What should a rider do when approaching a curve?

When approaching a curve, reducing speed and looking through the curve is crucial for maintaining control and ensuring safety. Slowing down allows the rider to navigate the turn more effectively, as it helps to maintain traction and stabilize the motorcycle. By looking through the curve, the rider can better anticipate the path of the road and any obstacles that may be present. This technique helps in managing the motorcycle’s lean angle and position in the lane, allowing for a smoother and more controlled turn.

Just maintaining speed or switching lanes can lead to difficulties in handling the motorcycle during a turn and might also increase the risk of accidents, as a rider could be unprepared for the angle or conditions of the curve. Ignoring the curve entirely is particularly unsafe, as it does not account for the necessary adjustments in technique that a curve demands. Thus, the most effective and safest approach is to slow down and focus on where you want to go by looking through the turn.