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How do you shift gears on a typical motorcycle?
- A.With a lever operated by the right hand
- B.By twisting the left handgrip
- C.With the gear shift lever operated by the left foot
- D.Automatically with the brake lever
Correct answer
C. With the gear shift lever operated by the left foot
Why
The gear shift lever is operated by the left foot, typically lifting up to shift to a higher gear and pressing down for a lower gear. The clutch lever must be used with each shift.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Motorcycle Controls - Shifting · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-014).