View all Motorbike specific questions for driving tests

• It is raining and you are about to stop at a red light, but see that there is a large area that looks like an oil spillage. What should you do to stop safely? Check all that apply.
• How should the quickest stops be made?
• What is the maximum speed on the open road for a learner motorcyclist?
• As a restricted licence holder, what's the maximum cc of a bike that you are allowed to ride?
• Is riding a motorbike more tiring than driving a car?
• What motorbike helmet standards are acceptable in New Zealand? Check all that apply.
• What should you do if your helmet is damaged?
• If your helmet gets dirty what must you clean it with?
• Which item(s) is/are a motorcyclist required to wear by law? Check all that apply.
• To be comfortable when you ride, where should you sit?
• What is the best kind of footwear to wear when riding a motorcycle?
• If another vehicle can enter your path, what should you assume?
• Hypothermia is a term that is used to describe a condition motorcyclists can suffer from. What could cause hypothermia?
• When seated on your motorcycle, where should your feet be?
• What will holding your knees against the petrol tank help you do most?
• Which brake is the most powerful on a motorbike?
• How much braking comes from the front wheel?
• What would you do to help yourself be seen when riding during the daytime? Check all that apply.
• If you're following a vehicle where is the best place on the road to position your motorcycle whilst riding?
• What is the danger in not turning off your indicator?
• If a motorbike only had one hazard warning light, would it fail its warrant of fitness?
• What effect does an oncoming heavy vehicle have?
• If you ride behind a large truck, what should you do?
• When you are passing parked vehicles, the main danger is vehicles making u-turns or pulling out without signalling: yes or no?
• If the driver of a vehicle immediately ahead of you cannot see you in either the rear view mirrors or by turning their head, where would you be?
• What should you do if an oncoming vehicle seems ready to cross your path?
• When passing parked vehicles, in what position in the lane should you be?
• When riding in groups, it is best to place beginner riders where?
• What is the major cause of motorcycle crashes at intersections?
• When in a line of stopped or moving traffic, what should you do?
• If you see a vehicle ahead of you about to pull out of a parking space or do a u-turn, what should you do?
• If another rider or driver follows you too closely, what should you do?
• What should you do when riding on slippery surfaces? Check all that apply.
• What is the main danger in riding on bitumen after a rain shower?
• Which brake(s) should be used on a slippery surface?
• If you encounter rough, uneven surfaces, what should you do to keep control of your machine? Check all that apply.
• On a high-crowned road, what should you reduce speed the most for?
• How can you get a better view of the road ahead at night? Check all that apply.
• If you must slow in a curve, how should you do this?
• Before going through a right hand curve, what is it best to do?
• In an emergency braking situation, what position should your motorcycle be in?
• What should you do if the front wheel locks up when braking?
• If you're in an emergency situation and need to control your bike, which of these is best?
• You are riding on a suburban street and a large piece of timber is immediately in front of you and there is no alternative but to ride over it. To keep control, what should you do? Check all that apply.
• If a dog rushes out in front of you, what should you do?
• If you get a blowout or puncture on your motorcycle, what should you do? Check all that apply.
• When riding in groups, what is the formation in which you ride called?
• When may you carry a pillion passenger?
• Which equipment must a motorcycle have to enable you to carry a passenger? Check all that apply.
• What changes should you make to your motorcyle and riding style when carrying a passenger? Check all that apply.
• What items are required by law for a passenger when travelling on a motorcycle? Check all that apply.
• To drive your motorcycle safely and legally on the road what must it have? Check all that apply.
• If your motorcycle was first registered in New Zealand or overseas less than six years ago, how often does it require a warrant of fitness inspection?
• If your motorcycle was first registered more than six years ago, how often does it require a Warrant of Fitness inspection?
• What is the maximum speed for towing a motorcycle?
• When towing, if your trailer including its load is up to half the weight of your motorcycle, what is the maximum speed you can ride?
• When towing, if your trailer including its load is more than half the weight of your motorcycle, what is the maximum speed you can ride?
• What does this sign mean?
• Motorcycles do not have blind spots. True or false?
• In any kind of skid what should you do?
• What is an engine seizure caused by?
• What signals that engine seizure is imminent?
• What does countersteering best enable you to do?
• When can cross winds occur?
• How will you notice if your chain breaks?
• When carrying a load on your motorcycle, what's the maximum distance in front and behind that your load can extend?
• When carrying a load on your motorcycle, what's the maximum distance either side of the centre line that your load can extend?