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What can cause a front-wheel skid?

Accelerating too quickly
Heavy braking
Turning sharply
Locking the front wheel

The correct answer is: Locking the front wheel

A front-wheel skid occurs when the friction between the front tire and the road surface is compromised, leading to a loss of control. Locking the front wheel is a significant factor in creating such a skid because it can happen when the brakes are applied too forcefully. When the front brake is applied sharply or excessively, it can cause the wheel to stop rotating while the motorcycle continues moving forward. This loss of traction results in a skid, making it difficult to steer and control the motorcycle. In contrast, while accelerating too quickly, heavy braking, and turning sharply can all affect traction and control, they do not inherently lead to a front-wheel skid in the same direct manner as locking the front wheel. Accelerating too quickly typically causes the rear wheel to lose traction first. Heavy braking might cause a different type of skid, and turning sharply can lead to other handling issues but not specifically a front-wheel skid unless combined with locking the brake. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for safe motorcycle operation.