Motorcycle · Motorcycle controls
Which brakes should you use to slow or stop a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Both brakes together.
Answer options
- ABoth brakes together Correct
- BThe rear brake by itself
- CThe front brake by itself
Why
Using the front and rear brakes together gives you the most stopping power and the best stability. The front brake supplies most of the stopping force, so relying on just one brake makes stops longer and harder to control.
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Topic: Motorcycle controls License: Motorcycle
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