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Mechanics and maintenance questions — A2 licence
138 exam-style Mechanics and maintenance questions for the A2 licence with correct answer and explanation. Practice free, no signup.
- Must a privately used motorcycle that is neither classified as historic nor used by a driving school undergo periodic inspection according to its age?
- Which lights must be switched on if you are riding a motorcycle on a road within a built-up area during daylight hours?
- The motorcycle driver is travelling during the day with the dipped headlights on. Is this behaviour correct?
- A motorcycle has an operational ABS system acting on both wheels. What is its main function during braking?
- Your motorcycle’s drive chain has more slack than the manufacturer specifies. What should you do?
- A motorcycle has a faulty silencer and exceeds the noise limits. May it be ridden in that condition?
- When organising a group ride with motorcycles of different capabilities, what pace helps avoid anyone having to ride beyond their abilities to keep up?
- Which of these circumstances leads to a declaration that your driving licence is no longer valid under the points system?
- At age 20, with a valid A licence, which motor tricycles may you drive?
- Which of these combinations of licence and age authorises a motor tricycle with a power above 15 kW?
- As a general rule, the right hand is used to operate...
- A two-stroke motorcycle requires lubrication by premixing fuel in the tank, according to its manufacturer. Which mixture must it use?
- Under the General Vehicle Regulations, what is required concerning the number and location of a motorcycle’s registration plate?
- In a two-stroke motorcycle engine with premix lubrication, how must the lubricating oil be supplied?
- The driver is about to undertake a long journey transporting a passenger and the maximum permitted luggage. Is it advisable to increase the tyre pressure?
- What is the purpose of the cardan shaft as a component of a motorcycle?
- If, during the periodic roadworthiness test of your motorcycle, defects are found that could constitute a danger and the test is classified as NEGATIVE...
- If you have just obtained your licence to ride motorcycles and do not hold any other licence, must you display the L-plate?
- If you notice a major fault in the brakes or steering of an A1 or A2 motorcycle, the correct action is to:
- A privately used motorcycle, neither historic nor used by a driving school, was first registered eight years ago. How often must it undergo a periodic roadworthiness test?
- A motorcycle has a naturally air-cooled engine with external fins and no belt-driven fan. What maintenance helps it cool properly?
- Is it permitted to ride a motorcycle with an open exhaust?
- With a valid ordinary class A licence and no incompatible restrictions, may you ride two- and three-wheeled mopeds?
- The moped rider moves the arm alternately up and down with short, rapid movements, passing through the pose shown. What does this indicate?
- When accelerating a motorcycle in a straight line on a level surface, towards which wheel does the load on the tyres tend to transfer?
- On a motorcycle, is it advisable to concentrate all heavy luggage far to the rear, away from its centre of gravity, instead of distributing it according to the manufacturer’s instructions?
- Under current Spanish regulations, which item must a motorcycle carry?
- Through the ordinary route, which prior valid licence must you hold to obtain a class A licence?
- When a two-wheeled motorcycle takes a bend, how should the rear-seat passenger follow the rider’s lean?
- When loading luggage on a motorcycle, which principle should you follow to help maintain stability?
- 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 it?
- A passenger rides on the rear seat of a two-wheeled motorcycle. Which of these ways of holding on is appropriate?
- If your motorcycle has a shaft drive, what is its purpose?
- Under the General Vehicles Regulation, which braking devices must a two-wheeled motorcycle have?
- In the conventional layout of a manual-transmission motorcycle, which group of controls is usually operated with the left hand?
- On a two-wheeled motorcycle with separate brake controls, how should you normally brake to use both brakes effectively on a wet road?
- On a two-wheeled motorcycle with separate brake controls, how should you normally coordinate the front and rear brakes?
- A privately used motorcycle, with no special inspection regime and not used by a driving school, was first registered six years ago. What is its ordinary periodic inspection interval?
- Can riding through a puddle affect the effectiveness of a motorcycle's brakes?
- If the surface of your motorcycle's rear-view mirrors is somewhat convex, vehicles travelling behind will appear...
- What braking system is most frequently used on the front wheel of a motorcycle?
- When a motorcycle accelerates forward in a straight line on a level road, towards which wheel is dynamic load transferred?
- When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, what braking precaution should you take?
- If you can maintain control of a motorcycle with manual gears on a muddy road, how should you ride?
- Your motorcycle has a cardan shaft. What is its purpose?
