When mounting, how do you keep the motorcycle from rolling?

When mounting, how do you keep the motorcycle from rolling?

• A. By grasping both handgrips, and squeezing the front brake.
• B. By using the rear brake only.
• C. By pushing the bike with the seat.
• D. By holding the seat.

Answer: (A)

When you’re mounting, the priority is to keep the bike from moving so you can get into position safely. Grasping both handgrips gives you steady control of the bike’s balance and direction, and lightly squeezing the front brake adds just enough resistance to prevent the front wheel from rolling forward as you step on. This combination gives you stability and the ability to steer if needed while you settle into the seat. Relying on the rear brake alone doesn’t provide as reliable a hold to prevent movement, and using the seat to push or just holding the seat isn’t as stable or controllable. The front brake plus a firm grip on the handlebars is the safest way to keep the motorcycle from rolling during mounting.

When you’re mounting, the priority is to keep the bike from moving so you can get into position safely. Grasping both handgrips gives you steady control of the bike’s balance and direction, and lightly squeezing the front brake adds just enough resistance to prevent the front wheel from rolling forward as you step on. This combination gives you stability and the ability to steer if needed while you settle into the seat.

Relying on the rear brake alone doesn’t provide as reliable a hold to prevent movement, and using the seat to push or just holding the seat isn’t as stable or controllable. The front brake plus a firm grip on the handlebars is the safest way to keep the motorcycle from rolling during mounting.