Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Motorcycle Control Practice Test

Q: How many questions is the Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic motorcycle theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic motorcycle theory test in Northern Borders has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 20 questions.

Q: Is this the real exam?

These are practice questions to help you revise, written to the published rules and to what candidates report from the real test. They are not the official Saudi exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.

Q: Is this practice test free?

The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 20-question test, timed, is in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (SAR 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.

Q: What does the Northern Borders motorcycle theory test cover?

Road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, penalties and safe-driving rules, plus the handling and safety topics specific to your vehicle.

Question 1

What is the safest way to maintain balance on a motorcycle when riding at very low speeds?

Accepted Answer

Keep your eyes up and focus on a point well ahead, not at the front wheel. Looking well ahead shifts your weight and steering inputs naturally toward your intended path. Fixating on the front wheel causes small wobbles to become larger; the gyroscopic effect that aids stability is minimal at very low speeds.

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Grip the fuel tank tightly with both knees and look at the ground directly in front

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Keep both feet dragging lightly on the road surface

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Increase speed so the gyroscopic effect stabilises the bike

Question 2

When performing a slow U-turn in a Saudi residential street, which technique best prevents the motorcycle from stalling or falling?

Accepted Answer

Hold the clutch at the friction point, apply a steady light throttle, and control speed with the rear brake. At very low turning speeds the friction-point clutch combined with light throttle keeps the engine from stalling while the rear brake prevents runaway acceleration. Using the front brake mid-turn risks a low-side fall because it loads the front tyre while it is already at a lean angle.

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Fully release the clutch and coast through the turn at idle speed

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Use the front brake throughout the turn to limit speed

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Keep both feet on the ground and walk the motorcycle around

Question 3

Counter-steering means that to turn right at speeds above approximately 20 km/h you should:

Accepted Answer

Push forward gently on the right handlebar to lean the bike to the right. At speeds above roughly 20 km/h, pushing the right bar forward causes the front wheel to briefly steer left, which tips the bike into a right lean and initiates the right turn. This counter-steering effect is the primary steering input for all highway-speed riding.

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Pull back on the right handlebar while leaning your body left

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Steer the front wheel to the right as you would on a bicycle at any speed

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Press down on the right footpeg only and keep the bars straight

Question 4

When descending a long hill on a motorcycle, which approach best controls speed without overheating the brakes?

Accepted Answer

Select a lower gear to use engine braking and apply the brakes in short, firm squeezes rather than holding them on continuously. Engine braking in a low gear absorbs much of the energy that would otherwise heat the brakes. Squeezing the brakes in pulses allows the discs to cool between applications. Continuous brake application causes fade; neutral removes engine braking entirely.

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Hold both brakes fully applied all the way down the hill

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Put the transmission in neutral and use only the front brake

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Select a high gear so the engine runs at low revs and generates less heat

Question 5

You need to brake hard in a straight line on a dry Saudi highway. Which braking technique gives the shortest stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Apply both front and rear brakes progressively and firmly, keeping the bike upright. Maximum deceleration requires both brakes working together. The front brake provides around 70-80 percent of braking force because weight transfers forward under braking. Progressive application prevents lock-up. A sudden full squeeze can cause a front-wheel skid.

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Use only the rear brake to avoid any risk of front-wheel lock

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Use only the front brake and pull in the clutch at the same time

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Apply both brakes suddenly and fully in a single hard squeeze

Question 6

Why is heavy front-brake use mid-corner especially dangerous on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

It loads the front tyre while it is already at maximum lean, exceeding its grip limit and causing a sudden front-wheel slide. A tyre's combined grip budget is shared between cornering force and braking force. Mid-corner, the front tyre is already using most of its grip to maintain the arc. Adding heavy braking exceeds the total grip available, causing the front to wash out abruptly with little warning.

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It shifts weight to the rear and causes the back wheel to lift

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It locks the steering and forces the bike to go straight regardless of lean angle

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It is only dangerous on wet roads; on dry surfaces mid-corner braking is safe

Question 7

When should you change to a lower gear on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

When engine speed falls to the point where the engine struggles or lugs, requiring more torque. Downshifting is needed when the engine is working in a rev range that produces poor torque. Staying in too high a gear at low speed makes the engine lug, reduces acceleration response, and can cause the engine to stall.

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Every time you apply the brakes, regardless of speed

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Only when the speedometer drops below 60 km/h

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Only when coming to a complete stop

Question 8

You are approaching a sharp bend on a rural Saudi road. In what order should you perform your pre-corner routine?

Accepted Answer

Mirror check, signal if needed, brake in a straight line, select the correct gear, then steer into the corner with a steady throttle. All braking and downshifting should be completed before the corner entry. Once leaned over, a steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the chassis settled. Braking in a straight line maximises tyre grip available for slowing down.

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Steer in, then brake, then select a lower gear once the apex is reached

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Select a higher gear first to keep revs low, then brake through the corner

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Apply light braking throughout the bend while simultaneously downshifting

Question 9

How does carrying a pillion passenger affect the braking distance of a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

It increases braking distance because the total weight is greater, so you must start braking earlier. Greater total mass requires more braking force to decelerate at the same rate. The brakes and tyres must work harder, and kinetic energy is proportional to mass, so stopping distance increases. Riders should increase following distance when carrying a pillion.

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It reduces braking distance because the extra weight increases tyre contact patch pressure

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It has no effect on braking distance if the passenger holds on tightly

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It reduces braking distance only if the passenger also applies the rear brake

Question 10

How should a pillion passenger behave when the motorcycle goes around a corner?

Accepted Answer

Lean with the rider and motorcycle as one unit, looking over the rider's inside shoulder. A passenger who leans against the motorcycle's cornering movement creates an unpredictable force that can push the bike wide or destabilise it. Leaning with the bike as a single unit keeps the combined centre of gravity consistent.

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Stay upright and lean outward to counterbalance the motorcycle

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Shift their weight to the outside footpeg to help the bike turn

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Hold the grab rail with both hands and keep their body rigid

Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Motorcycle Control Practice Test

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