Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A. Turn the handlebars opposite the turn
• B. Shift your weight to the right
• C. Press left, lean left, go left
• D. Pull the throttle sharply

Answer: (C)

Turning a motorcycle into a left is done by steering toward the turn and leaning into it. Press the left handlebar, lean to the left with the bike, and you’ll follow a leftward path. This combination — input on the side you want to turn and keeping your body weight over the bike on that side — helps the front wheel follow a curved path and the bike lean into the turn safely. The other ideas don’t fit because pushing the bars the opposite way would work against the turn, shifting weight to the right would steer you right, and pulling the throttle sharply would increase speed and destabilize the turn.