Emergency Maneuvers Flashcards

When performing an emergency stop on a slippery surface, what should you do differently compared to a dry road?

Answer: Reduce brake pressure to avoid skidding

On slippery surfaces, you must reduce brake pressure because tires have less traction, making it easier to lock up and skid.

A car suddenly pulls out from a side street directly into your path. Which action gives you the most options?

Answer: Simultaneously cover the brakes and prepare to swerve

Covering the brakes and being ready to swerve simultaneously gives you the most options to react to how the situation unfolds.

What is the correct foot position on the pegs during an emergency stop?

Answer: Heels on the pegs, toes up

Keeping heels on the pegs with toes up prevents your foot from accidentally depressing the rear brake pedal excessively.

If your rear wheel skids during emergency braking, what is the safest response?

Answer: Maintain the rear brake pressure and keep the skid controlled until stopped

Maintaining the rear brake through a straight skid keeps the wheel sliding predictably; releasing it abruptly can cause the bike to snap sideways.

During a quick stop, why is it important to keep your eyes up and looking ahead?

Answer: To maintain balance and steer toward a safe path

Looking ahead helps you maintain balance, identify escape routes, and steer the motorcycle toward safety even while braking hard.

You are riding at 45 mph and a hazard appears 100 feet ahead. What should you do first?

Answer: Begin applying both brakes firmly and progressively

Applying both brakes firmly and progressively is the fastest way to reduce speed and maximize stopping force within the available distance.

What MSF technique describes applying maximum braking force just short of wheel lockup?

Answer: Threshold braking

Threshold braking means applying brakes at the maximum level without locking the wheels, producing the shortest possible stopping distance.