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If the rear wheel locks during braking and the motorcycle is still in a straight line, what should you do?
- A.Release the rear brake immediately at highway speed
- B.Release both brakes and coast
- C.Keep the rear brake locked until the motorcycle stops
- D.Stand on the rear pedal with all your weight
Correct answer
C. Keep the rear brake locked until the motorcycle stops
Why
If you release a locked rear wheel while it is out of line with the front, the motorcycle can snap upright violently and throw you off. Keeping it locked until you stop, while the bike is straight, is the safer choice taught in the handbook.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Braking · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-023).