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Why should you keep your head and eyes up while operating the controls at low speed?
- A.It makes the motorcycle lighter
- B.It prevents you from using the clutch
- C.Looking up and ahead helps you maintain balance and steer where you want to go
- D.It is only a styling suggestion
Correct answer
C. Looking up and ahead helps you maintain balance and steer where you want to go
Why
Motorcycles tend to go where you look, and keeping your head and eyes up and directed toward your intended path improves balance and steering. Looking down at the controls or the ground makes low-speed riding unsteady.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Basic Operation - Low-Speed Control · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-019).