DGT A1 licence questions: Mechanics and maintenance

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In addition to using the required lighting, how should a motorcyclist respond in areas where other road users may move unexpectedly?
In a petrol motorcycle with a conventional four-stroke engine, how is the engine lubricated?
During normal straight-line braking with good grip, which motorcycle brake usually provides most of the braking effort?
If you ride a motorcycle during the day on an urban road, must any light be switched on?
What braking system is most frequently used on the front wheel of a motorcycle?
When motorcyclists travel in large groups...
What criterion is advisable when choosing who will lead a group of motorcyclists on a trip?
Under the General Vehicle Regulations, what is required concerning the number and location of a motorcycle’s registration plate?
Before setting off on a motorcycle, which action directly checks components essential for grip, braking and visibility?
When braking with your motorcycle, how is the braking action approximately distributed between the wheels?
When loading luggage on a motorcycle, which principle should you follow to help maintain stability?
To be able to talk to a friend who is also riding a motorcycle, are you allowed to ride side by side on the hard shoulder?
Is it permitted to ride a motorcycle with an open exhaust?
You are riding your motorcycle and notice that your rear suspension system is not working correctly. You should know that this fault…
If your motorcycle has a shaft drive, what is its purpose?
The handlebar is the mechanism that directly controls the direction of the motorcycle. When operating this control, you should know that...
During normal straight-line braking on a motorcycle, which wheel usually provides greater braking capacity?
If the surface of your motorcycle's rear-view mirrors is somewhat convex, vehicles travelling behind will appear...
In an A1 or A2 motorcycle, correct tire pressure:
May a person holding a valid ordinary category A licence ride a motorcycle with more than 35 kW of power?
Is it correct to ride your motorcycle during the day with the dipped headlight on?
A two-stroke motorcycle requires lubrication by premixing fuel in the tank, according to its manufacturer. Which mixture must it use?
Your motorcycle is fitted with a chain as the means of transmitting drive power to the rear wheel. For its maintenance it is advisable to…
When riding a motorcycle carrying a passenger, can the passenger affect the motorcycle's centre of gravity?
What is the purpose of the cardan shaft as a component of a motorcycle?
Regarding a motorcycle drive chain, it is important to:
A motorcycle has a battery, an electric starter and also a kick starter. Should its battery’s condition be checked according to the…
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, what braking precaution should you take?
On a motorcycle with a conventional twist-grip throttle, how should you normally operate it?
If you obtain the A1 licence, can you ride mopeds?
You present a motorcycle with a paper ITV card for a periodic inspection. Which of these documents should be provided for the inspection?
Through the ordinary route, which prior valid licence must you hold to obtain a class A licence?
In the basic inspection of a motorcycle it is also advisable to check:
Must motorcycles be presented for a technical inspection periodically?
A motorcycle has an operational ABS system acting on both wheels. What is its main function during braking?
Your motorcycle has a cardan shaft. What is its purpose?
Before supplying fuel to a motorcycle at a filling station, which set of measures is mandatory?
Can a motor quadricycle with power exceeding 15 kW be driven with a class A licence?
When choosing an all-purpose or neoclassical-style motorcycle, which criterion helps establish whether it suits its rider?
A privately used motorcycle, with no special inspection regime and not used by a driving school, was first registered six years ago. What…
On a motorcycle less than one metre wide, how far from the longitudinal centreline may the load extend on each side?
If you can safely cross a road section with sand or slippery dirt, what precaution should you take on your motorcycle?
A motorcycle has a naturally air-cooled engine with external fins and no belt-driven fan. What maintenance helps it cool properly?
If a motorcycle has play in its steering-stem bearings, in which assembly are they inspected?
Can the load protrude from the front and rear of your motorcycle if it is less than 1 metre wide?
At age 20, with a valid A licence, which motor tricycles may you drive?
On a motorcycle, is it advisable to concentrate all heavy luggage far to the rear, away from its centre of gravity, instead of distributing…
When a motorcycle accelerates in a straight line on a level road, towards which wheel does dynamic load transfer occur?
On a petrol motorcycle with a carburettor and no electronic mixture correction, what can a clogged air filter cause?
As a general rule, which tyre on a motorcycle suffers greater wear while riding?
At the same speed and in the same conditions, a motorcycle riding posture reduces frontal area and air resistance without limiting vision…
In motorcycles, the driving wheel is normally...
