What should you do if your motorcycle begins to skid?

When a motorcycle begins to skid, the appropriate response is to keep your body loose and steer in the direction of the skid. This technique helps you to regain control over the motorcycle by allowing the tires to regain traction. If you steer into the skid, it aligns the bike’s direction with its motion, which promotes stability and helps to bring the bike back under control.

Maintaining a loose grip and relaxed posture is crucial, as tensing up can lead to further loss of control. This response enables you to make necessary adjustments without overreacting, which could worsen the situation.

The other responses, such as braking hard, accelerating, or shutting off the engine, are not advisable as they may lead to a further loss of control and could exacerbate the skid situation. By following the correct response, riders can better manage skidding situations and improve their overall safety.