Motorcycle · Motorcycle emergencies
You should steer around obstacles in the road whenever you can. If you have no way to avoid one, what should you do?
Correct answer: Cross it at an angle as close to 90 degrees as possible.
Answer options
- ABrake hard at the exact moment your front tire strikes it
- BSit down firmly so the seat can absorb most of the impact
- CCross it at an angle as close to 90 degrees as possible Correct
Why
Meeting an obstacle squarely lets the front wheel roll over it instead of being knocked sideways, which could throw the motorcycle off balance. Slow down beforehand, keep the motorcycle upright, and rise slightly off the seat so your knees and elbows can take the shock.
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Topic: Motorcycle emergencies License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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