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When starting out on an uphill slope, what can help keep the motorcycle from rolling backward?
- A.Hold the motorcycle with the rear brake while you ease out the clutch and add throttle
- B.Put both feet flat and release all brakes at once
- C.Shift into the highest gear available
- D.Turn the engine off and push with your feet
Correct answer
A. Hold the motorcycle with the rear brake while you ease out the clutch and add throttle
Why
Holding the rear brake while you find the friction zone and add throttle keeps the motorcycle from rolling back on a hill. Release the brake smoothly as the motorcycle begins to move forward.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Basic Operation · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-019).