What should you do before riding over an obstacle on your motorcycle?

Before riding over an obstacle on your motorcycle, slowing down is the most appropriate action to take. Reducing your speed allows you to maintain better control over the motorcycle as you approach the obstacle. It also gives you more time to react and assess the situation, whether that involves steering around the obstacle if necessary or absorbing the impact effectively if you need to ride over it.

When you slow down, you lower your chances of losing balance or control, as high speeds can make navigating obstacles much more challenging. Additionally, a slower speed can help reduce the potential for damage to both the motorcycle and yourself if you encounter an unexpected issue as you cross over the obstacle.

Other options, such as speeding up, lean forward, or looking down, do not provide the same level of control and preparedness needed for safe navigation over obstacles. These actions can lead to instability and increased risk while riding.