PRE-DRIVING ORIENTATION

  1. Check the Motorcycle
    1. Accessories
      • Helmet 
        • Types of helmet
      • Protection Gears
        • Jacket, Pants, Shoes, Gloves, Pads and Goggles
    2. Types of Motorcycles
      • Based on Design
      • Based on Engine
      • Based on Transmission
      • Based on number of Wheels
    3. Rider Positioning
    4. Motorcycle Parts
      • Gas / Tank
      • Lights
      • Tires
      • Battery
      • Side Mirrors
      • Reflectors
      • Brake Pedal
      • Hand Brake Lever (Front/Rear (Automatic))
      • Accelerator Cable / Throttle
      • Clutch Cable / Lever
      • Gear Shift Lever (Gear Shift Pattern)
      • Oil/Fluids
  2. Pre- Start Routine
    1. Pre-Drive Check “GOT TO BE SAFE”
    2. Wearing of protective gears
  3. Identifying Switches and Controls
    1. Turn Signal
    2. Headlight Switch
    3. Horn
    4. Cluster instruments (Turn Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Speedometer, Tachometer, etc.)
    5. Engine Kill Switch
  4. Uses and Handling of Primary Controls
    1. Clutch level
    2. Handle bars
    3. Front brake lever
    4. Rear brake pedal
    5. Gear shift lever
    6. Throttle
    7. Starter (Kick/Electric)
  5. Vehicle’s essential parts and functions
    1. Essential parts identification and functions that may be useful during the road breakdowns and emergencies
    2. Electrical system
    3. Cooling system
  6. Shifting Procedure
  7. Starting Procedure
  8. Stopping Procedure (Front / rear brake combination)
  9. Turning Procedure (left and right turning)
    1. Observe TLSL (think, look, signal & look again)
    2. Head checks
    3. Hand signals
  10. Post Driving Routine
    1. Proper parking
    2. Security of the vehicle parking area
  11. Riding with Backride
  12. Exercises in Manual Handling of Motorcycle
    1. Use of side and center stand
    2. Pushing forward/backward
    3. Turning left/right while pushing forward