If you have a flat tire while riding, you should

If you have a flat tire while riding, you should

• A. Speed up to regain control
• B. Keep riding slowly until you find a safe place to stop
• C. Apply both brakes hard to stop quickly
• D. Use the brake on the good tire

Answer: (D)

When a tire goes flat, your control and stability are seriously affected. The key move is to slow down by using only the brake on the functioning tire. Braking with the flat tire can cause it to skid, tire/rim damage, or a sudden loss of balance, making it much harder to steer and keep the bike upright. Using the good tire’s brake lets you decelerate more smoothly and maintain control, so you can steer toward a safe place off the road. Ease off the throttle, stay upright, and avoid hard or sudden braking. Once stopped in a safe area, inspect the tire and address the issue.

When a tire goes flat, your control and stability are seriously affected. The key move is to slow down by using only the brake on the functioning tire. Braking with the flat tire can cause it to skid, tire/rim damage, or a sudden loss of balance, making it much harder to steer and keep the bike upright. Using the good tire’s brake lets you decelerate more smoothly and maintain control, so you can steer toward a safe place off the road. Ease off the throttle, stay upright, and avoid hard or sudden braking. Once stopped in a safe area, inspect the tire and address the issue.