Question 3020 · Motorcycle theory test
A motorcyclist in busy moving traffic wishes to change lanes. Why is a ‘lifesaver look’ required?
Pick an answer to test yourself.
Correct answer
The mirror may not cover blind spots.
Official explanation
A lifesaver look is a last look to the left, right or the rear into the blind spot areas not covered by the mirrors. You should give a lifesaver look before moving off and before changing direction.
- Topic
- Manoeuvres & road position · Observation and Mirrors
Practise this topic in the app
Free demo questions for every topic, progress saved, a full mock exam in the official format.
Got it wrong, or had to think? That is one of 800 questions the motorcycle theory test can draw from. Sit the motorcycle mock exam in the official format (40 questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 35) and see how many more you would miss.
Related questions
- What position should a motorcyclist take up behind a vehicle they are about to overtake?
- When is it appropriate for a motorcyclist to take up a nearside position?
- How could a motorcyclist gauge the severity of a bend?
- What should a motorcyclist ensure when overtaking?
- What should a motorcyclist avoid when overtaking on a single carriageway road with two-way traffic?
- When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle on a single-lane carriageway, what hazard might arise?