When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

When riding over an uneven surface, rising off of your seat will allow your joints to absorb some of the force of impact. This will make it less likely that the impact of the surface will throw you off of the motorcycle.

• So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
• So your legs can absorb the shock.
• So other drivers can see you better.
• So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.