Motorcycle · Motorcycle emergencies
When riding through an area where hazards could suddenly appear, what should a motorcyclist do?
Correct answer: Cover both brakes and the clutch to react sooner.
Answer options
- ACover both brakes and the clutch to react sooner Correct
- BSpeed up so they spend less time in the area
- CCount on other road users to keep them safe
Why
Covering the controls means keeping your fingers on the clutch and front brake levers and your foot over the rear brake pedal, so no time is lost reaching for them. Where trouble could develop quickly, this shortens the delay between seeing a danger and reacting to 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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