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How should you ride through gravel that has collected at a road edge or intersection?
- A.Accelerate quickly to get it over with
- B.Slow down, keep the motorcycle upright, and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
- C.Lean hard to carve through it
- D.Use only the front brake on the gravel
Correct answer
B. Slow down, keep the motorcycle upright, and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
Why
Gravel greatly reduces traction, so gentle inputs and an upright motorcycle are safest. Slow before you reach it whenever possible rather than braking on it.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Hazardous Surfaces · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-042).