Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

In the middle of a curve, it is good to disengage the clutch and coast, then accelerate in the latter half of the curve.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that "without disengaging the clutch, keep engine power applied to the wheels at all times, and in the latter half of the curve, after confirming safety ahead, accelerate slightly." The correct method is to maintain engine braking by not disengaging the clutch.

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

Momoka
Momoka
Hmm, so I should coast through the curve with the clutch in, then speed up later?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope, that's false! You need to keep the clutch engaged the whole time so engine braking stays active, then accelerate gently in the second half.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh, so the engine helps me stay stable even mid-curve?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly — power to the wheels keeps you balanced and in control all the way through.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節 安全な運転の方法) · クラッチを切らないで常に車輪にエンジンの力を掛けておき、カーブの後半で前方の安全を確かめてから、やや加速するようにしましよう。

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