What sequence should you follow if your rear wheel starts to skid on slick pavement?

• A. Brake harder to regain control.
• B. Ease off the brake or throttle, steer into the skid, and then gradually reapply input.
• C. Steer opposite to the skid and accelerate.
• D. Stand up to off-bike.

Answer: (B)

When a rear wheel starts to skid on slick pavement, the priority is to restore traction with smooth inputs. If you’ve been braking, ease off the brake; if you’ve been sending power to the rear, ease off the throttle. This reduces wheel spin and helps the tire regain grip. Then steer into the skid—the bike’s rear is sliding, so turning the handlebars toward that slide helps realign the front wheel with the rear and brings the bike back to a straight path. Once the tire regains traction, gradually reapply throttle and steering to stabilize. Abrupt braking, accelerating, or sharp counter-steering can worsen the slide, so keep inputs gentle and progressive.