Motorcycle Theory Test App Review
What Are We Looking At Here?
An app incorporating all the materials required for learning and revising for the 2021 motorcycle theory test. Licensed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), and available from the App Store, or Google Play.
Features
Practice - Motorcycle Theory Test App
The Practice feature within the side-menu allows users to view all the categories which can be found in the motorcycle theory test. They include; Alertness, Attitude, Safety And Your Motorcycle, Safety Margins, Vulnerable Road Users, Other Types Of Vehicle, Motorcycle Handling, Rules Of The Road, Road And Traffic Signs, Incidents/Accidents And Emergencies, Motorcycle Loading, Hazard Awareness, Documents, and Motorway Rules.
The number of questions in each category is displayed beneath its title. A score marked as a percentage will also be shown, to indicate how many of the questions in a particular category the user has answered correctly.
Side-Menu
Practice Categories
Category Settings
A final category is titled ‘Flagged Questions’. These will be questions that the user has noted that they would like to come to, or those that they have found difficult.
Categories can be selected, then the app will ask the user which questions they would like included from those categories. They can choose either either All, Wrong, New, or Wrong And New. Auto-Move to the next question is also optional, and if turned on, will mean the user does not have to confirm every answer individually.
Once the practice session has been started, questions will begin being generated. The user can answer the questions in as much time as they need, there is no limit. If they find a question hard, or would like to return to it later, they can flag it. The user can end the practice session whenever they want by clicking the ‘Finish’ button. Their score will appear as a percentage, and whether they would have passed or not will be shown.
Practice Question
Practice Results
Any questions that have been answered wrongly will be marked, and the user has the option of checking the right answer, complete with an explanation.
Wrongly Answered Question
Explanation To Answer
Coach Mode - Motorcycle Theory Test App
When in Coach mode, the user will be asked questions from the entire database. The app will then register which questions are answered incorrectly, and cycle back around to those questions more frequently, so the user can familiarise with the correct answer.
Each question will display whether the user was right or wrong the last time they answered it, and an overall percentage of the questions answered correctly is visible at the beginning of each coaching session.
Coach Question Incorrectly Answered
Coach Mode Correct Percentage
Mock Tests - Motorcycle Theory Test App
Unlimited mock tests can be taken in the app, and require an 86% score to be passed. All tests are timed, allowing the user 57 minutes to complete them, as they would be allowed in the real exam. The app will randomly generate 50 questions, then allow the user to review them before finishing the test. Once finished, the user’s result will be revealed, and a breakdown of the questions will be shown.
Previous mock test results can also be viewed, highlighting the progression the user is making over time.
Mock Test Review
Mock Test Results
Previous Test Results
Hazard Perception - Motorcycle Theory Test
The second part of a motorcycle theory test is a segment on hazard perception, and this app mimics that by providing 78 clips the user can practice with. Real-life footage, as well as CGI clips, allow the user to heighten their awareness and learn what to be prepared for.
The clips range in time, usually between one and two minutes in length. During the clip, one or more hazards will arise, and the user is required to tap on the screen to signal when they believe this is happening. They can score from one to five points, so the earlier they spot the hazard the higher their score will be.
Hazard Perception Videos
Hazard Perception Statistics
Hazard Perception Test Results
Schools - Motorcycle Theory Test App
Motorcycle Theory Test & Hazard Perception 2021 is associated with Camrider, and will show you where your local training centre is based on your location. By clicking on one of the schools, you can view their website and contact details. Camrider training schools offer CBT courses, as well as full license training courses.
Schools Map
List Of Schools
School Details
Highway Code - Motorcycle Theory Test App
Users are granted free access to the whole Highway Code with the purchase of this app. Rules are listed in numerical order, and category. The laws linked to those rules can be expanded by clicking on them.
Highway Code
Rules & Laws
Additional Features - Motorcycle Theory Test
Intro Feature
Search
Under the ‘Settings’, users can reset the Practice and Coach modes, and Mock Test statistics. They can also ‘Unflag All’ if they want to. A Night mode can be switched on as well, which will change the display colours of the app to be more suitable in darker surroundings.
Settings
Night Mode
Pros
1. All The Bases Are Covered – With the comprehensive breakdown of categories and explanations, this app leaves no gaps in your knowledge. It boasts more questions than any other app, book, or CD!
2. Official Licensing – Not only are you guaranteed to be on the right track because this app is licensed by the DVSA, but you can also rely on the official Highway Code, as it’s included free of charge for your perusal.
3. Plethora Of HPTs – With over 70 videos to choose from, you’ll never run out of Hazard Perception Tests to sharpen your alertness.
4. Intuitive Coach Mode – After using the app for a while, a pattern will form, and you’ll start realising where you’re struggling the most. In this case, the app will too, then it will it pose those questions more frequently so you can get to grips with them.
Cons
1. ‘Schools’ Feature – Although this is beneficial for those who want to advance their riding skills with Camrider, I found it a bit limiting. It serves no purpose, other than as an advertisement.
2. Increasingly Costly – It’s not going to break your bank, but this app costs nearly £6 at present. It was half that when I bought it two years ago. Times are a changin’!
So, What's The Verdict?
Motorcycle Theory Test & Hazard Perception 2021 does exactly what it promises. It provides you all the tools to pass your theory test the first time, and that’s all we’re asking for. I spent half an hour a day on it, in the two weeks leading up to my test, and I couldn’t have felt more confident when it came around to my exam day.
The developers do a great job of updating the app, and keeping it in line with the current rules and regulations. All your progress is tracked too, which helps you determine whether you’re ready or not. It’s also worth mentioning that it works offline, so you can even squeeze in some quick revision when you’re on the underground!
In short, save yourself time and money by spending the £6, then you can be sure you won’t have to spend more on re-taking your test. Good luck!
Motorcycle Theory Test & Hazard Perception 2021 App Review