Question 4118
What should a motorcyclist who falls and slides along the ground try to do to minimize injuries?
- Try to get back on their feet before coming to a complete stop.
- Slide as relaxed as possible until coming to a stop.
- Try to make the body roll along the ground as fast as possible.
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Correct answer: Slide as relaxed as possible until coming to a stop.
If you fall and start sliding, keep your body loose and relaxed until you come to a complete stop. This lets you lose speed gradually. If you try to get up while still moving, or stiffen up and tumble along the ground, your injuries are usually worse.