Revision question · Safety margins

Which road surface is most likely to reduce the stability of your motorcycle?

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Tarmac

Shellgrip

Concrete

Loose gravel

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Loose gravelThis was the right answer

Loose gravel can reduce tyre grip and unsettle a motorcycle. Watch well ahead so you can reduce speed and choose a safe course before reaching it. Keep steering, throttle and braking smooth; an abrupt swerve or harsh brake application on loose material can make the motorcycle less stable.

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Look for surfaces with less gripReviewed guidance summary · TS4713 was visually inspected as a bus-stop marking; its paint is a wet-grip hazard. Avoid the painted mini-roundabout centre as well.

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