Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

What should you do if the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you're riding?

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Go to a dealer for an oil change

Go to the nearest garage to ask their advice

Ride slowly for a few miles to see if the light goes out

Stop as soon as possible and try to find the cause

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Stop as soon as possible and try to find the causeThis was the right answer

If the oil-pressure warning light comes on when the engine is running, pull over as soon as you can, stop the engine and investigate the cause; if you don't, you risk serious engine damage.

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Act on an oil-pressure warningReviewed guidance summary · The warning is about loss of lubrication pressure, not routine low fuel.

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