Safety and your motorcycle questions

Motorcycle-only Questions

What could happen if you ride your motorcycle with a slack or worn drive chain?

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What should you do when you’re riding a motorcycle in very hot weather?

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Your steering feels wobbly. Which of these is a likely cause?

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What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you’re riding?

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Which of these items must be kept clean?

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How should you ride a motorcycle when new tyres have just been fitted?

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What should you do when leaving your motorcycle parked?

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What can you wear to make it easier for other road users to see you?

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You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

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Why should riders wear reflective clothing?

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A friend offers you a second-hand safety helmet for you to use. Why may this be a bad idea?

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There’s a cut in the sidewall of one of your tyres. What should you do about this?

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For what purpose should you use the engine cut-out switch on your motorcycle?

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You’re riding a motorcycle with an engine larger than 50 cc. What would make a tyre illegal?

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What should you check after adjusting the final drive chain?

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How should you maintain cable-operated brakes?

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What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for motorcycle tyres?

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You’ve adjusted your drive chain. If this isn’t done properly, what problem could it cause?

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