M1 Turning and Cornering 2

Question 1

What is the 'vanishing point' technique used for when cornering on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether you are traveling too fast for an upcoming curve

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Judging the safe following distance from a vehicle ahead

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Identifying blind spots created by other vehicles

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Estimating the length of a legal passing zone

Question 2

An 'off-camber' turn is one where:

Accepted Answer

The road slopes downward toward the outside of the turn, reducing traction

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The road slopes upward toward the outside of the turn, aiding traction

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The turn has no lane markings to guide the rider

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The turn surface is covered with loose gravel or sand

Question 3

What is a 'decreasing radius' curve?

Accepted Answer

A curve that gets progressively sharper (tighter) as you go through it

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A curve that gradually becomes straighter as you ride through it

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A curve marked with a decreasing advisory speed sign

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A U-turn executed at very low speed

Question 4

If you enter a curve too fast, what is usually the safest response?

Accepted Answer

Commit to the lean, look through the curve, and trust your tires' grip

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Brake hard with both brakes while leaning

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Straighten the motorcycle immediately and brake in a straight line

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Swerve toward the right side of the road to reduce speed

Question 5

When making a tight U-turn at low speed, which technique helps maintain balance and control?

Accepted Answer

Lightly dragging the rear brake while applying a steady throttle

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Applying both front and rear brakes firmly throughout the turn

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Leaning the bike toward the outside of the turn for stability

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Shifting to a higher gear to gain more gyroscopic stability

Question 6

In a left-hand curve, which lane position generally gives you the best view through the bend?

Accepted Answer

Right side of the lane near the fog line

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Left side of the lane near the center line

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Center of the lane

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Straddle the center line for maximum visibility

Question 7

Why is braking while leaning through a curve especially dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Traction already used for cornering leaves little reserve for braking, risking a skid

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It causes the headlight beam to aim toward the road shoulder

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It alerts following drivers that you are slowing unexpectedly

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It causes the handlebars to vibrate and reduces steering control