Practice question

Why must motorcycle footpegs be used rather than resting feet on engine guards or hanging them loose?

Footpegs allow the rider to maintain balance, weight the pegs in turns, and keep feet near the rear brake and gear shift
Footpegs are required only for aerodynamic styling
Hanging feet cool the exhaust system
Engine guards are designed as passenger footrests

Answer: A — Footpegs allow the rider to maintain balance, weight the pegs in turns, and keep feet near the rear brake and gear shift

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