Study Guide


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1 How many important controls does a motorcycle or moped have?

2 What are handlebars?

3 What is the role of throttle on a motorcycle or moped? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of throttle on a motorcycle or moped?
4 What is the front brake lever used for? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the front brake lever used for?
5 Should you hit the front or the back brakes first?

6 How can you apply the rear wheel brake? Knowing Your Motorcycle - How can you apply the rear wheel brake?
7 What is the role of the clutch lever in a motorcycle? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of the clutch lever in a motorcycle?
8 What is the role of the shift lever? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of the shift lever?
9 Why is it important to drive with your wrists low?

10 What part of the motorcycle/moped does this picture show? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What part of the motorcycle/moped does this picture show?
11 How do you know that you are driving at the maximum RPM safe for the engine? Knowing Your Motorcycle - How do you know that you are driving at the maximum RPM safe for the engine?
12 What is the role of the ignition switch? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of the ignition switch?
13 How should the starter button be pressed on a motorcycle? Knowing Your Motorcycle - How should the starter button be pressed on a motorcycle?
14 How do most mopeds start?

15 What is the role of the Choke and when do we use it? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of the Choke and when do we use it?
16 When is the engine kill switch used? Knowing Your Motorcycle - When is the engine kill switch used?
17 Why is a turn signals switch important in the moped/motorcycle? Knowing Your Motorcycle - Why is a turn signals switch important in the moped/motorcycle?
18 What is the role of a kickstand or centre stand? Knowing Your Motorcycle - What is the role of a kickstand or centre stand?
19 Is it mandatory to have a horn on your motorcycle?

20 What things should you check in the tires as pre inspection?

21 What can happen if the tires have uneven or worn tread?

22 What is the relationship between cold weather and tire pressure?

23 On your motorcycle tires, what is the minimum depth of the tire tread that you should have?

24 How do you know that the levers, pedals and switches are in good condition and operate properly?

25 What should you check when you apply the brakes one at a time?

26 You should try the front and rear brakes

27 What should you check for when you are checking the chassis?

28 What should you keep an eye out for when checking the cables of the moped/motorcycle?

29 When should the headlights come on?

30 When should the brake lights be activated?

31 Which lights should be checked before you ride your motorbike/moped?

32 How can you check for leaks from the motorcycle?

33 What should you look for in the mirrors before starting your ride?

34 What is the ideal position of the mirrors?

35 How do you see objects in the mirrors?

36 How much can you rely on the mirrors?

37 When you are driving it is dangerous to attempt to…

38 Which lights should be present on all motorcycles?

39 When should headlights and tail lights be used while driving a moped?