Revision question · Motorcycle handling

You're riding a motorcycle that doesn't have anti-lock brakes (ABS). What should you do if you have to brake sharply and your motorcycle starts to skid?

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Continue braking and select a low gear

Apply the brakes harder for better grip

Select neutral and use the front brake only

Release and reapply the brakes

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Release and reapply the brakesThis was the right answer

If you skid as a result of braking harshly, you need to ease off the brakes to stop the skid. You should then reapply them progressively to stop.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 119Highway Code rule · The two recovery prompts explicitly exclude ABS, so they must not be taught as ABS braking instructions.Recover grip without fighting the machineReviewed guidance summary · The two recovery prompts explicitly exclude ABS, so they must not be taught as ABS braking instructions.

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