PassIdentification of controls - Motor Cycle
Motor Cycle Controls
The aim is to familiarise a learner driver with the major visual components of a motor vehicle. The intention is also to assist the learner driver to identify the controls that needs to be used in conjunction to complete a certain manoeuvre or action. The controls/components of a Motor Cycle is as follows.
- 1. Gear Lever — used to change/select a gear.
- 2. Clutch — used when engaging or disengaging a gear or changing from one gear to another.
- 3. Left and Right Rear View Mirrors — used to look what is on the right & left hand rear-side of your motor bike.
- 4. Front Brake — used in conjunction with the rear brake to bring the motorbike to a standstill.
- 5. Throttle — used to regulate the fuel supply to the engine to increase or decrease the speed of your motor bike.
- 6. Indicator Light Switch — used to advise other road users of your intention to steer to the left or right, or to turn to the left or right. (especially when changing lanes)
- 7. Rear Brake (operated by foot) — used to stop your vehicle used to decrease speed or stop complete standstill.
When braking the distance it takes the driver of a motor cycle to stop is,
(i) longer on a wet road than on a dry road.
(ii) longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed.
(iii) longer if the vehicle is loaded. - 8. Handle Bar — used to change the direction of the motor bike. turning left or right or keeping the vehicle on a straight path.
- 9. Fuel Tank — used to store fuel (petrol)