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Why is hard braking while leaned over in a turn especially risky?
- A.It makes the motorcycle accelerate
- B.It has no effect on traction
- C.It only wears the brake pads faster
- D.The tires are already using traction for turning, so hard braking can exceed grip and cause a slide
Correct answer
D. The tires are already using traction for turning, so hard braking can exceed grip and cause a slide
Why
Tires have a limited amount of traction to share between turning and braking. Using hard braking while leaned over can exceed that limit, so it is best to slow before the turn or straighten the motorcycle before braking hard.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-028).