At night, what might bouncing taillights on the vehicle ahead tell you?
Right! Lights ahead bobbing up and down are a clue that the surface ahead is rough. 📖 p. 195
Night riding, quick stops, tire failure and road hazards.
At night, what might bouncing taillights on the vehicle ahead tell you?
Right! Lights ahead bobbing up and down are a clue that the surface ahead is rough. 📖 p. 195
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If the front wheel starts to wobble, grip the handlebars firmly, don't fight the wobble, close the throttle gradually and let the motorcycle slow down; don't brake, which could make it worse. p. 196
When leaving the road, check that the roadside is firm enough to ride on. p. 197
Even a quick stop may not avoid debris or a pothole that appears after the vehicle ahead passes over it, or a vehicle that stops suddenly; then a quick turn or swerve is the only way to avoid a crash, and the sharper the turn, the more you must lean. p. 197
Do all you can to avoid small animals, but in traffic don't swerve out of your lane for one: you have a better chance surviving a hit with an animal than with another vehicle. p. 198
When you must ride over an object, hold the grips tightly, keep a straight course so the bike stays upright, and rise slightly on the foot pegs so your arms and legs absorb the shock; afterward, always check the tires for damage. p. 198
Insects, cigarette butts and rocks kicked up by tires can strike you; without face protection they can hit your eyes, face or mouth, and even with it the shield may smear or crack; keep control, watch the road and keep your hands on the bars, then pull off when it's safe to fix any damage. p. 198
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