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Originally Posted by jkv45
I don't agree with that.
You make a decision - either stop or avoid. If you choose stop, you need 100% of your concentration focused on stopping. If you choose avoid, then you need 100% of your concentration on finding the best way around.
Adding in downshifting to either action complicates things too much (mostly mentally), and dropping numerous gears with the clutch in will give you a sharp lock-up of the rear when you let it out - and that's not going to help you in any way.
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I agree with what you are saying. What I meant was if you've decided you're going to stop, braking and downshifting at the same time is best because after you've come to a complete stop or a near stop you may be in the middle of an intersection where you're still not safe. This will not lock up your rear tire and you will be in the right gear to get going again. This was taught to me by the instructors when I took the safety riding course. This skill is not hard to learn as many others have said so you might as well learn it.