- If a motorcycle’s front and rear wheels differ in size, must you carry a spare wheel?
- Your motorcycle is less than 1 metre wide. May the load project from the front and rear of your motorcycle?
- What check is required when maintaining a motorcycle’s drive chain?
- A motorcycle engine completes its cycle in four piston strokes and two crankshaft revolutions. What is this cycle called?
- What effect will the use of brightly coloured clothing by a motorcyclist have on other road users?
- The rear reflector that motorcycles must carry will be coloured...
- While refuelling the tank of your motorcycle, it is mandatory to:
- When motorcyclists travel in large groups...
- On the motorway, which lights will you keep on during the day on your motorcycle?
- When riding a motorcycle carrying a passenger, can the passenger affect the motorcycle's centre of gravity?
- You present a motorcycle with a paper ITV card for a periodic inspection. Which of these documents should be provided for the inspection?
- Is it correct to ride your motorcycle during the day with the dipped headlight on?
- On a conventional manual-transmission motorcycle with independent brakes, which wheel does the right handlebar brake lever normally brake?
- On a petrol motorcycle with a carburettor and no electronic mixture correction, what can a clogged air filter cause?
- When braking with your motorcycle, how is the braking action approximately distributed between the wheels?
- Before setting off on a motorcycle, which action directly checks components essential for grip, braking and visibility?
- As you set off, you notice that the motorcycle's engine is very cold. In this situation, the correct thing to do is...
- If you can safely cross a road section with sand or slippery dirt, what precaution should you take on your motorcycle?
- If the result of the roadworthiness test (ITV) carried out on your motorcycle is negative...
- The bulb in your motorcycle's position light (sidelight) has blown. Are you obliged to carry a spare set of bulbs?
- While refuelling your motorcycle, should you turn off the lights?
- What is the main advantage offered by the ABS system in the brakes?
- Before starting a trip with an A1 or A2 motorcycle, a basic check should include:
- What criterion is advisable when choosing who will lead a group of motorcyclists on a trip?
- On a motorcycle with a conventional twist-grip throttle, how should you normally operate it?
- During normal straight-line braking with good grip, which motorcycle brake usually provides most of the braking effort?
- If you must ride a manual motorcycle over a section with low grip from mud or snow, how should you act?
- May a motor quadricycle that is NOT classified as a light quadricycle be driven with only a current A1 licence?
- How should the maximum load of each motorcycle side pannier be determined?
- Regarding a motorcycle drive chain, it is important to:
- The handlebar is the mechanism that directly controls the direction of the motorcycle. When operating this control, you should know that...
- If a motorcycle has play in its steering-stem bearings, in which assembly are they inspected?
- When a motorcycle accelerates in a straight line on a level road, towards which wheel does dynamic load transfer occur?
- At the same speed and in the same conditions, a motorcycle riding posture reduces frontal area and air resistance without limiting vision or control. What effect can this have on fuel consumption?
- A motorcycle has a four-stroke petrol engine with separate lubrication. Which mixture normally burns in its cylinders?
- What is a motorcycle’s tachometer used for?
- Before supplying fuel to a motorcycle at a filling station, which set of measures is mandatory?
- In addition to using the required lighting, how should a motorcyclist respond in areas where other road users may move unexpectedly?
- What advice should we follow to save fuel when riding a motorcycle?
- The silencer on your motorcycle has broken and it is producing noise that is a nuisance. Are you allowed to ride in these conditions?
- Can a motor quadricycle with power exceeding 15 kW be driven with a class A licence?
- A motorcycle has two equivalent side panniers approved by the manufacturer. When loading both within their limits, how should weight be distributed?
- On a conventional motorcycle with correctly working brake-light switches, which control switches the brake light on?
- You are riding your motorcycle and notice that your rear suspension system is not working properly. You should know that this fault…
- If you obtain an A1 licence, can you drive mopeds?
- Are you allowed to double-park your motorcycle on an urban road to collect a delivery?
- 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 it?
- On a motorcycle with a self-contained magneto ignition system, where does the electrical energy needed to produce the spark come from?
- If the mirror on your rear-view mirrors is convex, how will vehicles travelling behind you appear?
- During normal straight-line braking on a motorcycle, which wheel usually provides greater braking capacity?
- How should you carry out the periodic oil-level check on your motorcycle?
- In a built-up area, you travel on a carriageway with two lanes in the same direction marked by longitudinal lines. You intend to overtake on the right a car in the left lane that lacks an external right mirror. What must you check first?
