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If the rear wheel locks during braking, the safest action is to:
- A.Release the rear brake at once at highway speed
- B.Ignore the lock and steer normally
- C.Keep the rear brake applied and keep the wheel locked until you stop
- D.Release both brakes and coast
Correct answer
C. Keep the rear brake applied and keep the wheel locked until you stop
Why
Keep a locked rear wheel locked until the motorcycle stops, while steering straight ahead. Releasing it when the rear is out of line can cause a sudden high-side fall.
Manual topic: PA Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) - Braking · From the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit practice bank (PAM-023).