Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When riding a motorcycle, place the arch of your foot on the footrest so that the sole of your foot is roughly horizontal.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 8, Section 2, states "place the arch of your foot on the footrest so that the sole of your foot is roughly horizontal." This is a fundamental part of correct riding posture.

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

Momoka
Momoka
I thought you just rest your toes on the pegs?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite — the Rules say to place the arch of your foot on the footrest with your sole roughly horizontal, so this is true.
Momoka
Momoka
Arch, not toes… that makes sense for balance!
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. It gives you better control and stability while riding.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第２節 正しい乗り方) · ステップに土踏まずを載せて、足の裏がほぼ水平になるようにする。

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