- In a petrol motorcycle with a conventional four-stroke engine, how is the engine lubricated?
- When refuelling your motorcycle, what precaution must you take?
- At the age of 16, can a licence to ride motorcycles be obtained?
- On a motorcycle, checking tyre tread condition is important because:
- If the exhaust silencer on your motorcycle is in poor condition, are you permitted to ride?
- Are you allowed to drive if the exhaust silencer on your motorcycle has broken down and it is producing a nuisance noise?
- An ordinary motorcycle, not historic and with no special regime, is more than four years old from first registration. What is its periodic ITV frequency?
- In motorcycles, the driving wheel is normally...
- What load-related measure helps avoid unnecessary fuel consumption on a motorcycle?
- Before setting off, while seated in your normal riding position, how should you adjust a motorcycle’s two mirrors?
- May a person holding a valid ordinary category A licence ride a motorcycle with more than 35 kW of power?
- On a motorcycle whose riding position permits a more tucked posture, what effect can that posture have at the same speed and otherwise unchanged conditions?
- In an A1 or A2 motorcycle, correct tire pressure:
- A motorcycle has a battery, an electric starter and also a kick starter. Should its battery’s condition be checked according to the manufacturer’s handbook?
- Of these licences, which authorises riding a motorcycle over 125 cm³, subject to the applicable age conditions?
- When riding your motorcycle outside built-up areas, you should know that, when overtaking another vehicle, you must leave a space that will never be less than…
- May a motor quadricycle approved as non-light be driven solely by holding a valid A1 licence?
- When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, can the motorcycle's centre of gravity be affected?
- If a warning appears in an A1 or A2 motorcycle indicating a major fault, the correct action is to:
- 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?
- 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...
- Your motorcycle’s ITV inspection is unfavourable because of serious defects. What is your reinspection obligation?
- The four-stroke petrol engines of motorcycles operate with a mixture of...
- 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 ...
- On a geared motorcycle with conventional controls, which control operates the rear brake?
- A steering fault in an A1 or A2 motorcycle:
- On a rear-wheel-drive motorcycle, which statement about tyre wear is correct?
- During maintenance of a motorcycle with a chain drive requiring adjustment and lubrication, how should chain slack be handled?
- If you notice unusual noises or vibrations in an A1 or A2 motorcycle, the prudent action is to:
- When presenting the motorcycle for its periodic roadworthiness test, among other things, which document must be presented?
- If you ride a motorcycle during the day on an urban road, must any light be switched on?
- Is breathability alone sufficient to consider a textile motorcycle suit suitable as protective clothing?
- May a load protrude from the front and rear of your motorcycle if it is less than 1 metre wide?
- When choosing an all-purpose or neoclassical-style motorcycle, which criterion helps establish whether it suits its rider?
- In the basic inspection of a motorcycle it is also advisable to check:
- A motorcycle engine is naturally air-cooled, with no coolant circuit or belt-driven fan. What cooling-surface maintenance helps dissipate heat?
- Your motorcycle’s ITV inspection is rated negative because of very serious defects. How must it be moved from the station to its destination?
- As a general rule, which tyre on a motorcycle suffers greater wear while riding?
- During normal straight-line motorcycle braking, which wheel usually bears most of the braking effort?
- When braking a motorcycle in a straight line, how does keeping your knees against the tank help, when the riding position and motorcycle design allow it?
- If a motorcycle’s front and rear wheels differ in size, must you carry a spare wheel?
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- How many mechanics and maintenance questions are in the A2 licence question bank?
- Our exam-style question bank includes 138 mechanics and maintenance questions for the A2 licence. Each comes with the correct answer and explanation.
- How should I study mechanics and maintenance for the A2 licence exam?
- The A2 test has 20 questions. Use this bank to practise mechanics and maintenance with explanations, and combine topic review with full mock exams.
- What are the most common mechanics and maintenance mistakes?
- Three typical causes: 1) misreading prompts with decisive keywords ("always", "never", "except", "only", "at least") — they flip the correct answer; 2) switching correct answers in the final review due to self-induced doubt; 3) studying only by topic without full simulations, which penalises block-switching speed.
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- Alternate three modes: first study the full topic syllabus; then practise the 138 exam-style mechanics and maintenance questions until you understand the logic of each; finally launch full A2-licence simulations (20 questions, max 2 wrong) to train block-switching under pressure.