Practice question

What can happen if you downshift to a much lower gear at high speed and then release the clutch too quickly?

  1. The engine will stall and the bike will coast smoothly
  2. The rear wheel can lock or skid as the engine forces it to slow suddenly
  3. The front wheel will lift
  4. Nothing; the transmission will protect itself

Answer: B — The rear wheel can lock or skid as the engine forces it to slow suddenly

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