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When braking, the inertia of therider (and the bike) causes the load on therear tire to decrease. It leads to lower friction againstthe surface, and possibly skidding. In extreme cases,when braking with the front brake, therear tire is lifed off the ground completely.
Consequently, how do I stop my bike from skidding?
Here's some technique: Slow down. Allow extra distanceto come to a stop. Hang your back end over the saddle, to shiftweight toward the rear of your bike. Brake harder on therear wheel than the front wheel; doing this reduces the risk thatyour front wheel will lock and cause you to fall.
why does my car skid when I brake?
Most of the time cars skid when the roads areslippery or icy. When roads have a slick surface, there is lessfriction between the tires and the road. This causes less tractionfor the tires and it is easier for them to lose control. It is notimpossible to skid on dry surfaces.
To summarize, when you car begins to skid:
- Get your foot off the accelerator and the brake.
- Steer gently in the direction you want the car to go.
- As you begin to regain control of the car, gently apply thebrakes (assuming you have anti-lock brakes) or the acceleratordepending on the type of skid.