QLD motorcycle test cornering and counter steering practice questions

Question 1

You are riding at road speed and want the motorcycle to lean left. What do you do with the handlebars?

• Press forward gently on the left handlebarCorrect answer
• Press forward gently on the right handlebar
• Pull the left handlebar towards you hard
• Nothing, lean your body only

Counter steering is how a motorcycle turns above walking pace. A gentle forward press on the bar on the side you want to go starts the lean. Press left to go left, press right to go right.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: steering and cornering

Question 2

When is the right time to change gear for a corner?

• In the middle of the corner
• On the approach, before you begin to leanCorrect answer
• At the exit as you accelerate away
• Gear choice does not matter in corners

Slowing, gear changing and any hard braking all belong on the straight approach. Once you are leaned, the aim is a steady or slightly opening throttle and no sudden inputs.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: cornering

Question 3

Where should your eyes be as you set up for and ride through a bend?

• Fixed on the road just in front of the front wheel
• Turned to look well through the bend to where you want the bike to goCorrect answer
• On the speedometer
• On the centre line beside you

You steer where you look. Turning your head to look through the corner sets your line for you and gives you time to see gravel, a car over the line or a stopped vehicle.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: cornering

Question 4

You are approaching a blind left hand bend on a quiet country road. Which position in your lane usually gives the best view through it?

• Towards the right of your lane, while staying well inside your own laneCorrect answer
• Hard against the left edge line
• Over the centre line
• Position makes no difference to the view

On a left hand bend, being on the right of your own lane opens up the view around the corner sooner. Move back left if there is oncoming traffic, a crest, or anything you would rather have room from.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: road position

Question 5

Partway through a bend you see loose gravel spread across your line. What is the best plan?

• Brake hard while still leaned over
• Look for a clear path, get your braking done before you reach the gravel, and cross it as upright as you canCorrect answer
• Accelerate hard to lift the front wheel over it
• Close the throttle suddenly and stare at the gravel

Grip on loose stones is poor and a leaned tyre has almost none. Do your slowing on the clean surface, look where you want to end up, then roll across upright and smooth.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: cornering and road surface

Question 6

You have entered a bend a little too fast and the bike is drifting towards the far side of your lane. What is the safest correction?

• Stand the bike up and brake hard
• Look through the corner and press the bar to lean the bike furtherCorrect answer
• Put a foot down to steady it
• Shut the throttle completely and hold on

Nearly every rider who runs off in a corner still had lean angle to spare. Look up and through, press the bar, and the bike will tighten its line. Standing it up and braking sends you straight ahead.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: cornering