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What is the safest way to perform a quick swerve to avoid an obstacle?
- A.Brake hard and turn at the same time
- B.Lean by looking down at the obstacle
- C.Use only your body weight and never touch the grips
- D.Press the handgrip to swerve, and keep braking separate from swerving
Correct answer
D. Press the handgrip to swerve, and keep braking separate from swerving
Why
A swerve is a quick press-press movement of the grips, done without braking so traction stays available for the direction change. Brake before or after the swerve if needed, but not during it.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Swerving · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-024).