Lifting off mid-bend with a heavy load – what can happen?
Question 14 of 45 in the free class B mock exam · Speed & positioning.
You lift off the throttle abruptly mid-bend with a heavy load in the back. What can happen?
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Right answer: B. The rear wheels are unloaded, and the back end can start to slide out
An abrupt lift moves weight forwards, much as light braking does. The rear wheels are unloaded at the very moment the side forces in the bend are greatest, and with a heavy load in the back the effect is sharper still. The back end can then slide out. Lift off gently, and take the speed off before the bend instead.
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