Psychometric tests are used by professionals to find out whether a rider has the mental strength and personality needed to sustain a career at the sport's highest level. Give it a shot, be truthful and you might be pleasantly surprised. It's only a 50 question multiple guess (choice!) quiz and should take but a few minutes to complete. At the very least you'll have a head start on your mates by being able to practice before you tell them how great you were on your first attempt. And besides, it's fun!"

Think that it's all bunk, hey? Well then, think again.

This Q&A was designed by professionals in association with a medical training program to assess character traits that are considered critical to the temperament required of a front row rider on today's grid. And teams take it very seriously. Psychometric questioning is an important part of testing how strong and reliable a mental attitude a racer has, which is essential for consistency on the race track. Under professional and controlled circumstances a rider is given a rigorous mental and physical appraisal as well as fitness and aptitude tests across a range of riding related tasks. Some applicants take the test and adapted training program 2 to 3 times annually! Tough, but dedicated.

Now, click here and take the test!