When cornering with no traffic present, what sequence describes the correct path through the curve?

When cornering with no traffic present, what sequence describes the correct path through the curve?

• A. Start at the inside of the curve, then drift to the outside.
• B. Stay in the center of the lane throughout the curve.
• C. Start at the outside of the curve, look all the way through. As you turn, move toward the inside. And as you pass the center of your lane, move to the outside of your lane to exit.
• D. Start at the outside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

Answer: (C)

When you’re cornering, your motorcycle should follow an outside–inside–outside path. Start on the outside of the curve, look through the turn toward the exit, and as you begin to turn move toward the inside (the apex). As you pass the center of the curve, transition back to the outside of your lane to complete the turn and exit smoothly. This approach gives you a wide, stable line, keeps your vision focused on where you’re going, and provides room if you need to adjust. It also helps maintain balance and confidence through the turn. Starting inside first can shove you toward the curb and require abrupt steering. Staying centered in the lane reduces your arc control and visibility of the exit. Starting outside and staying there prevents completing the turn cleanly and can lead to a rushed or tight exit.

When you’re cornering, your motorcycle should follow an outside–inside–outside path. Start on the outside of the curve, look through the turn toward the exit, and as you begin to turn move toward the inside (the apex). As you pass the center of the curve, transition back to the outside of your lane to complete the turn and exit smoothly.

This approach gives you a wide, stable line, keeps your vision focused on where you’re going, and provides room if you need to adjust. It also helps maintain balance and confidence through the turn.

Starting inside first can shove you toward the curb and require abrupt steering. Staying centered in the lane reduces your arc control and visibility of the exit. Starting outside and staying there prevents completing the turn cleanly and can lead to a rushed or tight exit.