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Why do motorcycles have an engine cut-off (kill) switch within thumb's reach of the right handgrip?
- A.To shift into neutral at highway speed
- B.To lock the front wheel when parked
- C.To sound an alarm if the motorcycle tips over
- D.To shut off the engine quickly without removing your hand from the handgrip
Correct answer
D. To shut off the engine quickly without removing your hand from the handgrip
Why
The engine cut-off switch lets you stop the engine quickly while keeping your hands on the handgrips. Knowing its location by feel matters in an emergency and after a stop.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Motorcycle Controls · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-020).