Poor stopping at junctions (CBT)

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Avoid looking late into junctions

Avoid looking late into junctions as this can translate to a late decision to stop, along with overloaded front suspension and challenges maintaining balance. Furthermore, a rider is unlikely to be in the optimum position to safely exit the junction. This can result in a rider steering wide and even veering on to the wrong side of the road, which can be very dangerous. Another risk associated with looking late and poor position can be a ‘dropped’ motorcycle.

By looking early a timely decision can be made

By looking early a timely decision can be made, allowing the rider to look in the direction of travel, position the bike correctly and safely exit the junction. A proper junction approach, with early observation will allow the rider to follow the kerb (if exiting left) and if there is a need to stop, the riders position is optimal for moving forward again.

Don’t take second glances after the decision has been

Slow down early
Always be ready to stop
Make a decision at least one car length from the junction
Look forward and stop, or look forward to go
Don’t take second glances after the decision has been made as this can result in poor balance
Take sufficient time and do not rush

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