Practice question

What is the safest way to ride over a pothole or large bump you cannot avoid?

  1. Brake hard at the moment of impact
  2. Slow down before reaching it, rise slightly off the seat using your legs as shock absorbers, keep the bike straight, and roll gently on the throttle as you go over
  3. Lean sharply to one side
  4. Pull in the clutch and coast

Answer: B — Slow down before reaching it, rise slightly off the seat using your legs as shock absorbers, keep the bike straight, and roll gently on the throttle as you go over

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