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If you need to swerve to avoid a hazard, what should you do about braking?
- A.Separate braking from swerving — brake first if time allows, then release and swerve, or swerve without braking
- B.Brake hard at the same time you swerve sharply
- C.Use only the front brake while swerving
- D.Never release the brakes during a swerve
Correct answer
A. Separate braking from swerving — brake first if time allows, then release and swerve, or swerve without braking
Why
Braking and swerving both demand traction, so combining hard braking with a sharp swerve can cause a fall. Brake before the swerve if there is time, release the brakes, then swerve, or swerve alone if there is no time to brake.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Riding Skills - Swerving · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-022).