REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
East Avenue, Quezon City
E-mail Address: ltocentral.pacd@gmail.com Website: www.lto.gov.ph

Instructor’s Guide
TDC–15-S-03
Pre-Driving Orientation

Motorcycle (DL Code A, A1)

SLIDE 2-3
Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student shall be able to:

• Learn and apply the proper procedure of

checking the overall condition of motorcycle
before driving.
• Identify all pertinent switches and controls before
and while driving on the road on a given weather
condition.
• Identify common features of instrument panel or
dashboard.
• Identify the functions of handle bar switches, foot
pedals, shifting lever and other driving
mechanisms of motorcycle.
• Apply various transportation laws, rules and
regulations as discussed in other Modules before
the actual driving instructions.
• Know the basics of handling steering bar, proper
shifting and smooth braking

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 • Know the procedures and considerations when
turning, stopping or parking.
• Know the principles of loading and unloading
passengers or cargoes

Note: The instructor may use the photos of a specific

vehicle.

SLIDE 4-6
Topic Outline

• Pertinent Laws and Regulations

• Common Types of Motorcycles as To Its
Operation
o Scooter Full Automatic Clutch
o Semi or Full Automatic Clutch
o Standard – Manual Clutch
• Essential Components and Parts
o Handle Bar
o Common Dashboard Instruments
o Common Switches
o Brake and Clutch Pedal
o Driving Chain, Belts and Propeller
o Stands (Center Stand, Side Stand)
• Maintenance
• Starting and Moving
• Proper Shifting
• Braking
• Safety Tips and Reminder

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SLIDE 7-10
Pertinent Laws and Regulations in Riding a Motorcycle

Essential Components of Motorcycle

• Frame
• Handle bar and Panel Instrument
• Engine and Other Safety Features

Walk Around Check

• Lights and lamps
• Mirror
• Frame

BLOWBAGETS –included in Causes and Prevention Module

ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF MOTORCYCLE

SWITCHES AND CONTROLS – The driver must be able to locate the following:

SLIDE 11-18
PANEL INSTRUMENTS

Speedometer - displays the current speed of the motorcycle

Fuel gauge – an instrument that determines the amount of fuel, mostly in liters, on the fuel tank.
Usually switch to ON even if the engine is OFF

Battery or Ampere Gauge – battery voltage reading or state of charge

Oil Pressure Gauge – instrument that determine the oil pressure level of a running engine. The
higher the pressure, the better. Low pressure means that the oil is not properly circulating on the
engine.

Temperature Gauge – an instrument so display engine temperature. Normal engine operating

temperature must be determined by the driver.

Tachometer - an instrument to measure the revolution per minute (RPM) of engine. Most
tachometer has red warning band. The needle will reach the red warning band whenever
overrevving is made.

Odometer – an instrument used to measure the accumulated distance traveled by the vehicle.
Most vehicles are also equipped with trip odometer.

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WATCH OUT FOR THIS DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS.

Temperature warning light – this red light means the engine is more than the normal heat
temperature level.

Oil pressure warning light – this means that our oil level is much lower than the limit.

Battery warning light – if this appears, it means that the battery is not charging.

TIPS ON OTHER ESSENTIAL PARTS

• Fork – This part of motorcycle holds the front wheel and the steering bar. Observe for
leaks. The front of motorcycle is bouncing too much if there is a shortage of oil.
• Rear Suspension – Dual or mono shock absorbers holds the frame and the rear wheel.
• Drive Chain – Check for tension and lubrication of chain. Lubricate the chain with proper
oil. Avoid using grease. WD 40 is a suitable lubricating oil.
• Drive Belt – Check for tension
• Front and Rear Brakes – Front brake pads requires cleaning with soap and water while
the rear brakes require proper greasing. Avoid too much grease. This may reach the
brake lining.
• Rubber Damper – Observe the rubber damper for its wear and tear. Symptom includes
wobbling of wheels when travelling
• Sprockets – Look closely at the sprocket teeth to see if they have become sharp at the
tips and/or slightly curled. The teeth on a new sprocket are straight and have a flat or
domed shape at the tip. If the teeth are sharp, the sprocket is worn. Look for indented
wear around the circumference of the sprocket at and below the teeth that resembles the
shape of the chain. This “shadow” wear indicates a well-worn sprocket that should be
replaced. Other signs are worn spots on the insides of the plates which usually signal
that the chain is out of alignment.
• Clutch Lever - bad clutch may also include a stuck clutch lever, hard shifts accompanied
by a clunking sound or jerk, and difficulty getting the motorcycle to shift gears. Check for
signs of crack cable housing.
• Accelerator cable - Improper cable adjustment and slow acceleration response. When
there is excess slack or the cable is too tight, this can cause intermittent delays in
throttle response relative to pressing down on the accelerator pedal. Dirty or frayed
cable. Cruise control not working properly.
• Brake Cable – Check for worn out cable housing. Use WD 40 to lubricate.

TIPS ON STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE

• Be sure to start the engine at a neutral gear.

• If the motorcycle engine fires and then immediately stalls, just press the start button
again until it fires a second (or third) time.
• Avoid over starting the engine. This may damage the starter or drain the battery. Try
using the choke when the engine is cold. Release the choke as soon as the engine
starts.

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IMPORTANT TIPS BEFORE MOVING

• Return the Side Stand

• Release the choke
• Check the side mirrors (left and right)

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