Practice question

What is the role of 'countersteering' in motorcycle riding at speeds above approximately 20 km/h?

Pushing the left handlebar forward steers the motorcycle to the right — the opposite of what most beginners expect
Pulling the right handlebar backward steers the motorcycle left
Leaning the body alone is sufficient to steer a motorcycle at all speeds
Countersteering only applies to motorcycles with sidecars

Answer: A — Pushing the left handlebar forward steers the motorcycle to the right — the opposite of what most beginners expect

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