After you are on the seat, what should you do?

• A. You sit and straighten the bike. Then raise the side stand with your foot and adjust your mirrors.
• B. Start the engine, then adjust your mirrors.
• C. Push the bike forward with the handlebars, then sit.
• D. Walk away from the bike.

Answer: (A)

Getting ready to ride starts with making sure the bike is stable and you can see around you. After you sit in the seat, settle your weight and straighten the bike so it’s upright. Then raise the side stand with your foot so the bike isn’t resting on it as you move. Finally, adjust your mirrors to get a clear view of traffic behind and to the sides before you start moving. This order keeps the bike stable, prevents riding away with the stand down, and gives you proper visibility to ride safely. Starting the engine before adjusting mirrors can catch you off guard, pushing the bike forward while not seated is unsafe, and walking away from the bike isn’t appropriate when you’re preparing to ride.