What should you do if your motorcycle begins to skid?

When a motorcycle begins to skid, maintaining control and composure is crucial for safety. Steering in the direction you want to go helps to realign the motorcycle and regain traction. This method allows the rider to direct the bike back onto its intended path rather than contributing to the skid.

By keeping calm and actively steering, you can correct your course and reduce the likelihood of a crash. This approach relies on your body’s natural instinct to align with the bike, helping you respond effectively to the situation.

In contrast, braking hard can exacerbate the skid, especially if the wheels are already in a slippery state, leading to loss of control. Accelerating out of a skid can also worsen the situation by making the motorcycle more difficult to maneuver and increasing the chances of falling. Panicking and hitting the brakes typically results in losing control, as it does not allow for proper steering input and can destabilize the motorcycle further.