Motorcycle Operation and Control
The machine and the rider
Control questions test whether you understand how a motorcycle actually steers, stops, and stays upright. Key concepts: countersteering (at speeds above walking pace, pushing the bar forward on the side you want to turn leans the bike that way), progressive braking (squeeze, don't grab, the front brake; the front provides most stopping power), clutch and friction zone for slow-speed control, throttle smoothness, and body position including looking through the turn.
Traps to expect
Questions love the extremes. "Grab a handful of front brake in a corner" is always wrong - brake before the turn, or use gentle trail braking only if trained. Another trap: assuming the rear brake is the main stopper. It isn't; overusing it locks the wheel and skids. Watch for questions about target fixation - looking at the hazard you want to avoid instead of your escape path. Also expect items on cold tyres, rain grooves and painted lines, and slow-speed balance (rear brake plus friction zone plus head up).
Worked rule of thumb
Approaching a 40 km/h curve: Slow, Look, Press, Roll - slow before entry, look through to the exit, press the bar on the turn side to lean, roll on throttle smoothly through the curve. If you must stop mid-corner, straighten the bike first, then brake.
Slow-speed drill
In a parking-lot U-turn, keep the clutch in the friction zone, drag the rear brake lightly, and turn your head to the exit. The bike turns where your eyes go.