If the front brakes lock while stopping, what is the correct action?

When the front brakes lock while stopping, the correct action is to release and reapply smoothly. Locking the front brakes can cause the motorcycle to skid, potentially leading to a loss of control and a crash. By releasing the front brake just enough to regain traction and then reapplying it smoothly, the rider can maintain better control and stability of the motorcycle while stopping. This technique helps to avoid a skid and allows the rider to slow down safely.

Other choices may not provide the necessary control needed to stop safely or could introduce more risks. For example, pulling only the rear brake might not provide enough stopping power, while continuing to brake until stopped could exacerbate the skidding. Turning to the right is generally not a safe maneuver in this situation, as it could lead to a crash rather than stabilizing the motorcycle.