What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid?

Question topic: Motorcycle , Vehicle/motorcycle handling

What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid?

Riding in wet weather

Catching your foot on the ground

Cornering too fast

Riding in the winter

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Riders cause skids when they push their tyres to the point that they can no longer grip the road. This happens when changing direction, braking and accelerating. The point at which tyres loose grip will vary with road, weather and tyre condition. Riding at a suitable speed for the conditions, planning, looking ahead for hazards and braking in good time will all help you to avoid skidding and losing control.

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