MSF Cornering and Turning 2

Question 1

When approaching a curve that is tighter than expected, what is the best corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Increase lean angle and look through the exit

Answer

If a curve tightens unexpectedly, increase your lean angle and focus your vision on the exit to help the motorcycle follow a tighter arc.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'trust the lean' when cornering on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Accept that greater lean angles generate the cornering force needed

Answer

Leaning the motorcycle creates the centripetal force needed to follow a curved path, so riders must trust that appropriate lean angles are safe within traction limits.

Question 3

When riding through a curve, where should your eyes be focused?

Accepted Answer

Through the turn toward the exit

Answer

Looking through the turn toward its exit causes your body and steering inputs to naturally guide the motorcycle along the desired path.

Question 4

Which technique helps a motorcycle turn more quickly when a late-apex correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

Push harder on the inside handlebar (countersteering)

Answer

Additional countersteering pressure on the inside bar increases lean angle rapidly, tightening the turning radius to achieve a later apex.

Question 5

What is 'target fixation' and why is it dangerous in a curve?

Accepted Answer

Staring at a hazard, causing the rider to steer toward it

Answer

Target fixation happens when a rider stares at a hazard (guardrail, pothole) and unconsciously steers toward it instead of around it.

MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Practice Test

MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Practice Test

MSF Cornering and Turning 2