Revision question · Motorcycle handling

Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?

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When you're going uphill

When you're accelerating

When you're braking

When you're cornering

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When you're corneringThis was the right answer

Cornering with the side stand down could lead to a serious crash. Many motorcycles have a device that stops the engine if you try to ride off with the side stand down, but don't rely on this.

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Raise the side stand before ridingReviewed guidance summary · The tested risk occurs when cornering; the source is a mechanical stand warning, not an altered electronic configuration.

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