Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 210 / 982

El conductor de una motocicleta que sufre una caída procurará...
A motorcyclist who falls should try to…
- ADeslizarse por el suelo lo más relajadamente posible hasta quedar detenido.Slide along the ground as relaxed as possible until coming to a stop.
- BRodar el cuerpo rápidamente para provocar mayor rozamiento y detenerse lo antes posible.Roll the body quickly to create more friction and stop as soon as possible.
- CLevantarse antes de haberse detenido totalmente, para evitar ser golpeado contra el suelo.Get up before coming to a complete stop, to avoid being thrown against the ground.
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- ADeslizarse por el suelo lo más relajadamente posible hasta quedar detenido.Slide along the ground as relaxed as possible until coming to a stop.
Explanation
If you fall, the safest thing is to slide along the ground with your body as relaxed as possible until you come to a complete stop. Rolling or trying to get up before stopping increases the risk of hitting the ground, other vehicles or obstacles.
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