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You are about to ride a motorcycle you have never used before. What should you do first?

You are about to ride a motorcycle you have never used before. What should you do first?

Correct answer: Try the throttle, clutch and brakes and learn how the gears shift before setting off.

Answer options

  1. ARide off right away, since hands-on practice is the quickest way to learn any bike
  2. BTry the throttle, clutch and brakes and learn how the gears shift before setting off Correct
  3. CSkip the checks, since nearly all motorcycles share the same controls and safety features

Why

Controls vary from one motorcycle to another, so get a feel for the throttle, clutch and brakes and find out how the gears shift while the bike is standing still. Then nothing about the controls will catch you off guard once you are in traffic.

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Topic: Motorcycle controls   License: Motorcycle

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