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Attitude

Considerate driving, close following, courtesy and how your attitude affects safety.

What this topic covers

Considerate driving, close following, courtesy and how your attitude affects safety. The full Motorcycle Theory Test app contains 27 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Consideration, Close following, Courtesy, Priority.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

A. To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
B. To give a better view into the road that you're joining
C. To help other road users know what you intend to do ✓ correct
D. To allow drivers to pass you on the right

Explanation: If you wish to turn right into a side road, take up your position in good time. Move to the centre of the road when it's safe to do so. This will allow vehicles to pass you on the left. Early planning will show other traffic what you intend to do.

Example 2

You're travelling along a single-track road. There's a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you?

A. Continue along the single-track road
B. Stop in the passing place
C. Move over onto the verge
D. Wait opposite the passing place ✓ correct

Explanation: When you meet oncoming vehicles on a single-track road, you should allow them to pass. You should pull into a passing place on your left or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Do not move onto the verge as there may be hidden hazards.

Example 3

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A. Steady red
B. Flashing amber
C. Steady amber ✓ correct
D. Flashing green

Explanation: Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors that detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. The use of a sensor means there's no flashing amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing.

Example 4

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

A. Your mirrors will need adjusting
B. Your engine will overheat
C. Your view of the road ahead will be restricted ✓ correct
D. Your sat nav will be confused

Explanation: 'Tailgating' is the term used when a driver or rider follows the vehicle in front too closely. It's dangerous because it restricts your view of the road ahead and leaves no safety margin if the vehicle in front needs to slow down or stop suddenly. Tailgating is often the underlying cause of rear-end collisions or multiple pile-ups.

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