Practice question

What is a 'wobble' or 'tank slapper' and how should you respond?

  1. Front-end side-to-side oscillation — grip firmly, do NOT brake hard, slowly roll off the throttle, and ease to the shoulder
  2. Normal vibration at idle — ignore it
  3. Engine misfire — accelerate hard
  4. Loose helmet — tighten while riding

Answer: A — Front-end side-to-side oscillation — grip firmly, do NOT brake hard, slowly roll off the throttle, and ease to the shoulder

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