Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

With an automatic motorcycle, suddenly opening the throttle can create a danger of sudden start.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section "2. Starting" clearly states: "Since clutch operation is not required, suddenly opening the throttle can create a danger of sudden start." Caution is necessary.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle

Momoka
Momoka
Wait, can twisting the throttle too fast really make it jump forward?
Hikari
Hikari
Yep, that's true — no clutch means the power hits the wheel right away, so you can get a dangerous sudden start.
Momoka
Momoka
Whoa, I didn't realize it was that direct!
Hikari
Hikari
Always ease into the throttle, especially from a stop.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第５節 オートマチック二輪車の運転) · クラッチ操作がいらない分、スロットルを急に回転させると急発進する危険がありますので注意しましよう。

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