When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Question

Before shifting into a lower gear, make sure you are riding slowly enough to shift safely. Downshifting while going too fast may cause the motorcycle to lurch and the rear wheel to skid. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to use the brakes to slow to a safe speed before downshifting.

Accepted Answer

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

Answer

Speed up before downshifting safely.

Answer

Swerve to the left.

Answer

Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.