Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

Regarding correct riding posture for a motorcycle and foot position, which of the following is correct?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: B: Place the arch of your foot on the footrest and point your toes straight forward

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states "place the arch of your foot on the footrest so that the sole of your foot is roughly horizontal, and point your toes straight forward." This is the correct foot position.

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

Momoka
Momoka
Toes on the pegs, right? Like standing on tiptoe?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite — use the arch of your foot, sole roughly flat, toes pointed straight ahead.
Momoka
Momoka
Arch of the foot? I never thought about that part.
Hikari
Hikari
It gives you better balance and keeps your foot ready for the brake or shifter.

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。また、足先がまつすぐ前方を向くようにして

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.