I'm too scared to have a go

[Papa Bear]

My wifes been on her PC doing the motorbike theory test questions for "something to do"... Am wondering if this is because Im a boring old crusty fart?!!
Sooooo.... while Im deeply engrossed reading the forum here, I hear from the other side of the room :mega: hey thats not bad.. I only got 12 questions wrong...:bash:

OK.. so we have had a little talk about those 12 question and only 1 wrong on the 2nd test :sweatdrop was going to have a go myself but Im now thinking I might just let this one go :scooter:

Here is the link to the motorbike theory questions..

http://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/test.php?q_category=Motor%20Cycle


Lets see how many YOU got right....

[CB ARGH]

Just so you know... it's totally PISS EASY. Probably helps that I sat the scratchie test less than two years for my C1 license. Don't be scared mate, as long as you study well, and test yourself until you get it ALL correct in practices, then you're all sweet.

Just sat the scratchie last week and got 100% on the practise and 10/10 on the real thing. :shifty:

Bragging rights please!:love:

[alanzs]

Read the road code for motorcycles and go for it. It was easy peasy, lemon squeezy. I think I got one wrong.

[FJRider]

A survey was done a few years back... 75% of people that have held a licence for more than 20 years, would FAIL a current licence test...Written AND practical.

[CB ARGH]

A survey was done a few years back... 75% of people that have held a licence for more than 20 years, would FAIL a current licence test...Written AND practical.

I would believe that. :2guns:

Would love to see my grandpa have a go, god.

[Trudes]

A survey was done a few years back... 75% of people that have held a licence for more than 20 years, would FAIL a current licence test...Written AND practical.

That wouldn't surprise me one bit!!

[Papa Bear]

I would believe that. :2guns:

Would love to see my grandpa have a go, god.

:rofl: I was thinking the same thing about my father

[LittleAngel]

Hmmm.. here I was thinking he wasn't paying any attention.... Apparently he was! :doh:

Ya get a couple of questions wrong (:Oops:)... and now look.. :gob:

My excuse is..... ummmmm..... ahhhhh.... :whocares:

:moon:

Papa Bear most likely to get a :spanking: later...

:bleh:

[vindy500]

i did the first 37 questions, then got bored.

100%

[riffer]

94.74%

And I disagree with all the answers I got wrong too.

<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 46:When riding in groups, it is best to place beginner riders:
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</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">in the centre of the grouphttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">at the rear of the group to be the tailender</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">in the front of the group behind the leader</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is in the front of the group behind the leader</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 59:When riding at night. which one of the following is most important?
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Wear gloves to keep your hands warmhttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Turn your motorcycle headlights on to high beam as much as possible</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Stay closer to other vehicle at night</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is Turn your motorcycle headlights on to high beam as much as possible</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 60:If you must slow in a curve, how should you do this?
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Apply the rear brake of your motorcycle only</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Let the engine of your motorcycle brake for youhttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Use both brakes on your motorcycle but only gently</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is Use both brakes on your motorcycle but only gently</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 68:If you get a blowout or puncture on your motorcycle you should:
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">brake quickly and stop</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">close the throttle and slow down gradually</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">brake gently using the brake on the wheel that does not have the puncturehttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is close the throttle and slow down gradually</td></tr></tbody></table>

[LittleAngel]

A survey was done a few years back... 75% of people that have held a licence for more than 20 years, would FAIL a current licence test...Written AND practical.


Ahhh thats my excuse!! Although I haven't been riding for 20 years... more like 2 years... and shhh.. but I didn't read the road code before doing my learners! :shutup:

[saltydog]

i did the first 37 questions, then got bored.

100%

I thought I'd smoked it, got 9 wrong. But then again I havent looked at a road code for 25 years. Some curly questions relating to high crown roads and other new age-stuff but well worth the test.
Vindy2000 must be a ledgend, ....or sat the test last week?!!!

[riffer]

Ahhh thats my excuse!! Although I haven't been riding for 20 years... more like 2 years... and shhh.. but I didn't read the road code before doing my learners! :shutup:


23 years on a full licence for me. 29 riding.

[ZK-Awesome]

5 wrong. Haven't done the learners test yet.

[LittleAngel]

23 years on a full licence for me. 29 riding.

:Offtopic: I remember hearing my olds when I was a kid say how long they had been driving 20+ years... I thought.. WOW :gob: thats a long time... Sad thing is I can now say I've been driving for 13yrs! I'll just stick with saying riding for 2yrs.. makes me feel young! :yeah:

BTW... Papa Bear is now taking his test.....

