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If the front wheel locks during hard braking, what should you do?
- A.Keep it locked until the motorcycle stops
- B.Release the front brake immediately and then reapply it smoothly
- C.Squeeze the front brake even harder
- D.Turn the handlebars sharply to the side
Correct answer
B. Release the front brake immediately and then reapply it smoothly
Why
A locked front wheel loses steering and can cause a fall very quickly, so release it at once and reapply smoothly. This is different from a rear-wheel lock, which is handled the opposite way.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Braking · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-022).