3. Safety and your motorcycle- Twój pojazd, a bezpieczeństwo

What’s the most important reason why you should keep your motorcycle regularly maintained?

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So the motorcycle can carry panniers
To keep the machine roadworthy
So the motorcycle can carry a passenger
To accelerate faster than other traffic

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

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Wear trainers instead of boots
Slacken your helmet strap
Ride with your visor fully open
Continue to wear protective clothing

Why should you wear fluorescent clothing when riding in daylight?

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It keeps you cool in hot weather
It prevents injury if you come off the machine
It reduces wind resistance
It helps other road users to see you

Why should riders wear reflective clothing?

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To protect them from the cold
To protect them from direct sunlight
To be seen better in daylight
To be seen better at night

Which fairing would give you the best weather protection?

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Handlebar
Sports
Windscreen
Touring

What should you do if your visor becomes badly scratched?

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Replace it
Clean it with petrol
Wash it in soapy water
Polish it with a fine abrasive

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

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4 mm
1.6 mm
1 mm
2.5 mm

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

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White helmet
Black leathers
Grey helmet
Tinted visor

What must you check on both the front and rear motorcycle tyres?

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That they’re the same tread pattern
That they’re the same make
That they’re the same size
That they’re correctly inflated

When riding your motorcycle, a tyre bursts. What should you do?

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Change to a high gear
Brake firmly to a stop
Lower the side stand
Slow gently to a stop

You’re riding in hot weather. What’s the safest type of footwear?

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Trainers
Shoes
Sandals
Boots

Your motorcycle has a catalytic converter. What does this reduce?

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Exhaust noise
Exhaust emissions
Fuel consumption
Engine noise

You’re checking your direction indicators. How many times per second must they flash?

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Between 5 and 6 times
Between 3 and 4 times
Between 7 and 8 times
Between 1 and 2 times

What should you check after adjusting the final drive chain?

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The rear shock absorber
The suspension adjustment
The front suspension forks
The rear wheel alignment

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

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Inaccurate speedometer reading
Incorrect rear wheel alignment
Loss of braking power
Excessive fuel consumption

What can incorrect wheel alignment cause?

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A serious loss of power
Reduced braking performance
Increased tyre wear
Reduced ground clearance

You’re parking your motorcycle and sidecar on a hill. What’s the best way to stop it rolling away?

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Put the rear wheel on the pavement
Leave it in neutral
Park very close to another vehicle
Leave it in a low gear

What should you do when you ride along a road where there are road humps?

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Always keep to the maximum legal speed
Maintain a reduced speed throughout
Ride slowly at school times only
Accelerate quickly between each one

When should you especially check the engine oil level?

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When the engine is hot
Every 6000 miles
Early in the morning
Before a long journey

What safeguard could you take against fire risk to your motorcycle?

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Avoid riding with a full tank of petrol
Check out any strong smell of petrol
Keep water levels above maximum
Use unleaded petrol

When should you increase the tyre pressures on your motorcycle?

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When riding in hot weather
When carrying a heavy load
When riding in wet weather
After a long journey

Which of these items must be kept clean?

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Engine
Wheels
Number plate
Fairing

What should you check after you’ve adjusted the tension on your drive chain?

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Tyre pressures
Rear wheel alignment
Sidelights
Valve clearances

How should you maintain cable-operated brakes?

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By checking them at normal operating temperature
By always fitting new ones for the MOT
By lubricating and adjusting them regularly
By removing all free play at the lever or pedal

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

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Oil leaks
Chain wear
Low oil pressure
Engine overheating

You’re leaving your motorcycle unattended on a road. When may you leave the engine running?

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When parking for less than five minutes
If the battery is flat
When in a 20 mph zone
Not on any occasion

You’re involved in a crash. What should you do to reduce the risk of fire?

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Keep the engine running
Turn the fuel tap to reserve
Use the engine cut-out switch
Open the choke

What should you do when riding at night?

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Ride in the centre of the road
Give arm signals
Wear reflective clothing
Wear a tinted visor

When should tyre pressures be checked?

