Motorcycle · Motorcycle emergencies
While braking on a straight stretch of road, your rear wheel locks. What can you generally expect?
Correct answer: You can usually still keep the motorcycle under control.
Answer options
- AYou must release the rear brake before you can regain control
- BYou will probably be unable to control the motorcycle
- CYou can usually still keep the motorcycle under control Correct
Why
A motorcycle that stays upright and moves in a straight line can still be controlled with the rear wheel locked, so on a straightaway with good traction you can keep it locked until you stop. Letting off the rear brake is not needed in that case.
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Topic: Motorcycle emergencies License: Motorcycle
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