Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

On muddy surfaces or gravel roads, it is best to travel without using the brake, maintaining a constant speed with the throttle.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that "avoid braking, sudden acceleration, or large handlebar movements. Use the throttle to maintain a constant speed and travel while maintaining balance." Avoiding sudden movements and adjusting speed with the throttle is safe.

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

Momoka

Huh? No braking at all sounds really scary on gravel!

Hikari

The statement is actually true. On slippery surfaces, braking can make you skid, so you keep steady speed with the throttle instead.

Momoka

So I adjust speed before I hit the rough patch?

Hikari

Yep! Once you're on it, stay smooth and balanced – no sudden anything.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節安全な運転の方法) · ブレーキを掛けたり、急に加速したり、大きなハンドル操作をしたりしないようにしましよう。スロットルで速度を一定に保ち、バランスをとりながら通行しましよう。

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