Q15 Tailgating means: Mark one answer A o Following another vehicle too closely o Using the rear door of a hatchback car o Driving with rear fog lights o Reversing into a parking space Q16 You should always check for blind areas before: Mark one answer A o Giving a signal o Moving off o Changing gear o Slowing down Q17 The dual carriageway you are turning left onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do? Mark one answer A o Wait until the road is clear on both directions o Stop on the first lane so that other vehicles give way o Proceed to the central reservation and wait o Emerge slightly to show your intentions Q18 Which of these emergency services might have blue flashing beacons? Mark one answer A o Animal ambulances o Doctors cars o Bomb disposal o Gritting lorries Q19 You have adjusted the tension on your drive chain you should check: Mark one answer A o Valve clearance o Tyre pressure o Rear wheel alignment o Sidelights Q20 When riding wearing brightly coloured clothing you will: Mark one answer A o Be seen more easily by other motorists o Create a hazard by distracting other drivers o Dazzle other motorists on the road o Be able to ride on unlit roads with sidelights Q21 When riding in heavy rain a film of water can build up between the road surface and your tyres. This may result in loss of control. What can you do to avoid this? Mark one answer A o Increase your tyre pressure o Decrease your tyre pressure o Keep trying your brakes o Keep your speed down Q22 When riding a sidecar attachment for the first time you should: Mark two answers A o Keep your speed down o Accelerate quickly round bends o Approach corners more carefully o Be able to stop more quickly 4 Q23 If you get cold and wet when riding. What is likely to happen? Mark two answers A o Your helmet may loosen o You may lose concentration o Your visor may freeze o Your reaction time may be slower o You may slide off the seat Q24 At traffic lights you see the amber light ahead. Which light or lights, will come next? Mark one answer A o Green and amber together o Red alone o Red and amber together o Green alone Q25 You are driving on a motorway. A red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder. What does this mean? Mark one answer A o Pull up on the lane to answer your mobile phone o Use this as a running lane o This lane can be closed if you need a rest o You should not travel on this lane Q26 Motorcyclist are particularly vulnerable: Mark one answer A o On dual carriageways o On motorways o When moving off o When approaching junctions Q27 Which of the following fairings would give you best weather protection? Mark one answer A o Sports o Handlebar o Touring o Windscreen Q28 When approaching unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction? Mark one answer o Slow down and look both ways A o Slow down and keep to the left o Accelerate and keep to the middle o Accelerate looking to the right. Q29 When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should: Mark one answer A o Indicate left before leaving the roundabout o Not indicate at any time o Indicate left when approaching the roundabout o Indicate right when approaching the roundabout 5 Q30 A toucan crossing is different from other crossings because: Mark one answer A o Moped riders can use it o Cyclists can use it o It is controlled by a traffic warden o It is controlled by two flashing lights Q31 You must ensure that any load carried on your motorcycle is: Mark two answers A o Not sticking out dangerously o Attached to a red flag o Secure o Covered by a waterproof sheet Q32 How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted? Mark one answer A o Fast to get rid of the shiny surface o Careful until the shiny surface has worn off o Continue driving as normal o Increase the tyre pressure. Q33 How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop? Mark one answer A o By pointing to the children in the opposite pavement o By displaying a red light o By displaying a stop sign o By displaying a stop arm signal Q34 On ice or snow braking distances can increase by: Mark one answer A o 4 times o 6 Times o 10 Times o 20 Times Q35 How will a police officer in a patrol car get you to stop Mark one answer A o They will wait until you stop than approach you o They will pull along you and use the siren o They will flash their headlights, indicate to the right o They will cut in front of you Q36 Before you make a U turn on the road you should: Mark one answer A o Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators o Select a higher gear o Signal so that other drivers know what you are doing o Look over your shoulder for a final check Q37 Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your motorcycle before making a long journey? Mark one answer A o Continuous high speeds may increase the risk of your motorcycle breaking down o Service stations do not deal with breakdowns o You will have to do more harsh breaking o The road surface will wear down the tyres faster 6 Q38 You are travelling behind a moped.