Practice question

Why is it generally unsafe to brake hard while leaned in a curve?

  1. Hard braking adds traction in a lean
  2. Cornering already uses much of the available traction, so hard braking can exceed the limit and cause a slide
  3. It improves cornering speed
  4. It only matters on race tracks

Answer: B — Cornering already uses much of the available traction, so hard braking can exceed the limit and cause a slide

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