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Title: Mock theory tests
Post by: celticdog on 20 June 2018, 11:53:02 am
Have a try here if you've got a spare 10mins-

https://mocktheorytest.com/highway-code/motorbike/

I got 43/50 on the 50 random questions link
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Dudeofrude on 20 June 2018, 12:32:43 pm
48/50 but to be fair I only did it 5 years ago
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 20 June 2018, 12:51:14 pm
49/50 and I have only ever done the mock on once before about 6 years ago. I took my real test when we only had 3 questions about the highway code asked by the examiner at the test centre.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Jamieg285 on 20 June 2018, 01:47:28 pm
Got 46/50.  Wasn't happy with that, so did another run through.... and got 46.


 :rolleyes
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2018, 05:10:18 pm
Got 47/50. Had my bike license 50 odd years, who cares what letter it is. Try not to use motorways let alone smart ones, bit hasty with the maths on the braking distance question though. :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: darrsi on 20 June 2018, 05:22:34 pm
47/50
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: tex on 20 June 2018, 05:37:43 pm
Would be interesting to try it without multiple choice  !,
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Grahamm on 20 June 2018, 07:40:48 pm
I got 46, but I got one wrong through being too courteous to other road users (when to stop using High Beam if you're being overtaken at night), one because I don't use Park and Ride and one because if I don't travel outside England, what does it matter that I won't see a Traffic Officer?!
I also sent them a complaint about one question because I think it's poorly worded:
It asked "What can you do to be seen more easily when you're riding at night?" and gives the following answers:

A. Use your headlight on dipped beam
B. Wear waterproof clothing
C. Keep the motorcycle clean
D. Stay well out to the right

I selected D and was told:

"You selected D, the correct answer was A
 
"It's vital to make yourself as visible as you can. Use the correct lights on your motorcycle. Wear reflective clothing and a light or brightly coloured helmet. Fluorescent clothing is effective in daytime, but won’t show up as well at night. Most high-visibility clothing will have a combination of fluorescent and reflective materials."

I think this is badly phrased. It is a legal requirement to use headlights at night, it's not something I "can" do, it's something I *must* do.

I selected D because, apart from that, positioning to the right was the best option to ensure that I am visible and less likely to be lost in "visual clutter" on the left of the road.

Of course, wearing Hi Viz is the best option (as well as making sure that my lights are working and clean), but that wasn't offered as an answer.


Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: darrsi on 20 June 2018, 08:34:51 pm
I reckon i got the 3 wrong 'cos i was trying to ride the bike at the time.  :lol
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 20 June 2018, 08:42:15 pm
44/50 which isn't too bad I suppose.
A couple of silly mistakes and a couple of bad guesses!
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: mtread on 20 June 2018, 09:50:59 pm
46/50. Some of the questions are a bit obscure. I had one about a motorcycle pulling a trailer!
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: slappy on 20 June 2018, 10:40:15 pm
47 out of 50, one question was what to check before fitting a sidecar to your motorcycle!  They must think it is still 1950.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: darrsi on 20 June 2018, 11:03:13 pm
47 out of 50, one question was what to check before fitting a sidecar to your motorcycle!  They must think it is still 1950.


Make sure Olive is still willing to get in it  :lol
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: red98 on 21 June 2018, 06:51:41 pm
44 for me ...some strange questions , one about traffic lights for trams that I guessed wrong and one that needs updating about learners in cars on motorways....good to do though as a refresher on the highway code..
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 21 June 2018, 09:12:48 pm
The scores being admitted to aren't that bad as most of us haven't read the highway code in years - and some of those questions aren't in the highway code anyway.


I guess that those who only scored 10 haven't fessed up yet  :lol
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: mtread on 21 June 2018, 10:56:56 pm
<quote> one question was what to check before fitting a sidecar to your motorcycle  </quote> The correct answer is of course 'make sure you're not wearing the wrong trousers..... Gromit'
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: fazersharp on 22 June 2018, 10:12:03 pm
I had this question appear
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Slaninar on 23 June 2018, 07:27:05 am
I got 46, but I got one wrong through being too courteous to other road users (when to stop using High Beam if you're being overtaken at night), one because I don't use Park and Ride and one because if I don't travel outside England, what does it matter that I won't see a Traffic Officer?!
I also sent them a complaint about one question because I think it's poorly worded:
It asked "What can you do to be seen more easily when you're riding at night?" and gives the following answers:

A. Use your headlight on dipped beam
B. Wear waterproof clothing
C. Keep the motorcycle clean
D. Stay well out to the right

I selected D and was told:

"You selected D, the correct answer was A
 
"It's vital to make yourself as visible as you can. Use the correct lights on your motorcycle. Wear reflective clothing and a light or brightly coloured helmet. Fluorescent clothing is effective in daytime, but won’t show up as well at night. Most high-visibility clothing will have a combination of fluorescent and reflective materials."

