A recent article in the "Enthusiast" magazine had this good information...

And I quote...
Five minutes could save your life. How? By taking 5 minutes to practice evasive motorcycle maneuvers in a safe area.

Maximum Braking
  Stopping your motorcycle in the shortest possible distance is a skill every rider needs. To achieve it, practice simultaneously (and smoothly) squeezing the front brake and clutch levers, and pressing the rear brake, while keeping the bike in a straight line.

Swerving
   A swerve is two consecutive quick turns using counter steering, the first to avoid an obstacle, the second to return to the original direction of travel. Counter steering involves pressing forward on the side of the handlebar (press the left handgrip to turn left). Practice while maintaining constant throttle, without braking.

Stopping in a Curve
   The best technique for stopping requires enough room to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the roa, standing the motorcycle upright (aka:"squaring" the handlebars), then applying the maximum braking technique. If conditions don't allow a straight-line stop, brake smooth and gradual  while leaned over.

Controlled Skids
   Skids sometimes occur during maximum braking situations. Motorcycle riding courses teach riders to practice straight-line, rear wheel skids, helping riders to be comfortable should it occur during a ride.

Obstacles
    Practice riding over a small obstacle (such as lumber) by approaching it at a 90 degree angle, the bike upright. Rise slightly off the seat, shift your weight rearward and roll on the throttle slightly, keeping your knees, bent and braced against the fuel tank.