Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

Which of the following motorcycle inspection items is NOT mentioned in the Rules of the Road?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

A.Is there adequate brake free play and braking performance?
B.Is tire pressure appropriate?
C.Is the amount of engine oil appropriate?✓
D.Is the muffler securely attached?

Answer: C: Is the amount of engine oil appropriate?

Explanation

The Rules of the Road list 8 inspection items including brakes, tire pressure, and muffler, but do not mention the amount of engine oil.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Momoka

Engine oil feels super important — isn't that in the Rules?

Hikari

Actually, it's not! The Rules list 8 items like brakes, tire pressure, and the muffler, but engine oil isn't one of them.

Momoka

Really? That's kind of surprising for a safety checklist.

Hikari

Right? It's important for maintenance, but the official inspection list doesn't include it.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第１節二輪車の運転者の心得) · 点検に当たつては次の事柄を確かめましよう。(1)~(8)の項目

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