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The
Examiner will ask two of the ten following combinations at the start
of the test
Combination
1
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Identify where
you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check
that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where
to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level
should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick
and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against
max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when
checking.
·
Show me how you
would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road
only).
Check is carried
out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary).
Combination
2
·
Identify where
the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that
you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.
Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
·
Show me how you
would check that the lights & brake lights and reflectors are
clean and working.
Operate switch
(turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually
for cleanliness and operation.
Combination
3
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Tell me how you would
check the condition of the chain on this machine.
Check for chain
wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be
adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be
lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take
place.
·
Show me what
checks you would make on the steering movement before using the
machine.
Handlebars
should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right
lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched
and without any snagging between moving and fixed
parts.
Combination
4
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Tell me how you
would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated,
have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe
to use on the road.
Correct tyre
pressure settings can be found in the owner's manual. Pressures
should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at
least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth
of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps,
bulges or tears.
·
Show me how you
would check the operation of the front brake on this
machine.
Wheel the
machine forward and apply the front brake.
Combination
5
·
Identify where
you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check
that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where
to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level
should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick
and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against
max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when
checking.
·
Show me how you
would check that the lights & brake lights and reflectors are
clean and working.
Operate switch
(turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually
for cleanliness and operation.
Combination
6
·
Tell me how you
would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated,
have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe
to use on the road.
Correct tyre
pressure settings can be found in the owner's manual. Pressures
should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at
least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth
of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps,
bulges or tears.
·
Show me how you
would check the operation of the brakes on this machine.
Check for
excessive travel on the brake lever and the brake pedal and for
unusual play or sponginess.
Combination
7
·
Identify where
you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check
that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where
to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level
should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick
and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against
max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when
checking.
·
Show me how you
would check the operation of the engine cut out switch.
Operate
switch.
Combination
8
·
Tell me how you
would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated,
have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe
to use on the road.
Correct tyre
pressure settings can be found in the owner's manual. Pressures
should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at
least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth
of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps,
bulges or tears.
·
Show me what
checks you would make on the steering movement before using the
machine.
Handlebars
should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right
lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched
and without any snagging between moving and fixed
parts.
Combination
9
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Identify where
the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that
you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.
Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
·
Show me how you
would check the operation of the engine cut out switch.
Operate
switch.
Combination
10
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Tell me how you
would check the condition of the chain on this machine.
Check for chain
wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be
adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be
lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take
place.
·
Show me how you
would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road
only).
Check is carried
out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary).
The Examiner will ask one of the following
questions at the end of the test.
Advice you would give a pillion
passenger.
·
Make sure they are wearing the
correct clothing including an approved safety helmet
·
Make sure they sit on the bike
astride, facing forwards with their feet on the foot pegs at all
times.
·
Tell them were to hold. Either to the rider or the
grab rail.
·
Don’t fidget about.
·
Lean with the rider and the bike
into the corners.
·
Don’t do any arm
signals.
·
Don’t look over my
shoulder.
What changes would you make to the bike if
you were taking a pillion passenger
· Increase the tyre pressures according to the manufacturer’s
advice (owner’s manual).
· Adjust the suspension according to the manufacturer’s advice
(owner’s manual).
·
Fold the foot pegs
down.
· Adjust the headlights according to the manufacturer’s advice
(owner’s manual).
·
Adjust the mirrors up, as the back
will squat down.
How is the extra weight on the back going to
affect the handling?
· Acceleration is going to be affecting. On more powerful bike the
front could go very light.
· Deceleration is affected. Stopping distances are going
to increase.
· Cornering is going to be affected. Centre of gravity is higher
therefore it is wise to go into corners slower.
·
Front wheel is going to be
lighter. Therefore it
will feel a little bit vague.
What would
affect your balance?
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Wind.
·
Drink/Drugs.
·
Poorly maintained
machine.
·
Additional weight.
·
Road surface.
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