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Brake practice questions

24 questions from the motorcycle permit practice test.

Brake practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

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Sample questions

How should the front brake lever be applied?

  1. Grabbed as fast and hard as possible
  2. Squeezed smoothly and progressively
  3. Pumped rapidly on and off
  4. Held lightly and never fully
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B. Squeezed smoothly and progressively

Squeeze the front brake with steadily increasing pressure so weight can transfer to the front tire. Grabbing the lever can lock the front wheel before the tire has full grip.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Basic Vehicle Control: Braking

What should you do if the front wheel locks during hard braking?

  1. Release it at once, then reapply
  2. Add more rear brake pressure
  3. Pull in the clutch and steer
  4. Hold the lever in until you stop
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A. Release it at once, then reapply

A locked front wheel cannot steer and the bike will fall quickly, so release the lever immediately to get the wheel turning and then squeeze again smoothly. Holding the lever leads to a fall.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Crash Avoidance: Quick Stops

What is the best way to stop quickly in a straight line?

  1. Apply the front brake only and pull in the clutch
  2. Apply the rear brake first, then the front once slowed
  3. Apply both brakes firmly without locking either wheel
  4. Shift down through the gears and let the engine slow you
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C. Apply both brakes firmly without locking either wheel

The shortest stop comes from using both brakes at the same time, squeezing the front and pressing the rear firmly without locking a wheel. Engine braking alone is much weaker than the brakes.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Crash Avoidance: Quick Stops

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