When negotiating a turn, what does LOOK mean?

When negotiating a turn, what does LOOK mean?

• A. Look through the turn to where you want to go
• B. Look at the front wheel
• C. Look through the turn to where you want to go, turn your head (not shoulders), and keep eyes level with horizon
• D. Look away from the turn toward the roadside

Answer: (C)

Looking through the turn by directing your vision to the exit is how you control your path. You should turn your head to look through the turn toward where you want to go and keep your eyes level with the horizon. This timing and focus let your brain see the whole arc of the corner and plan a smooth line, while your body and motorcycle follow that line. Turning your head rather than just moving your eyes helps your whole body align with the intended path, which improves balance and stability through the turn. Looking at the front wheel can bias your steering toward the wheel’s line and can cause you to ride a tighter or unstable path, and looking away toward the roadside robs you of essential information about the turn and possible hazards. So the best approach is to look through the turn to the exit, turn your head to look there, and keep your gaze level with the horizon.

Looking through the turn by directing your vision to the exit is how you control your path. You should turn your head to look through the turn toward where you want to go and keep your eyes level with the horizon. This timing and focus let your brain see the whole arc of the corner and plan a smooth line, while your body and motorcycle follow that line. Turning your head rather than just moving your eyes helps your whole body align with the intended path, which improves balance and stability through the turn. Looking at the front wheel can bias your steering toward the wheel’s line and can cause you to ride a tighter or unstable path, and looking away toward the roadside robs you of essential information about the turn and possible hazards. So the best approach is to look through the turn to the exit, turn your head to look there, and keep your gaze level with the horizon.