The driver is about to undertake a long journey transporting a passenger and the maximum permitted luggage. Is it advisable to increase the…
On the motorway, which lights will you keep on during the day on your motorcycle?
A privately used motorcycle, neither historic nor used by a driving school, was first registered eight years ago. How often must it undergo…
A steering fault in an A1 or A2 motorcycle:
Before setting off, while seated in your normal riding position, how should you adjust a motorcycle’s two mirrors?
When carrying a load on your motorcycle, can you exceed the maximum authorised mass indicated on the technical inspection card?
A motorcycle engine is naturally air-cooled, with no coolant circuit or belt-driven fan. What cooling-surface maintenance helps dissipate…
During maintenance of a motorcycle with a chain drive requiring adjustment and lubrication, how should chain slack be handled?
When accelerating a motorcycle in a straight line on a level surface, towards which wheel does the load on the tyres tend to transfer?
The rear reflector that motorcycles must carry will be coloured...
On a geared motorcycle with conventional controls, which control operates the rear brake?
When braking a motorcycle in a straight line, how does keeping your knees against the tank help, when the riding position and motorcycle…
A passenger rides on the rear seat of a two-wheeled motorcycle. Which of these ways of holding on is appropriate?
Your motorcycle’s drive chain has more slack than the manufacturer specifies. What should you do?
Can riding through a puddle affect the effectiveness of a motorcycle's brakes?
When braking a motorcycle in a straight line, how can keeping your knees against the tank help if its design and your riding position allow…
On a two-wheeled motorcycle with separate brake controls, how should you normally brake to use both brakes effectively on a wet road?
If, during the periodic roadworthiness test of your motorcycle, defects are found that could constitute a danger and the test is classified…
An ordinary motorcycle, not historic and with no special regime, is more than four years old from first registration. What is its periodic…
Under the General Vehicles Regulation, which braking devices must a two-wheeled motorcycle have?
May a motor quadricycle that is NOT classified as a light quadricycle be driven with only a current A1 licence?
If a motorcycle’s front and rear wheels differ in size, must you carry a spare wheel?
You intend to ride your motorcycle and you find that the engine is very cold. In this situation, it would be advisable to start it and...
Under current Spanish regulations, which item must a motorcycle carry?
Are you allowed to drive if the exhaust silencer on your motorcycle has broken down and it is producing a nuisance noise?
The bulb in your motorcycle's position light (sidelight) has blown. Are you obliged to carry a spare set of bulbs?
When a two-wheeled motorcycle takes a bend, how should the rear-seat passenger follow the rider’s lean?
On a conventional manual-transmission motorcycle with independent brakes, which wheel does the right handlebar brake lever normally brake?
If the exhaust silencer on your motorcycle is in poor condition, are you permitted to ride?
While refuelling the tank of your motorcycle, it is mandatory to:
What advice should we follow to save fuel when riding a motorcycle?
What is a motorcycle’s tachometer used for?
What effect will the use of brightly coloured clothing by a motorcyclist have on other road users?
The motorcyclist rides during the day with the dipped headlight on. Is this behaviour correct?
The scene is safe and someone else is calling 112. An injured person has heavy bleeding from a leg. What should you do to begin controlling…
Your motorcycle is less than 1 metre wide. May the load project from the front and rear of your motorcycle?
When a motorcycle accelerates forward in a straight line on a level road, towards which wheel is dynamic load transferred?
During normal straight-line motorcycle braking, which wheel usually bears most of the braking effort?
Which of these combinations of licence and age authorises a motor tricycle with a power above 15 kW?
On a two-wheeled motorcycle with separate brake controls, how should you normally coordinate the front and rear brakes?
On a rear-wheel-drive motorcycle, which statement about tyre wear is correct?
Your motorcycle’s ITV inspection is rated negative because of very serious defects. How must it be moved from the station to its…
In the conventional layout of a manual-transmission motorcycle, which group of controls is usually operated with the left hand?
What load-related measure helps avoid unnecessary fuel consumption on a motorcycle?
If you notice unusual noises or vibrations in an A1 or A2 motorcycle, the prudent action is to:
If a warning appears in an A1 or A2 motorcycle indicating a major fault, the correct action is to:
Is breathability alone sufficient to consider a textile motorcycle suit suitable as protective clothing?
As you set off, you notice that the motorcycle's engine is very cold. In this situation, the correct thing to do is...