Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

If you are confident in your physical strength, it is not dangerous to ride a large motorcycle from the start.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state: "Even if you are confident in your physical strength, riding a large motorcycle right away is dangerous." Regardless of physical strength, you should start with smaller motorcycles.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Momoka
Momoka
I work out a lot, so jumping straight to a big bike should be fine, don't you think?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite. Even if you're confident in your physical strength, riding a large motorcycle right away is dangerous.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, strength doesn't matter?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope. You should start with smaller bikes first — skill builds over time, not in the gym.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第１節 二輪車の運転者の心得) · 体力に自信があつてもいきなり大型車に乗るのは危険です。最初は小型の車種から始め、熟練度に応じて大型の車種に乗るようにしましよう。

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