I think this is badly phrased. It is a legal requirement to use headlights at night, it's not something I "can" do, it's something I *must* do.

I selected D because, apart from that, positioning to the right was the best option to ensure that I am visible and less likely to be lost in "visual clutter" on the left of the road.

Of course, wearing Hi Viz is the best option (as well as making sure that my lights are working and clean), but that wasn't offered as an answer.
In Serbia, the law says to use "high" (long?) beam lights at night at all times - it is obligatory - EXCEPT: in urban areas, when there's oncoming traffic, or being behind another vehicle - closer than 200 m.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: darrsi on 23 June 2018, 08:50:42 am
I had this question appear


Never really had any issues with blocked vision with my wing mirrors?
 
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Dave48 on 23 June 2018, 10:44:54 am
Scored 49/50. The one I got wrong was about tyre on motorcycle over 50cc. I clicked tread depth below 1.6mm (which is the legal minimum for this category as far as i recall-can anyone confirm this please?) I should have gone for bulge in tyre which  thinking about it, I would be more concerned about a bulge than having insufficient tread although I guess we all regularly check our tyres(bike & 4 wheel vehicles) unlike a few cagers I know who NEVER check tyre pressures let alone look for cuts/bulges/tread depth :eek
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: fazersharp on 23 June 2018, 11:34:56 am
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Adam2201 on 23 June 2018, 12:07:02 pm
Scored 49/50. The one I got wrong was about tyre on motorcycle over 50cc. I clicked tread depth below 1.6mm (which is the legal minimum for this category as far as i recall-can anyone confirm this please?) I should have gone for bulge in tyre which  thinking about it, I would be more concerned about a bulge than having insufficient tread although I guess we all regularly check our tyres(bike & 4 wheel vehicles) unlike a few cagers I know who NEVER check tyre pressures let alone look for cuts/bulges/tread depth :eek


It's 1mm for motorbikes and "visible tread pattern" for mopeds (50cc and below) IIRC.  I thought it was 1.6mm until I did my CBT
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: darrsi on 23 June 2018, 12:54:13 pm
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc


"...if your bike is over 50cc’s you can ride this on the motorways in the UK – as long as you have passed your full test for the machine you’re riding!  You cannot take any vehicle onto the motorways with “L” plates or with just your CBT certificate..."

I think i would've said 125 as well. Thing is, you don't really associate people with a full bike licence riding a 50cc, it's just the norm that once you pass your test you get a bigger bike. I don't even think i'd really want to ride a 50cc bike on a motorway anyway.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: YamFazFan on 23 June 2018, 03:07:29 pm

Got halfway through when it suddenly went back to the beginning and question one again :rolleyes
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 June 2018, 05:47:09 pm
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc


"...if your bike is over 50cc’s you can ride this on the motorways in the UK – as long as you have passed your full test for the machine you’re riding!  You cannot take any vehicle onto the motorways with “L” plates or with just your CBT certificate..."

I think i would've said 125 as well. Thing is, you don't really associate people with a full bike licence riding a 50cc, it's just the norm that once you pass your test you get a bigger bike. I don't even think i'd really want to ride a 50cc bike on a motorway anyway.


Think this pretty much only applies to them Nut-nuts that ride scooters 800 miles to a rally you know the ones that spend more time on the hard shoulder than on the road 🤣
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Grahamm on 24 June 2018, 01:04:52 pm
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Dave48 on 25 June 2018, 07:42:16 am
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!


I once rode briefly on a section of M6 north of Birmingham on a 1960s 125cc scooter-talk about taking your life in your hands! :eek [size=78%] The trucks were constantly overtaking and causing amazing turbulence effects-never again! My Honda Cub (110cc Lifan 4 speed manual) is very happy on Englands byways and A roads where theres a 50/60mph limit[/size]
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: fazersharp on 25 June 2018, 11:22:41 am
Whilst on the subject of cc why only 49 and not 50. Same with the FZS 600 which is only 599cc isnt it ?
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: YamFazFan on 25 June 2018, 12:51:40 pm

I have a faint memory of reading about that years ago and I believe it was something to do with tax.



Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 25 June 2018, 01:23:50 pm

For mopeds, the limit has always been "49cc or under" as someone somewhere believed that once you hit the magic 50cc capacity it became a motorbike.


As for the others (400, 600, 750 etc) I thought that was just manufacturers trying to create their own classes that then got integrated into the VED scheme in the UK. I am guessing it has its roots in Japan with their taxation rules though.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: YamFazFan on 25 June 2018, 02:41:27 pm
Yes that was it, the article did refer to Japanese taxations.
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: fazersharp on 25 June 2018, 08:41:19 pm
No point really because the governments just move the goal posts like they have done with low emission cars were £30 now £130 cause everyone was buying them and the Gov lost revenue
Title: Re: Mock theory tests
Post by: Oldgit on 30 June 2018, 09:43:25 am
Mock the theory test, could be a new television programme!!!!!!!!