Attitude

Considerate driving, anger management, tailgating and how attitude affects safety.

What this topic covers

Considerate driving, anger management, tailgating and how attitude affects safety. The full Motorcycle Theory Test app contains 33 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

Worked examples

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

Example 1

You are riding towards a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should

A. give way to the elderly and infirm only
B. slow down and prepare to stop ✓ correct
C. use your headlight to indicate they can cross
D. wave at them to cross the road

Explanation: Look for people waiting to cross and be ready to slow down or stop. Some pedestrians may be hesitant. Children can be unpredictable and may hesitate or run out unexpectedly.

Example 2

You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until

A. you start to edge forward on to the crossing
B. the pedestrians have reached a safe position ✓ correct
C. the pedestrians are clear of the front of your motorcycle
D. a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Explanation: The electronic device will automatically detect when the pedestrians have reached a safe position. Don’t proceed until the green light shows it is safe to do so.

Example 3

Young, inexperienced and newly qualified motorcyclists can often be involved in crashes. This is due to

A. being too cautious at junctions
B. riding in the middle of their lane
C. showing off and being competitive ✓ correct
D. wearing full weather protection

Explanation: Over-confidence, lack of experience and poor judgement can lead to disaster. No matter what anyone says, don’t do anything that could endanger lives. It’s not worth the risk.

Example 4

'Tailgating' means

A. using the rear door of a hatchback car
B. reversing into a parking space
C. following another vehicle too closely ✓ correct
D. driving with rear fog lights on

Explanation: ‘Tailgating’ is used to describe this dangerous practice, often seen in fast- moving traffic and on motorways. Following the vehicle in front too closely is dangerous because it • restricts your view of the road ahead • leaves you no safety margin if the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly.

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