New York City Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

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What should you do before leaving the road to check your motorcycle?

Change gears
Turn off the engine
Check the tires
Unload any baggage

The correct answer is: Change gears

Before leaving the road to check your motorcycle, it's important to change gears because this action can help ensure the motorcycle is safely in a neutral position. Keeping the bike in gear while stationary can lead to unintended movement and safety concerns, especially on an incline. By shifting to neutral, you eliminate the risk of rolling and can focus on evaluating the motorcycle without having to maintain balance or worry about it moving unexpectedly. Furthermore, although checking the tires, turning off the engine, and unloading baggage are vital maintenance and safety tasks, they are not the primary step to take before checking the motorcycle when you have just stopped. Changing to neutral is a foundational precaution that lays the groundwork for safely inspecting and addressing any issues with the motorcycle.