When determining if you can go over an obstacle, which steps should you follow?

When determining if you can go over an obstacle, which steps should you follow?

• A. Approach as close to a 90 degree angle as possible; Look where you want to go; Slow down as much as possible; Keep the motorcycle upright. Just before contact, roll on the throttle to lighten the front end.
• B. Approach at a 15 degree angle; Look at the obstacle; Accelerate; Lean
• C. Drive around the obstacle
• D. Stop and wait for assistance

Answer: (A)

Opening with a near-straight, perpendicular line to the obstacle sets you up with the clearest path and minimizes the chance of catching the front wheel. As you approach, fix your eyes on where you want to end up rather than the obstacle itself so your upper body and bike follow a deliberate target line. Move at a slower, controlled speed so you can balance and modulate traction rather than slam into the obstacle. Keep the bike upright to maintain balance and ensure both wheels can work together to roll over smoothly. Just before you reach the obstacle, feather the throttle to lighten the front end so the front wheel can lift over the obstacle instead of digging in. This combination—direct approach, looking ahead, controlled speed, upright posture, and a light throttle at the moment of contact—gives you the best chance to negotiate the obstacle safely and predictably. Other approaches tend to reduce control or skip essential steps that keep you balanced and in control through the transition.

Opening with a near-straight, perpendicular line to the obstacle sets you up with the clearest path and minimizes the chance of catching the front wheel. As you approach, fix your eyes on where you want to end up rather than the obstacle itself so your upper body and bike follow a deliberate target line. Move at a slower, controlled speed so you can balance and modulate traction rather than slam into the obstacle. Keep the bike upright to maintain balance and ensure both wheels can work together to roll over smoothly. Just before you reach the obstacle, feather the throttle to lighten the front end so the front wheel can lift over the obstacle instead of digging in. This combination—direct approach, looking ahead, controlled speed, upright posture, and a light throttle at the moment of contact—gives you the best chance to negotiate the obstacle safely and predictably. Other approaches tend to reduce control or skip essential steps that keep you balanced and in control through the transition.