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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 386 / 982

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¿Qué debe realizar el conductor de una motocicleta al sufrir una caída?

What should a motorcycle rider do when they fall off?

  • ALevantarse antes de quedar detenido por completo para evitar ser golpeado contra el suelo.Get up before coming to a complete stop, to avoid being struck against the ground.
  • 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.
  • CDeslizarse por el pavimento de forma relajada hasta quedar completamente detenido.Slide along the road surface in a relaxed way until coming to a complete stop.
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  • CDeslizarse por el pavimento de forma relajada hasta quedar completamente detenido.Slide along the road surface in a relaxed way until coming to a complete stop.
Explanation

After a fall, the safest thing is to let yourself slide along the road surface with your body relaxed until you come to a complete stop. Trying to get up before stopping, or rolling to slow down, increases the risk of impacts and serious injuries.

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