Practice question

Why is desert sand or gravel on paved asphalt roads in Bahrain particularly dangerous for motorcyclists?

It causes motorcycle paint to fade instantly
Loose sand acts like ball bearings under tyres, drastically reducing friction and causing sudden front-wheel washouts or rear slides
It causes the headlight beam to reflect backwards
Sand improves tyre grip during high-speed cornering

Answer: B — Loose sand acts like ball bearings under tyres, drastically reducing friction and causing sudden front-wheel washouts or rear slides

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