Practice question

Why should you complete all braking and downshifting before entering a curve?

Braking while leaning reduces the traction available for cornering, increasing the risk of a skid.
It is mechanically impossible to downshift while the motorcycle is leaning.
Braking in a curve will cause the motorcycle's headlight to dim.
Downshifting in a curve causes the engine to stall immediately.

Answer: A — Braking while leaning reduces the traction available for cornering, increasing the risk of a skid.

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