Safety Check Questions for the Motorcycle Test

Question 1

Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check for sufficient oil

Answer 1

The motorcycle should be upright on level ground with engine off.

1. If sight glass explain the level should be between max and min markings on glass
2. For dipstick, first remove the dipstick, wipe clean, replace, then remove again to re-check.

Question 2

show me how you would check that the horn is working

Answer 2

check is carried out with ignition on and pressing horn button

Question 3

identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that the level is correct and safe

Answer 3

identify reservoir; check level against the high and low markings. Motorcycle should be upright on level ground with the steering straight.

Question 4

Show me how you would check that the lights, brake lights, indicators and reflectors are clean and working

Answer 4

check is carried out with the ignition on and operating light switch:

1. main/dip beam
2. brake lever
3. brake pedal
4. check visually for cleanliness or lights and reflectors

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the condition of the chain

Answer 5

check for wear, correct tension and rear wheel adjusted (as stated in the handbook) equally each side to maintain wheel alignment. Drive chain should be correctly lubed. also check for tight links.

Question 6

Show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using the motorcycle

Answer 6

Ideally with the motorcycleon the centre stand to lighten steering, handlebars should be free to move smoothly form lock to lock without any control cables being stretched, pinched or trapped and without snagging between moving or fixed parts.

Question 7

Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure they are correctly inflated and have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe for road use

Answer 7

Correct tyre pressure is checked when the tyres are cold and a reliable pressure gauge should be used. Tread depth should be a minimum of 1mm deep. forming a continuous band at least three quarters of the breadth of the tread and all the way round. The correct pressure can be found in the owners manual

Question 8

Show me how you would check the operation of the front and rear brake

Answer 8

wheel alignment forward and apply the front brake, check for excessive level travel and sponginess. check rear pedal for excessive travel, unusual play and sponginess

Question 9

Show me how you would check the operation of the engine cut off switch

Answer 9

check is carried out by operating the engine cut off switch