Motorcycle · Motorcycle emergencies
While braking to a stop, you feel the front wheel lock up. What is the right response?
Correct answer: Release the front brake at once, then apply it firmly again.
Answer options
- ARelease the front brake at once, then apply it firmly again Correct
- BLet go of the front brake and stop with the rear brake alone
- CKeep squeezing the front brake lever
Why
With the front wheel locked, you cannot steer, so let off the front brake right away to get the wheel turning again, then reapply it firmly. Relying on the rear brake alone would give up most of your stopping power.
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Topic: Motorcycle emergencies License: Motorcycle
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