On 25/05/2013,
you requested for the version in force on 25/05/2013
incorporating all amendments published on or before 25/05/2013.
The closest version currently available is that of 30/09/1999.
FIRST SCHEDULE
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 | |
Highway Code and Expressway Rules | 1. Traffic signs and signals | (a) Traffic signs: meanings and implications of mandatory signs, warning signs and information signs. |
(b) Traffic lights and signals: meanings and implications of traffic lights, traffic signals and hand signals given by police officers. | ||
(c) Road markings: meanings and implications of road markings. | ||
2. Rider and other road users | (a) Rider and pedestrians: when travelling close to pedestrians, protection of crossing pedestrians and protection of children, elderly persons and handicapped persons. | |
(b) Rider and other vehicles: consideration for cyclists, habits of other vehicles and how to cope with them. | ||
(c) Keeping left and keeping in lane. | ||
3. Moving off, stopping and parking | (a) Precautions before moving off and stopping. | |
(b) Measures to prevent danger and theft when leaving vehicle. | ||
4. Speed regulation and following distance | (a) Speed limit and safe following distance. | |
(b) The Two-Second Rule. | ||
(c) Braking distance. | ||
5. Changing | (a) Ways of making a left-turn, right-turn and U-turn: confirmation of safety, signalling, manoeuvring and changing of gears. | |
(b) When and how to change lane. | ||
6. Overtaking | (a) How to overtake safely. | |
(b) When and where not to overtake. | ||
(c) Care required when being overtaken. | ||
7. At intersection | (a) The Give-Way Rules at intersection. | |
(b) Ways of passing through traffic junctions with and without traffic control. | ||
(c) The meaning of yellow box. | ||
(d) How to negotiate at roundabout. | ||
8. Expressway rules | (a) Restrictions on Expressway. | |
(b) Proper usage of Expressway. | ||
Theory of Riding | 1. Rider and motor cycle | (a) Human senses and judgment associated with riding: factors of riding, reaction time, eyesight and field of vision, judgment of distance and speed, and the discrepancies caused by fatigue, alcohol and drugs. |
(b) Basic structure of motor cycle: engine, mechanism of transmitting driving force, braking mechanism and wheels. | ||
(c) Controls of motor cycles: throttle grip, front brake lever and rear brake pedal, clutch lever, gear shift pedal and switches. | ||
(d) Natural forces and motor cycle: centre of gravity, inertia, centrifugal force and friction. | ||
(e) Vehicle inspection: fuel, oil, tyre, brake, clutch, chain and lights. | ||
2. Before going on the road | (a) Riding wear: helmet, shirts, gloves, pants and shoes. | |
(b) Riding posture and getting on and off motor cycle. | ||
(c) Pre-ride checks: carrying of driving licences and checking of brakes, signal lights, tyres and mirrors. | ||
(d) Loading method. | ||
3. Speeding changing operations | (a) Speed regulation and gear selection. | |
(b) Braking technique: when and how to apply hand-brake lever, brake pedal and engine brake for slowing down and emergency braking. | ||
(c) Care to be taken when braking. | ||
4. Riding under various road 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. | ||
5. General knowledge | (a) The limitations of various types of driving licences. | |
(b) Insurance and compensation. | ||
(c) Point system and penalty. | ||
(d) The use of headlights. | ||
(e) Actions to be taken in the event of accidents, emergencies, breakdown and floods. | ||