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DONT FORGET YOU NEED A MOTORCYCLE THEORY TEST AND CBT BEFORE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE PRACTICAL TEST Motorcycle practical test explainedThe test is in two parts , module one and module two. They can be taken separately or together but one must be passed before taking two. Module one is valid until your theory test expires. If you dont pass module one there is a 3 clear day wait before re-taking. For module two there is a ten clear day wait for retest. The cost of module one is £15,50. Module two is £75. Module one consists of about 15 minutes of exercises carried out at the DSAs Multi purpose Test Centre on their maneouvering area, including a U turn , Slalom, Fig 8 and swerve and brake tests. Once completed you are eligible for your part two, which is detailed below. The practical motorcycle test is made up of lots of different elements, an eyesight test, vehicle safety questions, a test of driving ability, a test of specific manoeuvres and a question about riding with a passenger. At the test centre you must present a valid certificate DL196 unless the test is being conducted on one of the exempted islands. Both parts of your driving licence, theory pass and mod one pass. A rider who is upgrading a full moped licence obtained by passing a two part test since December 1990 is exempt. Vehicle safety check questions and eyesight testBefore you actually start your practical riding test you will be asked to read a number plate to prove you can meet the eyesight requirements. You will also be asked two machine safety check questions before moving away. To see a list of all the possible combinations of questions you can be asked by the examiner, see below. SAFETY CHECK QUESTIONS FOR MOTORCYCLE TESTS
Category A Safety Questions 01/07/2008 Question Topic Show and Tell A1 Oil Tell Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil. Identify where to check level, i.e. dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when checking. A2 Horn Show Show me how you would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road only). Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary). A3 Brake Fluid Tell Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid. Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. A4 Lights Tell Tell me how you would check that the lights and reflectors are clean and working. Explanation only: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually for cleanliness and operation. A5 Brake light Show Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working. Operate brake, place hand over light or make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. A6 Chain Tell Tell me how you would check the condition of the chain on this machine. Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take place. A7 Steering Show Show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using the machine. Handlebars should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched and without any snagging between moving and fixed parts.
A8 Tyres Tell Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated, have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. Correct tyre pressure settings can be found in the owner’s manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears. A9 Front brake Show Show me how you would check the operation of the front brake on this machine. Wheel the machine forward and apply the front brake. A10 Brakes Show Show me how you would check the operation of the brakes on this machine. Check for excessive travel on the brake lever and the brake pedal and for unusual play or sponginess. A11 Emergency cut out Show Show me how you would check the operation of the engine cut out switch. Operate switch, started. A12 Rear fog light Show Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light and explain when you would use it (if fitted). Operate switch (turn on ignition and dipped headlights if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use. A13 Headlight Show Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam. Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
After the usual pre-test preliminaries e.g. licence and identification check the examiner will help the candidate with the fitting of the radio and earpiece.
While accompanying the candidate to the machine the examiner will explain how the test will be conducted and how the radio equipment works. The law requires anyone riding a motorcycle, scooter or moped, with or without sidecar, to wear protective headgear securely fastened. The test cannot therefore be conducted unless the candidate is wearing properly secured protective headgear. Note: An exemption to this requirement exists for followers of the Sikh religion if they are wearing a turban.
After the practical part of the test the candidate will be asked a question on 'balance when carrying a passenger'.
At the end of the test When the practical test is over, the examiner will tell you whether you passed or failed. You can request feedback on your test from the examiner, who will then go through your performance during the test. If you pass...
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