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What should you do before riding a motorcycle you've never ridden before?

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Ask someone to ride with you for the first time

Push the bike around to get used to the brakes

Wear thinner gloves so the switches can be operated more easily

Make sure you know where all the controls and switches are

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Make sure you know where all the controls and switches areThis was the right answer

While control layouts are generally similar, different makes and models have subtle differences in the position and operation of the switches. Before you ride any motorcycle, make sure you’re familiar with the layout of all the controls and switches.

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Find the controls before movingReviewed guidance summary · Different switch layouts require familiarisation rather than thinner gloves or learning while moving.

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