Swerving and threshold braking are the two maneuvers in our arsenals to avoid crashes when things have gone badly. Every season I start off with some quality ti

Swerving and threshold braking are the two maneuvers in our arsenals to avoid crashes when things have gone badly. Every season I start off with some quality time in a parking lot practicing both swerving and braking (EDIT: on my motorcycle—I get enough in-situ practice on my bicycle regularly). I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to ride a motorcycle or bicycle not having both of those skills polished.