Practice question

Why is shifting smoothly important on a motorcycle?

  1. It prevents the kickstand from dropping
  2. Rough shifts upset the chassis and can cause loss of traction, especially in a turn or on slick surfaces
  3. It saves fuel only
  4. It tells other riders what gear you are in

Answer: B — Rough shifts upset the chassis and can cause loss of traction, especially in a turn or on slick surfaces

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