Question 3031 · Motorcycle theory test
Why is care required when taking a left-hand bend on a motorcycle with a sidecar attached?
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Correct answer
The weight being thrown outwards will tend to lift the sidecar off the road.
Official explanation
Special care is needed when riding a motorcycle with a sidecar attached, especially when taking a left-hand bend, as the weight being thrown outwards tends to lift the sidecar off the road.
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- Controls & riding technique · Controlling Vehicle Stability
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