According to the Official Ministry of Transportation Motorcycle Handbook, how often should you inspect your motorcycle for problems?
- Weekly
- Biweekly
- Monthly
- Every time you ride ✓
Answer: D. Every time you ride
You should check your motorcycle for problems every time you ride it, before you set off.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says motorcycles and mopeds need more care and upkeep than cars because things going wrong on two wheels tend to be more serious. Because of that, you should always check the vehicle's condition before you drive it, and the handbook lists the items to check each time before you ride. That makes inspection a before-every-ride habit, not something you space out over days or weeks.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Weekly — A weekly check leaves too much time between rides; the handbook ties the check to each ride, not to a day of the week.
- B. Biweekly — Checking every two weeks is a calendar schedule, and the handbook does not set any interval measured in weeks.
- C. Monthly — A monthly check would mean riding many times on a machine you have not looked over, which is the opposite of checking before you drive.
Remember it
Treat the walk-around like putting on your helmet: it happens every time you get on, not on a schedule.
Official handbook: Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook, Do a pre-vehicle check