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If a motorcyclist unexpectedly encounters a pothole in the carriageway and cannot avoid it, how should they ride over it?

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Brake before reaching it and keep the motorcycle upright while riding over it.

When riding a motorcycle, potholes and raised sections of the carriageway should be crossed by braking before reaching them and keeping the motorcycle upright while riding over them.

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  • Stand on the footrests and increase speed.

  • Brake while on the pothole to increase grip.

  • Brake before reaching it and keep the motorcycle upright while riding over it.

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