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After travelling at high speed
When tyres are cold
After any lengthy journey
When tyres are hot

What’s most likely to increase fuel consumption?

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Accelerating around bends
Staying in high gears
Harsh braking and accelerating
Poor steering control

The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

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Engine oil
Distilled water
Battery acid
Engine coolant

What can cause excessive or uneven tire wear?

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A faulty braking system
A faulty gearbox
A faulty electrical system
A faulty exhaust system

Before starting a journey, it’s wise to plan your route. How can you do this?

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Look at a map
Check your vehicle registration document
Contact your local garage
Look in your vehicle handbook

Planning your route before setting out can be helpful. How can you do this?

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Print or write down the route
Look in a motoring magazine
Try to travel at busy times
Only visit places you know

What can you expect if you drive using rapid acceleration and heavy braking?

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Reduced exhaust emissions
Reduced pollution
Increased road safety
Increased fuel consumption

What could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

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Brake-fluid level
Anti-freeze level
Radiator-coolant level
Battery-water level

When are you not allowed to sound your vehicle’s horn?

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Between 11:30 pm and 6:00 am on any road
At any time in a built-up area
Between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in a built-up area
Between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am in a built-up area

What makes the vehicle in the picture ‘environmentally friendly’?

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It’s powered by gravity
It’s powered by unleaded petrol
It’s powered by electricity
It’s powered by diesel

Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities?

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To raise the speed limits
To help the traffic flow
To provide better parking
To allow lorries to load more freely

What’s the purpose of road humps, chicanes and narrowings?

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To separate lanes of traffic
To reduce traffic speed
To increase traffic speed
To allow pedestrians to cross

When will your vehicle use more fuel?

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When its tyres are under-inflated
When its tyres are of different makes
When its tyres are new
When its tyres are over-inflated

How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

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Only use it for short journeys
Don’t service it
Keep engine revs low
Drive faster than normal

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

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The top of the battery
Halfway up the battery
Just below the cell plates
Just above the cell plates

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

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Check your vehicle handbook
Use a route planner on the internet
Ask your local garage
Consult a travel agent

Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?

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You’ll have a more stressful journey
You’ll have an easier journey
Your journey time will be longer
It will cause more traffic congestion

You plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

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Your original route may be blocked
You may get held up by a tractor
Your maps may have different scales
You may find you have to pay a congestion charge

You have to arrive on time for an appointment. How should you plan for the journey?

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Allow plenty of time for the trip
Plan to travel at busy times
Prevent other drivers from overtaking
Avoid roads with the national speed limit

What could happen if you ride your motorcycle when it has a very loose drive chain?

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The front wheel could wobble
The ignition could cut out
The rear wheel could lock
The brakes could fail

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

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By riding at faster-than-normal speeds
By braking hard, especially into bends
Carefully, until the shiny surface is worn off
Normally, but with higher tyre pressures

What will be the effect of wearing brightly coloured clothing while you’re riding?

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You’ll distract other road users
You’ll be seen more easily by other road users
You’ll dazzle other road users
You’ll be able to ride on unlit roads at night with sidelights

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

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Go to a dealer for an oil change
Go to the nearest garage to ask their advice
Ride slowly for a few miles to see if the light goes out
Stop as soon as possible and try to find the cause

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

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The rear wheel could lock
The engine could produce more emissions
The tyres could wear more quickly
The engine could misfire

What will be the effect of having your motorcycle engine properly maintained?

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It will use much more fuel
It will reduce your journey times
It will increase your insurance premiums
It will have lower exhaust emissions

What should you clean visors and goggles with?

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Petrol
Anti-freeze
White spirit
Soapy water

You’re riding on a quiet road. Your visor fogs up. What should you do?

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Close the helmet air vents
Continue at a reduced speed
Build up speed to increase the air flow
Stop as soon as possible and wipe it

Which method of fastening your helmet is unsafe?

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Quick-release fastening
Velcro tab
Double D-ring fastening
Bar and buckle

What should you check after refitting your rear wheel?

