What is the common misconception about steering a bicycle?
Most People Don't Know How Bikes Work

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Leaning the body is the only way to turn.
Braking is necessary before turning.
Turning the handlebars in the desired direction is enough.
Pedaling faster helps in turning.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the initial action required to make a right turn on a bicycle?
Steer right immediately.
Counter-steer to the left.
Pedal faster.
Lean to the left.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is balancing a bicycle similar to balancing a broomstick?
Both rely on external support.
Both require constant speed.
Both involve moving the base in the opposite direction.
Both need a gyroscopic effect.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it challenging to balance on a stationary bike?
The pedals are not aligned.
The seat is too high.
The handlebars are too stiff.
The wheels are not spinning.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does steering play in maintaining balance on a moving bicycle?
It reduces friction.
It keeps the bike underneath the rider.
It helps in accelerating.
It increases speed.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one mechanism that helps a bicycle steer itself when leaning?
The angle of the front fork.
The length of the handlebars.
The weight of the rider.
The size of the wheels.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the center of mass affect a bicycle's steering?
It stabilizes the rear wheel.
It increases the speed of the bike.
It pushes the front wheel in the direction of the lean.
It makes the bike heavier.
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