FIRST SCHEDULE
Rule 9(1)(c) and (d) and (1A)
Motor cycle riding theory test
     The Motor Cycle Riding Theory Test shall be a test on the subjects stated in the following table:
SUBJECT
SUBJECT DETAIL
1.Human senses and judgment
(a)Factors of riding: perception, judgment and reaction, reaction time, eyesight and field of vision, judgment of speed and distance as well as the discrepancies caused by fatigue, alcohol and drugs.
(b)Blind spots.
(c)Natural forces and vehicles: the relationship between natural forces (such as centre of gravity, inertia, centrifugal force and friction) and vehicle operations.
2.Basic structure of motor cycle and vehicle maintenance
(a)Basic structure of motor cycle: engine, mechanism of transmitting driving force, braking mechanism and wheels.
(b)Vehicle maintenance: routine checks on fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, clutch, chain and lights.
(c)Illegal modifications.
3.Pre-riding checks
(a)Carrying of driving licence and checking of brakes, signal lights, tyres and mirrors.
(b)Riding wear: helmet, shirts, gloves, pants and shoes.
(c)Riding posture and getting on and off motor cycle.
(d)Loading method and planning of route.
4.Proper handling of riding controls
(a)The proper control of —
(i)throttle grip;
(ii)front brake lever and rear brake pedal;
(iii)clutch lever;
(iv)gear shift pedal;
(v)switches.
(b)Reading of various meters and indicators.
5.Riding skill
Important safety and technical aspects of riding in various situations:
 
(a)Moving off, stopping and parking:
 
(i)Precautions before moving off and stopping.
(ii)Measures to prevent danger and theft when leaving vehicle.
 
(b)Safe riding and gear changing:
 
(i)Speed regulation and gear selection: speed limit, safe following distance, the 2‑second rule and braking distance.
 
(ii)Braking technique: when and how to apply handbrake lever, brake pedal and engine brake for slowing down and emergency braking.
 
(iii)Care to be taken when braking.
 
(c)Changing lane:
(i)Ways of making a left turn, right turn and U-turn: confirmation of safety, signalling, manoeuvring and changing of gear.
(ii)When and how to change lane.
 
(d)Overtaking and being overtaken:
(i)How to overtake safely.
(ii)When and where not to overtake.
(iii)Care required when being overtaken.
 
(e)At intersection:
(i)The Give-Way Rules at intersection.
(ii)Ways of passing through traffic junctions with and without traffic light or policeman control.
(iii)The meaning of yellow box.
(iv)How to negotiate at roundabout.
 
(f)Interaction with other road users:
 
(i)Rider and pedestrians: when travelling close to pedestrians, protection of crossing pedestrians and protection of children, elderly persons and handicapped persons.
 
(ii)Rider and other vehicles: consideration for cyclists, habits of other road users and how to cope with them.
(iii)Keeping left and keeping in lane.
6.Riding under various road and weather conditions
(a)Riding down and up a slope: technique and precautions.
(b)Riding at night and in rainy weather: technique and precautions.
(c)Cornering: the effect of speed in cornering and procedure for cornering.
(d)Riding on expressways:
(i)Acceleration and deceleration lanes.
(ii)Restrictions on expressways.
(iii)Proper usage of expressways.
7.Defensive riding
(a)Definition of defensive riding.
(b)Interaction with other road users.
(c)6 positions of 2-vehicle crash.
(d)Defensive riding rules.
(e)6 adverse riding conditions.
8.General knowledge
(a)The limitations of various types of driving licences.
(b)Insurance and compensation.
(c)Demerit point system and penalty.
(d)The use of headlights.
(e)Actions to be taken in the event of accidents, emergencies, breakdown and floods.
(f)Minor vehicle malfunctions: identification of trouble spots and remedial action.
[S 55/2012 wef 27/02/2012]
[S 46/2015 wef 01/02/2015]