This quiz is on: Alertness

  • Motorcycle questions
  • UK highway code
  • Updated for 2025
  • Different order each time you try
  • Passing score is 86%

Questions on Alertness

What should you do if you see an incident on the other side of the motorway?

When should you check your blind spots?

Why can it be helpful to have mirrors on each side of your motorcycle?

What does the term ‘lifesaver’ mean?

You’re about to emerge from a junction. Your pillion passenger tells you it’s clear. When should you rely on their judgement?

You’re riding your motorcycle on an urban road. What must you do before stopping on the left?

Why should you check over your shoulder before you change lanes in busy, slow-moving traffic?

You’re riding a motorcycle that’s towing a trailer. What should you do before turning right onto a dual carriageway?

What should you do before riding a motorcycle you’ve never ridden before?

You’re turning right at a large roundabout. What should you do before you cross a lane to reach your exit?

You’re turning right on a multi-lane roundabout. When should you take a lifesaver glance over your left shoulder?

You’ve been waiting for some time to make a right turn into a side road. What should you do just before you start turning?

What should you do to move off safely from a parked position?

You’re about to turn right. What should you do just before you turn?

What’s the ‘lifesaver’ when riding a motorcycle?

What should you do when you see this road sign ahead?

What should you do if you’re riding at night and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car?

When riding some motorcycles, your shoulders and arms can obstruct your view in the mirrors. What can you do to overcome this difficulty?

You’re riding a motorcycle on the road. What should you do before using your mobile phone?

You’re riding at night. You have your headlights on main beam. When should you dip your headlights if another vehicle overtakes you?