What should you do if you get a flat tire (either tire)?

What should you do if you get a flat tire (either tire)?

• A. Stop immediately and turn off the engine.
• B. Accelerate to the nearest exit.
• C. Brake hard on the flat tire to regain control.
• D. Hold handgrips firmly, ease off throttle, keep a straight course; if you need to brake, do so gradually on the tire that isn’t flat, edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch, and stop.

Answer: (D)

Maintaining control and stopping safely when you have a flat tire. A flat tire changes how the bike handles, making it easy to wobble or steer unintentionally. Your goal is to stay steady and bring the motorcycle to a controlled stop without losing balance. Keep a firm grip on the handlebars, ease off the throttle smoothly to reduce speed, and ride in a straight line to avoid abrupt inputs that could fling you off balance. If you need to brake, apply the brakes gradually and ideally on the tire that isn’t flat, because braking on the flat tire can cause a loss of traction or a skid. As you slow, edge to the side of the road to give yourself room and get off the roadway if possible. If you must stop, squeeze the clutch to prevent stalling and come to a controlled stop, then assess the situation or call for assistance.

Maintaining control and stopping safely when you have a flat tire. A flat tire changes how the bike handles, making it easy to wobble or steer unintentionally. Your goal is to stay steady and bring the motorcycle to a controlled stop without losing balance. Keep a firm grip on the handlebars, ease off the throttle smoothly to reduce speed, and ride in a straight line to avoid abrupt inputs that could fling you off balance. If you need to brake, apply the brakes gradually and ideally on the tire that isn’t flat, because braking on the flat tire can cause a loss of traction or a skid. As you slow, edge to the side of the road to give yourself room and get off the roadway if possible. If you must stop, squeeze the clutch to prevent stalling and come to a controlled stop, then assess the situation or call for assistance.