This quiz is on: Safety margins

Motorcycle questions

UK highway code
Updated for 2025

Different order each time you try
Passing score is 86%

Questions on Safety margins

What does the saying ‘only a fool breaks the two-second rule’ refer to?

What should a motorcyclist avoid at a mini-roundabout?

When are motorcyclists allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights?

What should you do before starting a journey in the snow?

When will your overall stopping distance be increased?

You’re riding in heavy rain. Your rear wheel skids as you accelerate. What must you do to regain control?

What’s the safest way to stop when the road is wet?

Why should you ride with dipped headlights on in the daytime?

What should you do when you’re overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on briefly while you’re driving?

What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?

What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)?

What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?

What should you do when you’re driving in snowy conditions?

What’s the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

You’re about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

What should you do when you park a car facing downhill?

You’re driving in a built-up area that has traffic-calming measures. What should you do when you approach a road hump?

On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?

You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?