Practice question

What is counter-steering and when do you use it?

  1. Steering opposite the intended direction; used at very low speeds for U-turns
  2. Pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward; used at speeds above roughly 10-12 mph
  3. Leaning the bike without using the handlebars at all
  4. Turning the front wheel sharply in the direction of the turn at any speed

Answer: B — Pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward; used at speeds above roughly 10-12 mph

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