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As you ease out the clutch lever on a motorcycle, the range of lever travel where the engine begins to transmit power to the rear wheel is called the:
- A.The part of the turn where the tires grip best
- B.The range where the front brake begins to slow the wheel
- C.The area on the road surface with the most traction
- D.The range of clutch lever movement where the clutch begins to engage and move the motorcycle
Correct answer
D. The range of clutch lever movement where the clutch begins to engage and move the motorcycle
Why
The friction zone is where the clutch begins to engage as you release the lever, starting to send power to the rear wheel. Smooth use of the friction zone is key to controlled starts and slow-speed riding.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Motorcycle Controls · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-011).