(he likely to get them all right since I got a few wrong!! I like to help :innocent:)

[vindy500]

I thought I'd smoked it, got 9 wrong. But then again I havent looked at a road code for 25 years. Some curly questions relating to high crown roads and other new age-stuff but well worth the test.
Vindy2000 must be a ledgend, ....or sat the test last week?!!!

bout a month ago :)

[riffer]

Interesting one for me was question 33, which talked about the safest part of the road for a motorcyclist to position his bike.

Now I answered in the right hand wheel tracks, which is what I've always been taught.

I'm sure there's been a few guys on this site have been pinged for not keeping left in the lane.

Seems the police and the instructors don't agree on this one.

[sinfull]

32 yrs for this old coote since he done his bike and car licences , haha wouldn't dare have a go at them questions now !

[Papa Bear]

Who started this silly SILLY game ?????:ar15: I am going to do it again when im not so rushed.. ya know.. I had the lawns to mow.. dog to walk.. house to build.. :whistle: I might have got 14 wrong but im not telling ya.. 18 years with licence too :o Havnt looked to see what 1's I got wrong so I will sit it again tomorrow after work and take a bit longer to do it.. :brick:

[McJim]

I sat the practical and theory in UK in 2002. Passed first time and got 100% on the theory.

Then I came to NZ and had to convert my licence - theory test again 2004 - go 'em all right again.

Then I decided to get a bike licence in 2006 - did the scratchies and got 100%.

It struck me as common sense so was easy and logical.

[Joni]

Your score is 94.74%.

:confused:

[rainman]

Thought it was easy but got four wrong. I also disagree with some of their answers... some of the same ones shown above.

Doesn't matter though - I already have my license!

[LittleAngel]

I might have got 14 wrong but im not telling ya.. 18 years with licence too :o

All that I can say is.....

:nya::nya::nya::nya::motu:

:hug:

[avgas]

I dont understand the term give way, no matter what i hit on the road the bike ends up giving way when i fall off. Maybe i should i buy are harley? do they give way less often?

[Papa Bear]

I sat the practical and theory in UK in 2002. Passed first time and got 100% on the theory.

Then I came to NZ and had to convert my licence - theory test again 2004 - go 'em all right again.

Then I decided to get a bike licence in 2006 - did the scratchies and got 100%.

It struck me as common sense so was easy and logical.

........so you first got your licence 6 years ago.. after riding for 18 + years (with no accidents) i dont tend to agree that some of the 'correct' answers are so correct.. so after time ya tend to sometime forget what one is 'suppose' too answer as 'correct' :thud:

[McJim]

........so you first got your licence 6 years ago.. after riding for 18 + years (with no accidents) i dont tend to agree that some of the 'correct' answers are so correct.. so after time ya tend to sometime forget what one is 'suppose' too answer as 'correct' :thud:

Mind you I did swot and read all the answers, memorise them and then sit the tests. Surprised how rusty I have become though. Just sat the test in the link and got 3 wrong.

Yeah I came to the internal combustion engine late in life. Was a really serious cyclist (Touring, MTB and road racing) from age 14 until 28 then moved to London. Always hated cars and motorbikes coz I thought all them bastards were lazy :rofl: and should be pedaling everywhere. got married at age 29 and the wife got fed up driving me everywhere and told me to get off my fat arse and get a car licence. The rest is history really.

[Ixion]

They didn't have such things when I started riding. But I got 100%. But onbly because I answered what I knew they wanted, rather than the 'right' answer

Some of the questions and the 'approved' answers are contentious. And some (such as the 'slowing in a curve' one ) depend very much on specific circumstances. Slowing, *why* ? Because the vehicle in front has slowed a bit? or because the curve is a bit tighter than expected? Or because a golden haired child has just run out into the road?. It makes a difference

And on what bike? Engine braking won't do much on a two stroke. And in what conditions? I'd be hesitant of front brake on a wet and greasy corner for anything less than the GHC.

Depending on those aspects, any one of the answers could be correct.

I do not think they should include such "skill" quesdtions in a written test, they should be eveluated in the practical. The written test should stick to knowledge of the rules and uncontested principles.

[Forest]

I got four questions wrong.

