New Zealand Motorbike Driving Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme Flashcards
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Which of the following is a primary requirement for a motorcycle to be on the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) list in New Zealand?
Answer: It must have a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 150 kW per tonne.
The core principle of the LAMS is to ensure motorcycles are appropriate for novice riders by limiting their performance. This is achieved by setting a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 150 kW per tonne, along with an upper engine capacity limit of 660cc.
A learner rider is considering buying a 400cc motorcycle from a private seller who claims it is 'LAMS-approved'. What is the most reliable way for the rider to verify this?
Answer: Check if the specific make and model is on the official NZTA LAMS-approved list.
For motorcycles with engine capacities between 251cc and 660cc, they are only LAMS-approved if they are explicitly named on the official list published by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Relying on the seller's word or engine size alone is not sufficient.
Under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS), what is the status of a motorcycle with a 200cc engine?
Answer: It is automatically LAMS-approved unless it is on the specific LAMS-prohibited list.
Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 250cc and under are generally considered LAMS-approved by default. However, there is a specific 'prohibited' list for certain high-performance small-capacity models that are excluded.
A restricted licence holder purchases a LAMS-approved 650cc motorcycle. They decide to install a full aftermarket exhaust system and remap the ECU to increase its horsepower. What is the legal status of the motorcycle for this rider?
Answer: The motorcycle is no longer LAMS-approved because the power-to-weight ratio has been increased.
Any modification to a LAMS-approved motorcycle that increases its power-to-weight ratio makes it non-compliant for a learner or restricted licence holder. The rider is responsible for ensuring their bike remains compliant.
Which of the following licence holders are required to ride a LAMS-compliant motorcycle?
Answer: Both learner and restricted licence holders.
The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) applies to all riders who hold either a learner or a restricted Class 6 motorcycle licence. Once a rider obtains their full licence, they are no longer restricted to LAMS-approved motorcycles.
A rider on their learner licence is looking for a LAMS-approved motorcycle. They find a motorcycle manufactured in 1958 with a 600cc engine. Is this motorcycle LAMS-approved?
Answer: Yes, all motorcycles manufactured prior to 1960 with an engine capacity of 660cc or less are LAMS-approved.
NZTA rules specify that all motorcycles manufactured before 1960 with an engine capacity of 660cc and under are LAMS-approved, creating a special category for vintage bikes.