If the rear tire skids due to excessive brake pressure, what should you do?

When the rear tire skids due to excessive brake pressure, it's crucial to understand the proper response to regain control of the motorcycle. In this situation, the correct action is to release all brake pressure on the rear brake.

Releasing all brake pressure allows the rear tire to regain traction. If the rear tire is skidding, it indicates that the tire has lost grip on the road surface, which can lead to a loss of control. By easing off the rear brake, you reduce the chance of the bike tipping over or continuing to skid, allowing the wheels to straighten and regain traction.

Keeping pressure on the rear brake (the chosen answer) can worsen the skid situation, causing the skid to continue or worsen and increasing the likelihood of losing control. Similarly, immediately pulling the clutch can disengage the engine from the rear wheel and may not safely address the skid situation. Turning into the skid can be effective in certain situations, but the priority should always be to manage braking pressure appropriately to regain control. Overall, focusing on releasing the rear brake allows the rider to maintain better control over the motorcycle during a skid situation.