How should you position your body when preparing to stop?

Positioning your body correctly when preparing to stop is crucial for maintaining control and stability on your motorcycle. Sitting up straight and keeping both feet on the footpegs allows you to have a solid and balanced position, which is important for effective braking. This posture provides better leverage on the controls and helps you maintain your center of gravity, ensuring that you can respond more effectively to any sudden changes that may occur while stopping.

By sitting upright, you also ensure that you can utilize your arms and legs to control the bike’s movement and braking more effectively. Keeping your feet on the footpegs prepares you for a quick and controlled transition after coming to a stop, whether that involves putting your feet down or rolling again once the stop is complete.

In contrast, leaning forward or sitting back could shift your weight unnecessarily, affecting your balance and control. Similarly, standing on the footpegs is generally not suitable for stopping as it compromises your stability and makes it harder to control the motorcycle during the braking process.