Test Proceedure 
 

The practical test takes about 40 minutes.

It begins with an eyesight examination. You must be able to read the current style of numberplate from a distance of 20 metres. You can wear glasses or contact lenses to do so, but if so then you must keep them on when you are riding.

The examiner will select a parked vehicle probably a little further away than 20 metres and ask you to read the number plate. If you cannot read it, the examiner will measure the distance exactly and ask you to repeat the test. If you still cannot read the numberplate you have failed and the test will go no further.

After successfully completing the eyesight test, you will be asked two safety check questions.

Candidates are required to answer two questions about motorcycle safety checks. ne of these is a "tell me" question: you will be asked t tel the examiner how you would carry out a proceedure, such as checking the engine oil.

The other is a "show me" question: it requires you to show the examiner how you would carry out a safety check, such as inspecting the indicator lights to make sure they are working. You will not be asked to touch any hot parts of the engine but you may have to turn the ignition on.

The questions you will be asked are shown in the "tell me" "show me" sections.

Q. identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient oil.

A.

indicate where to check the oil level, on the sight glass or dip stick. Explain that the glass should be clean and that the level shoild be between the minimum and maximum marks. The dipstick should be removed and cleaned, returned and removed again, before checking the levels.

Q.

identify where the brake fluid resevoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydrolic fluid.

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indicate the resevoir and explain how to check the brake fluid level against the minimum and maximum lines.

Q.

tell me how you would check the condition of the chain on this machine.

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explain that you would check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified in the motorcycles handbook. The drive chain should be kept well lubricated.

Q.

tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated, have sufficient tread depth and thier general condition is safe to use on the road.

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explain you would find the correct trye pressure settings in the owners manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable guage. Tread must be at least 1mm deep, forming a contiuous band across at least three-quarters of the width and all the way round. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears.

Q.

show me how you would check the operation of the front brake.

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wheel the machine forward and apply the front brake to test it is working.

Q.

show me how you would check the operation of the brakes on this machine.

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check for excessive travel on the brake lever and the brake pedal and for unusual play or sponginess.

Q.

show me how you would check the operation of the engine cut out switch.

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operate the switch (without the engine being started)

Q.

show me how you would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road only)

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press the horn button to sound the horn (turn on the ignition if necessary)

Q.

show me how you would check that the lights, break lights and reflectors are clean and working.

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operate the light switch (with the ignition turned on if necessary). Identify the lights, brake lights and reflectors and visually check that they are clean and working.

Q.

show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using this machine.

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