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When swerving to avoid an obstacle, a rider should:
- A.Brake hard in the middle of the swerve
- B.Lean the motorcycle by looking down at the obstacle
- C.Accelerate through the swerve no matter what
- D.Separate braking from swerving — brake before or after, not during the swerve
Correct answer
D. Separate braking from swerving — brake before or after, not during the swerve
Why
A swerve uses available traction for leaning and steering, so braking during the swerve can cause a slide. Brake first if time allows, release the brakes, then swerve, or swerve first and brake afterward.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-024).