Revision question · Motorcycle handling

What will happen if you ride with your clutch lever pulled in for longer than is necessary?

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It will increase wear on the gearbox

It will increase petrol consumption

It will reduce your control of the motorcycle

It will reduce the grip of the tyres

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It will reduce your control of the motorcycleThis was the right answer

Riding with the clutch lever pulled in is known as coasting. If you coast, you lose the benefits of engine braking and you'll have reduced control of your motorcycle.

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Rule 122Highway Code rule · Keeping the clutch disengaged unnecessarily removes engine braking and reduces control.

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