New Zealand Motorbike Driving Pre-Ride Vehicle Checks Flashcards
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When inspecting your motorcycle's sprockets as part of a pre-ride check, what is a sign of dangerous wear?
Answer: Hooked, shark-fin shaped, or missing teeth on the sprocket
Hooked or shark-fin-shaped sprocket teeth indicate severe wear; a worn sprocket can cause the chain to skip or derail at speed, resulting in loss of control.
What should you check about your fuel supply before starting a ride?
Answer: That you have sufficient fuel and the fuel tap is set to the correct position (on/reserve)
Before riding, confirm you have enough fuel for your planned journey and the fuel tap is set to 'on' (or 'reserve' only if 'on' is depleted).
How do you check that your indicators (turn signals) are working correctly before a ride?
Answer: Activate each signal and visually confirm it flashes at a steady rate front and rear
You must physically confirm both front and rear indicators flash correctly on each side — dashboard lights alone don't verify the external lenses are working.
What is the significance of checking engine oil level through the sight glass or dipstick before riding?
Answer: Insufficient oil can cause engine seizure even on a short ride
Even a short ride with critically low oil can cause engine seizure due to insufficient lubrication of moving components.
If you notice the brake lever or pedal feels spongy during your pre-ride check, what does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Air is trapped in the hydraulic brake line, reducing braking effectiveness
A spongy brake feel is a classic symptom of air in the hydraulic line, which compresses instead of transmitting force efficiently, significantly reducing braking power.
Why is it important to check that your helmet's chin strap is fastened correctly before every ride?
Answer: An unfastened helmet can come off in a crash, leaving your head unprotected
In a crash, an improperly fastened helmet can be thrown off, leaving the rider without head protection at the moment it is most critical.
When should you perform a pre-ride vehicle check on your motorcycle?
Answer: Before every ride, regardless of distance or familiarity with the bike
Pre-ride checks should be carried out before every single ride because conditions — tyre pressure, fluid levels, lighting — can change between uses.