Turning & Cornering

Study questions with answers

3 sample Turning & Cornering questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. What is the correct sequence for taking a turn on a motorcycle?

   Correct answer: Slow, look, press, and roll

   Slow, look, press, and roll: reduce speed before the turn, look through it to where you want to go, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle to steady the bike through the curve.

   Source: California Motorcycle Handbook — Turning: Slow, Look, Press, Roll

2. 2. At normal riding speed, to lean the motorcycle and turn to the left you should:

   Correct answer: Press the left handgrip forward — press left, go left

   This is countersteering: press the left handgrip forward to lean and turn left, and press the right grip to go right. A helpful reminder is 'press left, go left.'

   Source: California Motorcycle Handbook — Steering and Countersteering

3. 3. When should you reduce your speed for a curve?

   Correct answer: Before you enter the curve

   Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking hard while leaned over in a curve can break traction, so set your speed before the turn begins.

   Source: California Motorcycle Handbook — Cornering and Curves