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At riding speed, how do you initiate a lean to turn right using countersteering?
- A.Pull the left handgrip toward you
- B.Push down hard on the right footrest only
- C.Press forward on the right handgrip
- D.Turn your head left and wait for the motorcycle to follow
Correct answer
C. Press forward on the right handgrip
Why
At speed, press forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to go — press right to lean and go right. This countersteering input is how a motorcycle initiates lean at higher speeds.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Countersteering · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-023).