Ideal road position (I said centre, not right wheel track)
Which brake is more powerful (I said "both" thinking that combined was better than either front or rear)
Scratches in helmet affecting night vision (I said "makes oncoming cars appear brighter", should have answered "causes reflections")
Likely cause of steering wobbles (I said "light grip" instead of "worn steering parts")

[Gremlin]

*sigh* looks like the slippery slide has begun... :oi-grr:

When I sat my learners car and bike I got 100%, my mother got 100% and my dad got 2 wrong (when they had to convert to nz licenses 11 odd years ago).

Now I got 3 wrong... :weep: meh, I disagree, as with some of the above.

Re the riding position, I agree with that too. A read through the book actually has several cases where it contradicts itself.

Some aren't hard tho :lol:

Which kind of motorcycles are best for road riding?
Off-road machines
Road machines
Road/trail machines

[Stampy]

Bloody Hell, Am I old?? The Cop that tested me was riding a BSA Lightning:apint::apint:

[kiwifruit]

Your score is 0.00%. Please review the answers you gave below to find out where you went wrong and then re-try the test.

[Nasty]

ok ... it seems that most of it is common sense ... and I must have a little of that since I got 71 outta 76 and the ones i get wrong i know i need to work on. Sit the test ... easy peasy and it is mostly common sense.

[Spuds1234]

I love the 2nd question.


Question 2:
From the list, select the most important part to check on your motorcycle before you ride.
Brakes
Handlebars
Footrests


Its not like your going anywhere without handlebars, and riding without footrests is a prick so I'd have to pick one of those two.

[Nasty]

I love the 2nd question.



Its not like your going anywhere without handlebars, and riding without footrests is a prick so I'd have to pick one of those two.

And I don't get that you have to check the brakes as the most important!!

[Papa Bear]

... Just done the test again, without rushing or the wife nagging this time :hug: and im pleased to say I only got 1 wrong... bit better than my last go !!! :first:

[Katman]

Thanks interesting riffer. I also got four questions wrong - three were of the same questions that you got wrong and my answers for each were the same as you gave.

[munterk6]

I did the test and got 10 wrong. Ive had my licence for 35 years and that test is irrelevant for long term licence holders because hundreds of thousands of kms experience supercedes tests for learners. You have to remember there is no hard and fast rule for any given situation that crops up suddenly, keep left, keep right, apply front brakes blah blah blah.... You just have to use common sense and judgement based on experience IMHO. :done:

[Pussy]

I just did the test and got 5 wrong (same as you, Nasty!), which isn't bad considering! I think the last time I did a written driving test was for my heavy trade licence many many moons ago.
Might do all the tests as a matter of interest

[Lord Zod]

94.74%

And I disagree with all the answers I got wrong too.

<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 46:When riding in groups, it is best to place beginner riders:
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">in the centre of the grouphttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">at the rear of the group to be the tailender</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_46" value="qestion_45" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">in the front of the group behind the leader</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is in the front of the group behind the leader</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 59:When riding at night. which one of the following is most important?
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Wear gloves to keep your hands warmhttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Turn your motorcycle headlights on to high beam as much as possible</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_59" value="qestion_58" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Stay closer to other vehicle at night</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is Turn your motorcycle headlights on to high beam as much as possible</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 60:If you must slow in a curve, how should you do this?
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Apply the rear brake of your motorcycle only</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Let the engine of your motorcycle brake for youhttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_60" value="qestion_59" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">Use both brakes on your motorcycle but only gently</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is Use both brakes on your motorcycle but only gently</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height=""><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" width="100%" height="25">Question 68:If you get a blowout or puncture on your motorcycle you should:
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25">
</td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">brake quickly and stop</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">close the throttle and slow down gradually</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="25" height="25"><input name="question_68" value="qestion_67" checked="checked" type="radio"></td> <td valign="top" width="400" height="25">brake gently using the brake on the wheel that does not have the puncturehttp://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/images/tick_1.gif</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> <td width="400" height="10">
</td> <td width="25" height="25">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25" height="25">
</td><td width="400" height="10">The correct answer is close the throttle and slow down gradually</td></tr></tbody></table>

I got exactly the same ones wrong and I agree with you Riffer. Some of these questions are a matter of opinion, some of which depends on how a rider prefers to ride like breaking through a corner. I don't like how the front brake makes the bike straighten up on corners so I only use the rear brake and I know plenty of riders that feel the same.

[Moki]

roughly 100% (ish)

However, I have to say that the boneheads who "created" the exam clearly aren't riders themselves because if they were, quite a few of the Qs would have been asked in a slightly different way.

Also, when I took this I knew that it was an exercise in taking a test rather than riding a bike, so I acted accordingly.