M1 Motorcycle for Beginners 3

Question 1

How should a beginner apply the brakes for the smoothest, safest stop?

Accepted Answer

Both brakes together, front applied progressively

Answer

Rear brake only

Answer

Front brake only, hard

Answer

Coast and let the engine slow you

Question 2

What should you do with your eyes when riding through a turn?

Accepted Answer

Look through the turn to where you want to go

Answer

Stare at the front wheel

Answer

Close them briefly

Answer

Watch the speedometer

Question 3

Why should beginners avoid grabbing the front brake abruptly?

Accepted Answer

It can lock the front wheel and cause a fall

Answer

It has no effect at low speed

Answer

It drains the battery

Answer

It shifts the transmission

Question 4

What is the correct action when approaching a stop while in a high gear?

Accepted Answer

Downshift progressively as you slow

Answer

Keep the same gear and stall

Answer

Turn off the engine

Answer

Pull in only the front brake

Question 5

How can a beginner maintain balance at very low speeds?

Accepted Answer

Use light throttle, clutch control, and slight rear brake

Answer

Grip the tank tightly and stiffen up

Answer

Stop pedaling

Answer

Lean far to one side

Question 6

What is countersteering used for?

Accepted Answer

Initiating a lean and turn at speed

Answer

Stopping quickly

Answer

Starting the engine

Answer

Shifting gears

Question 7

Why should you keep a safe following distance behind vehicles?

Accepted Answer

To have time and space to react and brake

Answer

To save fuel

Answer

To stay in the driver's blind spot

Answer

To draft off the car ahead