Motorcycle · Motorcycle controls
What matters most when you need to make a quick turn on a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Making the bike lean over quickly.
Answer options
- ASwinging the handlebars quickly
- BMoving your body weight quickly
- CMaking the bike lean over quickly Correct
Why
A motorcycle changes direction by leaning, so a quick turn requires getting it to lean fast. Countersteering accomplishes that: press firmly on the handlebar grip on the side you wish to turn to.
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Topic: Motorcycle controls License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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This question is part of Emergencies and Mechanical Failures (13 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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