When parking a motorcycle on a slope, what is the correct procedure?

When parking a motorcycle on a slope, what is the correct procedure?

• A. Turn the handlebars away from the curb.
• B. Turn the front wheel toward the curb, set the stand, and apply the brake if needed.
• C. Park with no stand and rely on brakes only.
• D. Use only the kickstand without wheel position.

Answer: (B)

When parking on a slope, you need to secure the bike so it won’t roll. Turning the front wheel toward the curb places the wheel against the curb if the bike shifts, giving a built-in barrier that helps stop it from moving downhill. Setting the kickstand provides a stable base, and applying the brake adds extra resistance to any potential motion. This combination is safer and more reliable than relying on the kickstand alone or on brakes alone, and it ensures the wheel is aligned in a way that helps the curb or edge block movement. If there’s no curb, still position the front wheel to help resist movement and use the brake for added hold.

When parking on a slope, you need to secure the bike so it won’t roll. Turning the front wheel toward the curb places the wheel against the curb if the bike shifts, giving a built-in barrier that helps stop it from moving downhill. Setting the kickstand provides a stable base, and applying the brake adds extra resistance to any potential motion. This combination is safer and more reliable than relying on the kickstand alone or on brakes alone, and it ensures the wheel is aligned in a way that helps the curb or edge block movement. If there’s no curb, still position the front wheel to help resist movement and use the brake for added hold.