Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
3 Braking Instincts That Will Get You Killed (And How to Fix Them)
In this episode of MCrider, we're breaking down why your natural human survival instincts are actually your worst enemy when you have to make an emergency stop on a motorcycle. When a sudden hazard appears and adrenaline takes over, our brains default to three dangerous traps: grabbing a "Handful of Panic" on the front brake, executing a violent "Stomp Reflex" on the rear pedal, and target fixating on the danger right in front of us. We'll look at the physics and psychology behind these common mistakes and explain why they actually ruin your stopping distance even on modern ABS-equipped bikes.
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3 Braking Instincts That Will Get You Killed (And How to Fix Them)
In this episode of MCrider, we're breaking down why your natural human survival instincts are actually your worst enemy when you have to make an emergency stop on a motorcycle. When a sudden hazard appears and adrenaline takes over, our brains default to three dangerous traps: grabbing a "Handful of Panic" on the front brake, executing a violent "Stomp Reflex" on the rear pedal, and target fixating on the danger right in front of us. We'll look at the physics and psychology behind these common mistakes and explain why they actually ruin your stopping distance even on modern ABS-equipped bikes.
***BECOME A MEMBER*** GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE FORUMS AND FIELD GUIDE
MCrider.com/Member
Order my books: The MCrider Field Guide & The Road Strategy Book
MCrider.com/Books
Amazon Books
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Get MCrider Hats, T-Shirts, & Reflective Decals
MCrider.com/Store
SUBSCRIBE to MCrider on YouTube
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MCrider videos are now dubbed in several languages, including:
Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, German, French, Japanese, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, and Polish.
To listen in your preferred language, tap the gear icon ⚙️ on the video, select Audio, and choose your language.
Road Skills and Road Strategy—no matter where you are in the world.
WATCH EVERY MCRIDER VIDEO EVER RELEASED
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