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What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch?
- A.To turn on the headlight
- B.To adjust the mirrors
- C.To lock the steering
- D.To stop the engine quickly without removing your hand from the handgrip
Correct answer
D. To stop the engine quickly without removing your hand from the handgrip
Why
The engine cut-off switch, located near the right handgrip, lets you stop the engine quickly while keeping both hands on the controls. Riders should know its location by feel so they can use it in an emergency or during the starting procedure.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Motorcycle Controls · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-017).