# MenkyoQuest — Question ch8_q049

Chapter: Ch. 8 Motorcycles
Section: 第５節 オートマチック二輪車の運転
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: medium

## Question
As a precaution when starting an automatic motorcycle, which of the following is correct?

## Options
A. Suddenly engaging the clutch can create a danger of sudden start
B. Suddenly opening the throttle can create a danger of sudden start
C. Suddenly releasing the brake can create a danger of sudden start
D. Suddenly engaging a gear can create a danger of sudden start

## Correct answer
B. Suddenly opening the throttle can create a danger of sudden start

## Explanation
Section "2. Starting" states: "Since clutch operation is not required, suddenly opening the throttle can create a danger of sudden start." Since automatic motorcycles do not require clutch operation, throttle operation is important.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
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。

## Tags
オートマチック二輪車, 発進, スロットル, 急発進, 注意

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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