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Manitoba Class 6: Controls and safety checks

Where the controls are and what they do, and the safety check of tires, wheels, brakes, fasteners, throttle, clutch, chain, fluids, cables, lights, mirrors and horn.

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What should you check about the brake light during a safety check?

Study reference: MPI Motorcycle Handbook (07/23 edition), Ch. The motorcycle — Controls, Safety checks, pp. 12–14

All 16 questions in this test

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  1. What should you check about the brake light during a safety check?

    1. It stays on when parked
    2. It goes on and off with each brake
    3. It flashes when you signal
    4. It is brighter than the headlight

  2. Which instrument must every motorcycle have?

    1. A tachometer
    2. A gear indicator
    3. A fuel gauge
    4. A speedometer

  3. Which controls are on the left handlebar of most motorcycles?

    1. Rear brake and gear selector
    2. Kick-starter and fuel valve
    3. Light switches, horn and clutch lever
    4. Throttle, front brake lever and electric starter

  4. When should you safety-check your motorcycle?

    1. Only when you change the oil
    2. Only when a warning light comes on
    3. Often, before long trips and after any spill
    4. Only once a year at the start of the season

  5. On most motorcycles, where is the rear brake pedal?

    1. On the right side
    2. On the left side
    3. Under the seat
    4. On the handlebar

  6. What happens when you squeeze the clutch lever?

    1. The front brake applies
    2. The engine shuts off
    3. The clutch disengages
    4. The high beam turns on

  7. How do you increase speed with the throttle?

    1. Push it toward the tank
    2. Rotate it away from you
    3. Press the button in its end
    4. Rotate it toward you

  8. A control cable is frayed. What should you do?

    1. Oil it and check it next month
    2. Tape it and keep riding
    3. Tighten it a little more
    4. Replace it

  9. With you seated on the bike, how much play should the drive chain have at its centre?

    1. At least 2 cm
    2. None; it should be tight
    3. Exactly 10 cm
    4. At least 15 cm

  10. During a safety check, which clutch problems should you look for?

    1. Drag or slip
    2. Squeal or rattle
    3. Glare or flicker
    4. Leaks or bubbles

  11. What should the throttle do when you let go of it?

    1. Shut the engine off
    2. Engage the clutch
    3. Spring closed
    4. Stay open where it is

  12. What is the choke usually used for?

    1. Starting a cold engine
    2. Slowing down on steep hills
    3. Holding speed on the highway
    4. Dimming the headlight at night

  13. Why should you adjust tire pressure before carrying a heavy load?

    1. Higher pressure makes the horn and signals louder
    2. Pressure only matters for fuel economy
    3. Pressure affects handling and should match the load
    4. Lower pressure always gives better braking on dry roads

  14. When should you check tire pressure?

    1. When the tires are cold
    2. When the engine is fully warm
    3. Right after a long highway ride
    4. Only when a tire looks flat

  15. Why check nuts, bolts and cotter pins on a motorcycle?

    1. Vibration can loosen them
    2. They rust only in winter
    3. They must be replaced each month
    4. They control the brake light

  16. On most motorcycles, where is the gear selector?

    1. On the left, worked by your foot
    2. On the tank, worked by a lever
    3. On the right, worked by your foot
    4. On the right, worked by your hand

Controls and safety checks: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Controls

  • Controls should be within easy reach of your hands and feet.
  • Left handlebar: light switches (including the dimmer), horn button and clutch lever.
  • Clutch lever: squeeze to disengage the clutch, release to engage it.
  • Front brake lever: right handlebar, squeezed to apply the front brake.
  • Throttle: right grip; rotate toward you to speed up, away from you to slow down.
  • Electric starter usually on the right handlebar; a kick-starter, if fitted, is above the right footrest.
  • Gear selector: lift or press the pedal; on most bikes it is on the left (on the right on some older bikes).
  • Rear brake pedal: press down; on most bikes it is on the right (on the left on some older bikes).
  • Choke: adjusts the air–fuel mixture, usually for starting a cold engine.
  • A speedometer is required; other instruments may include odometer, tachometer, high beam, neutral, turn signal and gear indicators.

Safety checks

  • Check the bike often, before a long trip, and thoroughly after any collision or spill.
  • Tire pressure directly affects handling: check it with tires cold and adjust it for the load you carry; look for cuts and objects in the tread.
  • Wheels: broken or loose spokes, cracked castings, worn bearings.
  • Vibration loosens fasteners; pay special attention to wheel, brake and steering fasteners and add-ons such as fairings and saddlebags.
  • The throttle should spring closed when released.
  • Check the clutch for "drag" or "slip"; adjust the cable or have it repaired.
  • Drive chain: with you seated, at least 2 cm of play at the centre, and well lubricated; check gear oil on a drive shaft and slack on a belt.
  • Check gas, oil and coolant levels; replace frayed cables.
  • Each brake should turn the brake light on and off; check all lights and signals, mirrors and horn.

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