NSW Rider Knowledge Test case studies
NSW Rider Knowledge Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NSW Rider Knowledge Test is the knowledge-based assessment that people seeking a motorcycle or rider licence in New South Wales are expected to pass before progressing to practical rider training and on-road assessment. It is intended for learner riders, including those who already hold a car licence and those new to the road, who need to show they understand the road rules, rider responsibilities and safe riding practices that apply to motorcyclists. The test is delivered in a multiple-choice format at Service NSW, and booking a rider licence test is handled through the Service NSW online booking system. Content is organised around four areas: road rules and rider knowledge, hazard perception and risk management, safe riding and protective equipment, and licensing, registration and rider responsibilities. The NSW Rider Knowledge Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,351 words.
1Wet Roundabout on a Loaded Scooter
You ride a 125 cc scooter with a top box loaded with 12 kg of tools. It is 5:40 pm in light rain and the road is greasy after a dry spell.
519 words, about 3 min2Fatigue on a Night Highway Return
You have been riding since 6 am and it is now 11 pm. You are 140 km from home on a 110 km/h highway.
452 words, about 2 min3Lane Filtering Past a Parked Truck
You are on a 60 km/h four-lane road (two lanes each way) in stopped traffic. A truck is parked partly in the left lane ahead, forcing cars to merge right.
475 words, about 2 min4New Rider, New Bike, Registration Questions
You are 17 and have just passed the rider knowledge test. You hold a learner rider licence with a 12-month minimum period and a zero blood-alcohol limit.
442 words, about 2 min5Group Ride and a Blind Crest
You are third in a group of five riders on a two-lane rural road with a 100 km/h limit. The lead rider is faster than you and has just disappeared over a blind crest.
463 words, about 2 min