When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, you should:

When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, you should:

• A. Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction
• B. Accelerate quickly
• C. Brake hard
• D. Turn sharply to stay on path

Answer: (A)

Loose material on pavement lowers traction, so smooth control is essential. When the road has sand or gravel, your tires can’t grip as well, and abrupt changes in speed or direction can break traction and cause the bike to slide. That’s why the best approach is to slow gradually before the patch, then ride through it with a steady speed and gentle inputs. Avoid hard braking, hard acceleration, or sharp steering while the surface is loose. If you keep the bike straight and make only small, gradual adjustments, you reduce the risk of a loss of control.

Loose material on pavement lowers traction, so smooth control is essential. When the road has sand or gravel, your tires can’t grip as well, and abrupt changes in speed or direction can break traction and cause the bike to slide. That’s why the best approach is to slow gradually before the patch, then ride through it with a steady speed and gentle inputs. Avoid hard braking, hard acceleration, or sharp steering while the surface is loose. If you keep the bike straight and make only small, gradual adjustments, you reduce the risk of a loss of control.