If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

An increased following distance is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum three-second following distance.

• Decrease your usual following distance.
• Increase your usual following distance.
• Travel on the shoulder.
• Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.