To reduce your reaction time while riding, what should you do?

Covering the clutch and brakes is important for reducing your reaction time while riding a motorcycle. By having your fingers ready on the clutch lever and your foot poised on the brake pedal, you can quickly react to sudden changes in your environment, such as an unexpected obstacle or a vehicle slowing down in front of you. This proactive approach allows for quicker stopping or gear changes, which can significantly enhance your safety and control on the road.

Riding faster would actually increase the time needed to respond to hazards, as higher speeds reduce available reaction time and increase stopping distances. Looking straight ahead is important for awareness, but it doesn’t directly enhance your ability to react quickly to unexpected situations. Remaining in the center lane does not contribute to reducing reaction time either; it mostly affects your position on the roadway rather than your readiness to respond to potential dangers.