Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

The basic method for turning through a curve is to turn the handlebars.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that "when turning, rather than turning the handlebars, lean the vehicle body to turn naturally." Due to the characteristics of motorcycles, the correct driving method is to turn naturally by leaning the vehicle body.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use

Momoka
Momoka
So I just turn the handlebars to go through curves, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's wrong! The correct method is to lean the bike's body and let it turn naturally, not crank the handlebars.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, really? I thought handlebars were for turning!
Hikari
Hikari
Motorcycles work differently — trust the lean, and the bike will carve through curves smoothly on its own.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節 安全な運転の方法) · 曲がるときは、ハンドルを切るのではなく、車体を傾けることによつて自然に曲がるような要領で行いましよう。

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