Practice question

A tire suddenly fails while you are riding. What is the safest general response?

Brake hard immediately with both brakes
Jump off before the motorcycle slows
Hold the handlebars firmly, keep the motorcycle as straight as possible, ease off the throttle, and stop safely off the road
Accelerate to stabilize the tire

Answer: C — Hold the handlebars firmly, keep the motorcycle as straight as possible, ease off the throttle, and stop safely off the road

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