Ch. 8 · Motorcycles
Which of the following items to check when selecting a motorcycle is NOT mentioned in the Rules of the Road?
[Multiple choice · Hard]
- A.You can easily put up the center stand on level ground
- B.When sitting on the motorcycle, the entire sole of both feet reaches the ground✓
- C.You can fully walk the motorcycle in a figure-8 pattern
- D.If riding two-up, there is enough room on the rear seat
Answer: B: When sitting on the motorcycle, the entire sole of both feet reaches the ground
Explanation
The Rules of the Road state "the tips of both feet reach the ground," not that "the entire sole of both feet" must reach the ground. It is sufficient if the tips of your feet reach.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset
Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第１節 二輪車の運転者の心得) · 二輪車にまたがつたとき、両足のつま先が地面に届くこと。
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