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Knowing Your Motorcycle

Question 1 of 39

How many important controls does a motorcycle or moped have?

Three
Four
Six

Explanation:

"The following six controls are the most important controls you will use to operate your motorcycle or moped: Handlebars, Throttle, Front brake lever, Rear brake lever, Clutch lever, Shift lever"
Nine

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Question 2 of 39

What are handlebars?

This controls the motorcycle’s speed by controlling the flow of fuel to the engine
These are the two bars you hold to control the motorcycle’s direction.

Explanation:

"These are the two bars you hold to control the motorcycle’s direction"
It controls the clutch and is used to help shift gears
None of the above

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Question 3 of 39

What is the role of throttle on a motorcycle or moped?

This controls the motorcycle’s speed by controlling the flow of fuel to the engine

Explanation:

"Twist the right handgrip to operate the throttle. This controls the motorcycle’s speed by controlling the flow of fuel to the engine."
To control the motorcycle’s direction
To turn on the lights
All of the above

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Question 4 of 39

What is the front brake lever used for?

You squeeze the lever away from the handgrip to apply the brake to the front wheel.
You turn the lever toward the handgrip to apply the brake to the front wheel.
You squeeze the lever toward the handgrip to apply the brake to the front wheel.

Explanation:

"You squeeze the lever toward the handgrip to apply the brake to the front wheel."
You squeeze the lever toward the handgrip to apply the brake to the back wheel.

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Question 5 of 39

Should you hit the front or the back brakes first?

Use the front brake before the rear brake
The the rear brake before the front brake
Use the front and rear brakes together

Explanation:

"Use the front and rear brakes together"
Use the front and rear brakes one after the other

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Question 6 of 39

How can you apply the rear wheel brake?

By pressing your hand on the lever to apply the brake to the rear wheel
By pressing your foot on the lever to apply the brake to the rear wheel

Explanation:

"Press your foot on the lever to apply the brake to the rear wheel."
By pressing your foot on the lever to apply the brake to the front wheel
By pressing your foot on the lever to apply the brake to both the wheel together

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Question 7 of 39

What is the role of the clutch lever in a motorcycle?

Whenever you change gears, you must first disengage the clutch

Explanation:

"Whenever you change gears, you must first disengage the clutch"
Whenever you change gears, you must first engage the clutch
Whenever you need to keep the same gear, you must first disengage the clutch
It has no role

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Question 8 of 39

What is the role of the shift lever?

It shifts the clutch gear
It shifts the transmission’s gear

Explanation:

"The shift lever is near the left footrest. It shifts the transmission’s gears"
It shifts the moped speed
All of the above

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Question 9 of 39

Why is it important to drive with your wrists low?

So that the brake is not suddenly applied.
So that the speed is not mistakenly increased.

Explanation:

"So that the speed is not mistakenly increased."
So that the speed is not suddenly decreased.
None of the above

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Question 10 of 39

What part of the motorcycle/moped does this picture show?

The speedometer

Explanation:

"The speedometer shows the speed you are driving in kilometres per hour or miles per hour."
The clutch
The gear
The temperature

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Question 11 of 39

How do you know that you are driving at the maximum RPM safe for the engine?

A blue line shows the maximum RPM that is safe for the engine
An orange line shows the maximum RPM that is safe for the engine
A red line shows the maximum RPM that is safe for the engine

Explanation:

"A red line shows the maximum rpm that is safe for the engine"
A green line shows the maximum RPM that is safe for the engine

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Question 12 of 39

What is the role of the ignition switch?

It only turns the engine on
It only turns the engine off
It turns the ignition system on and off

Explanation:

"The ignition switch turns the ignition system on and off."
It does nothing

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Question 13 of 39

How should the starter button be pressed on a motorcycle?

Make sure your motorcycle is in the right gear
Make sure the motorcycle is in neutral and clutch is depressed before hitting the starter button

Explanation:

"To start, make sure your motorcycle is in neutral and that the clutch is depressed. Push the starter button on the right handlebar near the throttle"
Make sure the motorcycle is in neutral and the clutch is not depressed before hitting the starter button.
All of the above

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Question 14 of 39

How do most mopeds start?

You need to hit the ignition button
You need to pedal in order to start the engine

Explanation:

"Most mopeds require you to pedal in order to start the engine"
You need to go very fast in order to start the engine
It starts automatically

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Question 15 of 39

What is the role of the Choke and when do we use it?

It adjusts the mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide to start a hot engine
It adjusts the mixture of oxygen and gasoline to start a hot engine
It adjusts the mixture of air and gasoline supplied to the engine to start a cold engine

Explanation:

"It is used to help start the motorcycle by adjusting the mixture of gasoline and air supplied to the engine. It is used when starting a cold engine"
None of the above

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Question 16 of 39

When is the engine kill switch used?

It is used when you have to stop the engine normally
It is used when you have to stop the engine quickly in an emergency

Explanation:

"The engine kill switch is used in an emergency to stop the engine quickly."
It is used when you have to start the engine quickly in an emergency
Both a & c

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Question 17 of 39

Why is a turn signals switch important in the moped/motorcycle?

The turn signals don’t turn off automatically and need to be done manually

Explanation:

"Many motorcycle and moped turn signals do not automatically switch off after a turn is completed. You must manually switch off the signal after each turn or lane change."
The turn signals turn off automatically and there is no need to do it manually
It is important as the turn signals don’t work on a moped/motorcycle
None of the above

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Question 18 of 39

What is the role of a kickstand or centre stand?

