How would you, while driving a motorcycle, evade an obstacle – such as an object that is laid on the road – that suddenly appears in front of you?
- Brake before the obstacle and while on it. This way you ensure maximum braking time.
- Substantially accelerate the motorcycle to maintain balance.
- Correct answer: Brake before the obstacle and then ease-off the brakes just before it and evade it.
- Drive faster and pass the obstacle without any delay.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Brake before the obstacle and then ease-off the brakes just before it and evade it.
Strong braking reduces speed, but a locked wheel also has difficulty turning. Therefore brake before the obstacle and ease off the brakes just before reaching it, so that the tires' grip is available for evading to the right or to the left. Braking while passing over the obstacle or while leaning to evade it can cause a skid and a fall. Increasing speed shortens the time left to react and increases the severity of the impact.