Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

What action should you take to initiate a right turn through countersteering?

1. Twist the throttle gently

2. PULL the right handgrip

3. LEAN to the left

4. PUSH the right handgrip

The correct answer is: PUSH the right handgrip

To initiate a right turn through countersteering, pushing the right handgrip is the correct action because it causes the motorcycle to lean to the right. When you push forward on the right handgrip, it shifts the bike's weight, allowing gravity to take over and help the motorcycle lean into the turn. This technique is essential for maintaining balance and control, especially at higher speeds. In contrast, twisting the throttle gently would simply increase your speed without facilitating the lean necessary for a turn. Pulling the right handgrip would not effectively create the desired countersteering effect. Leaning to the left, instead of pushing to the right, would counteract the necessary lean for a right turn and is therefore not an effective method for initiating that turn.