What is the first step in making a controlled turn on a motorcycle?

The first step in making a controlled turn on a motorcycle involves slowing down. Reducing speed before entering a turn is crucial because it helps maintain stability and allows the rider to effectively control the motorcycle's position and trajectory throughout the turn. Slowing down helps the rider to smooth out the maneuver, making it easier to navigate through the turn without losing balance or traction.

Adequate speed reduction ensures that the rider can respond to any potential obstacles or changes in the road conditions. Once the appropriate speed is established, the rider can then safely look through the turn, press on the handlegrip to initiate the lean, and roll on the throttle to maintain or increase speed as needed while exiting the turn. Each of these subsequent actions relies on having already slowed down to a safe speed.