Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When braking on a dry road surface, you should apply the rear-wheel brake somewhat strongly.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, section "2(2)," states: "When braking on a dry road surface, apply the front-wheel brake somewhat strongly; when the road surface is slippery, apply the rear-wheel brake somewhat strongly." On dry road surfaces, it is correct to apply the front-wheel brake somewhat strongly.

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Momoka
Momoka
On dry pavement, I should use the rear brake harder, right?
Hikari
Hikari
That's actually false. On dry roads, you apply the front brake somewhat strongly. You only favor the rear when the surface is slippery.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, so dry means front-heavy, slippery means rear-heavy?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly! Good grip = front does the work. Slippery = be gentle and lean on the rear.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第４節 ブレーキの掛け方) · ２（２）乾燥した路面でブレーキを掛けるときは、前輪ブレーキをやや強く、路面が滑りやすいときは、後輪ブレーキをやや強く掛けましよう。

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