You must stop quickly in a curve and can't straighten up first. How do you brake?
Right! Apply the brakes and, as you slow and reduce lean, apply more pressure until you're upright. 📖 p. 17
From Section 8 of the Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual
Virginia Motorcycle Emergencies Practice Test
Quick stops, swerves, flat tires, a stuck throttle, wobbles and animals.
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What the Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual says about emergencies
Evasive Maneuvers
Sometimes you can't stop in time and must make an evasive maneuver; the key is getting the motorcycle to lean quickly in the direction you want to turn, and the sharper the turn, the more it must lean. p. 17
Wobble
Don't try to accelerate out of a wobble; that only makes the motorcycle more unstable. Grip the handlebars firmly without fighting the wobble, close the throttle gradually and let it slow (don't brake, which could make the wobble worse), then pull off and fix the cause. p. 18
Chain Problems
A chain that slips or breaks can lock the rear wheel and cause a skid. p. 18
Wobble
Besides loading, accessories and tire pressure, things that may contribute to a wobble include poorly adjusted steering, worn steering parts, a bent, misaligned or unbalanced front wheel, loose wheel bearings or spokes, and swing arm bearings. p. 18
Getting Off the Road
When leaving the road to check the motorcycle or rest: check that the roadside is firm enough to ride on (slow way down for soft grass, loose sand or if unsure). p. 19
Other Emergencies
Motorcycles tend to attract dogs; if one chases you, don't kick at it (it's too easy to lose control): shift down and approach the animal slowly, then speed up quickly as you reach it to leave it behind. p. 19
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