It prevents accidents
It prevents injury
It holds the motorcycle or moped upright while it is parked

Explanation:

"A kickstand or centre stand holds a motorcycle or moped upright when it is parked"
It holds the motorcycle or moped downright while it is parked

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Question 19 of 39

Is it mandatory to have a horn on your motorcycle?

It is mandatory to have the horn and to ensure that it is in proper working condition

Explanation:

"It is mandatory to have the horn and to ensure that it is in proper working condition"
It is mandatory only in the case of mopeds.
A horn is not mandatorily required on motorcycles
None of the above

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Question 20 of 39

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

Air pressure only
General wear and tear only
Air pressure, tread and general wear and tear

Explanation:

"Check for air pressure, tread and general wear and tear."
None of the above

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Question 21 of 39

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

They can cause the rider to lose mind control
They can cause a rider to lose traction control

Explanation:

"check for uneven or worn tread. These can cause a rider to lose traction control."
They can cause a rider to lose the match
All of the above

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Question 22 of 39

What is the relationship between cold weather and tire pressure?

Cold weather does not cause any difference in tire pressure.
Cold weather causes tire pressure to increase.
Cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease and increase.
Cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease.

Explanation:

"Cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease."

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Question 23 of 39

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

4.5 mm
3.5 mm
1.5 mm

Explanation:

"1.5 mm"
2.5 mm

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Question 24 of 39

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

They should spring back to the original position when you let go.

Explanation:

"Make sure all levers, pedals and switches are in good condition and operate properly. They should spring back to the original position when you let go."
They should not spring back to the original position when you let go.
They should spring back to the original position when you press them.
They should not move when you press them

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Question 25 of 39

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

Make sure that each one holds the moped/motorcycle when they are applied together
Make sure that each one holds the moped/motorcycle when they are fully applied

Explanation:

"Try the front and rear brakes one at a time. Make sure each one holds the motorcycle or moped when it is fully applied"
Make sure that both of them work well together
All of the above

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Question 26 of 39

You should try the front and rear brakes

Both at the same time
One at a time

Explanation:

"You should try the front and rear brakes one at a time"
Front brakes only
Rear brakes only

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Question 27 of 39

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

Check for tight bolts.
Check for loose bolts.

Explanation:

"Check for loose bolts."
Check for fluid leakages
All of the above

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Question 28 of 39

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

Check for leaking fluids
Check for electrical shocks
Check for kinks, binding or broken strands.

Explanation:

"Check for kinks, binding or broken strands."
All of the above

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Question 29 of 39

When should the headlights come on?

When the motor is running

Explanation:

"The headlight should come on when the motor is running"
When the motor is off
When the motor is short
When you shut down the bike

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Question 30 of 39

When should the brake lights be activated?

They should be activated when the motor runs
They should be activated by the brake controls

Explanation:

"Brake light – check that both brake controls activate the light."
Both A & B
None of the above

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Question 31 of 39

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

Brake lights, turn lights and the horn
Engine cut off switch, instrument lights
Safety interlock switch
All of the above

Explanation:

"brake lights, turn lights, horn, engine cut off switch, instrument lights and safety interlock switch"

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Question 32 of 39

How can you check for leaks from the motorcycle?

You need to touch all the cracks and check
You need to have a special device to check for the leaks
You can check by looking at the ground under the motorcycle

Explanation:

"Leaks – check that there are no leaks on the ground under the motorcycle"
All of the above

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Question 33 of 39

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

Make sure both mirrors are clean, properly adjusted and securely fastened

Explanation:

"Mirrors – make sure both mirrors are clean, properly adjusted and securely fastened"
Make sure both mirrors don’t move when you try to move them
Make sure both mirrors are clean and there are no blind spots on it
Both B and C

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Question 34 of 39

What is the ideal position of the mirrors?

When you can see the lane next to you completely and the lane behind you as much as possible
When you can see the lane next to you and the ones next to you completely.
When you can see the lane behind you and other lanes on the road next to you as much as possible

Explanation:

"Adjust each mirror so you can see the lane behind, and as much as possible of the other lanes on the road next to you."
All of the above

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Question 35 of 39

How do you see objects in the mirrors?

Objects in the mirror may be closer than they look

Explanation:

"Remember that objects in your mirrors may be closer than they look."
Objects in the mirror may be farther than they look
Objects in the mirror may be clearer than they look
All of the above

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Question 36 of 39

How much can you rely on the mirrors?

You can rely fully on the mirror
You should never rely entirely on your mirrors
You should do a shoulder check to see the traffic behind and to the side of you
Both B and C

Explanation:

"Never rely entirely on your mirrors. Shoulder check to see the traffic behind and to the side of you."

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Question 37 of 39

When you are driving it is dangerous to attempt to…

Carry a pillion rider along
Glance about you.
Switch on the motorcycle’s four-way flashers
Adjust your mirrors

Explanation:

"Adjust your mirrors"

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Question 38 of 39

Which lights should be present on all motorcycles?

A red light at the front (headlight) and a white light at the back (rear or tail light)
A white light at the front (headlight) and a red light at the back (rear or tail light)

Explanation:

"All motorcycles must have a white light at the front (headlight) and a red light at the back (rear or tail light) and these must be used at all times of day and night."
A orange light at the front (headlight) and a white light at the back (rear or tail light)
A red light at the front (headlight) and a white light at the back (rear or tail light)

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Question 39 of 39

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

Between one-half hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise
Between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise
When you can’t see people or vehicles less than 150 metres away.
Both B & C

Explanation:

"Between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise, and any other time of poor light conditions, such as fog, snow or rain, which keeps you from clearly seeing people or vehicles less than 150 metres away."

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