Motorcycle · Motorcycle emergencies
As you ride across a metal grating on a bridge, your motorcycle begins to weave slightly. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay relaxed, hold your line, and keep going straight.
Answer options
- AShift to a lower gear at once to gain more traction
- BWeave from side to side until you are off the grating
- CStay relaxed, hold your line, and keep going straight Correct
Why
Grates and grooved pavement make the tires shift around a little, which feels unsettling but is not dangerous by itself. Sudden steering corrections are what can lead to trouble, so ease your grip, keep a steady speed, and continue straight over it.
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Topic: Motorcycle emergencies License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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