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Your steering damper
Your side stand
Your wheel alignment
Your suspension preload

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

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Tyre pressure is too high
A broken clutch cable
Worn steering-head bearings
Incorrectly adjusted brakes

You have a faulty oil seal on a shock absorber. Why is this a serious problem?

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Your motorcycle will be harder to ride uphill
It will cause excessive chain wear
Your motorcycle won’t accelerate so quickly
The motorcycle will be difficult to control

Oil is leaking from your forks. Why shouldn’t you ride a motorcycle in this condition?

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The forks will quickly begin to rust
The motorcycle will become too noisy
Your steering is likely to seize up
Your suspension will be ineffective

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

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Reduce the tyre pressure before you ride
Replace the tyre before riding the motorcycle
Check regularly to see if it gets any worse
Repair the cut before riding the motorcycle

You need to put air into your tyres. How would you find out the correct pressure to use?

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By checking the vehicle handbook
It will be shown on the tyre wall
It will be stamped on the wheel
By checking the registration document

What can you do to prevent a cable-operated clutch from becoming stiff?

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Keep the cable dry
Keep the cable oiled
Keep the cable tight
Keep the cable slack

Why should you wear specialist motorcycle clothing when riding?

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Because it will reduce your insurance premium
Because it looks better than ordinary clothing
Because the law requires you to do so
Because it gives the best protection from the weather

What should you do when leaving your motorcycle parked?

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Use the steering lock
Remove the battery lead
Pull it onto the kerb
Leave the parking lights on

You’re parking your motorcycle. How can you reduce the chances of it being stolen?

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Switch off the engine cut-out switch
Leave it on its side stand
Park in a space marked for motorcycles only
Chain it to an immovable object

When would you use the engine cut-out switch?

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To prevent the motorcycle being stolen
To reduce speed in an emergency
To stop the engine normally
To stop the engine in an emergency

You service your own motorcycle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil?

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Put it into your dustbin
Tip it into a hole in the ground
Pour it down a drain
Take it to a local-authority site

What would make you more visible in daylight?

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Switching off your headlights
Wearing a dark jacket
Wearing a black helmet
Wearing a brightly coloured helmet

When is it illegal to ride with a helmet on?

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When the helmet is more than four years old
When the helmet isn’t fastened correctly
When the helmet doesn’t have chin protection
When you’ve borrowed someone else’s helmet

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

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To save wear and tear on the battery
To save wear and tear on the ignition
To stop the engine for a short time
To stop the engine in an emergency

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

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You’ll affect your insurance cover
It may be damaged
It may be a full-face type
You’ll be breaking the law

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

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Tread less than 1.6 mm deep
A stone wedged in the tread
A large bulge in the sidewall
Tread less than 2 mm deep

What could a loose drive chain cause?

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A locked rear wheel
Headlight misalignment
A braking fault
Wobbly wheels

Your motorcycle isn’t fitted with daytime running lights. When must you use dipped headlights during the day?

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On narrow streets
On country roads
In poor visibility
When parking

When should you consider increasing your tyre pressures?

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When carrying a pillion passenger
When travelling on an uneven surface
When riding on twisty roads
When riding on a wet road

What benefit will you see if you have your motorcycle serviced regularly?

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Better fuel economy
A refund on your vehicle tax
Lower insurance premiums
Increased exhaust emissions

How would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

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The vehicle’s headlights would aim high
The flash rate of the vehicle’s indicators would increase
The vehicle’s gear change mechanism would become stiff
The vehicle’s stopping distance would increase

How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

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Leave it on waste land
Bury it in your garden
Put it in the dustbin
Take it to a local-authority disposal site

You’re parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?

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When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road
When you’re near a bus stop
When you’re facing oncoming traffic

How will your journey be affected by travelling outside the busy times of day?

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Your journey will be more hazardous
Your journey will take longer
Your journey will use more fuel
Your journey will have fewer delays

3. Safety and your motorcycle- Twój pojazd, a bezpieczeństwo

3. Safety and your motorcycle- Twój pojazd, a bezpieczeństwo

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