How would you operate the motorcycle while crossing an oil slick on the road?
- Lean backwards and improve braking by shifting the weight to the rear wheel.
- Accelerate and cross the stain as quickly as possible an in a straight line.
- Correct answer: Release the gas handle and the brakes and press the clutch handle.
- Bend forward and improve steering by shifting the driver’s weight to the front wheel.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Release the gas handle and the brakes and press the clutch handle.
On an oil slick the tyres have almost no grip, so any acceleration, braking or engine braking can make the motorcycle skid. Releasing the throttle and brakes and pulling in the clutch lets the bike roll freely with no driving or braking force on the wheels. Keep the bike upright and steady without sudden steering. Accelerating is dangerous because it can spin the rear wheel.