Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When braking, keep the vehicle body vertical, do not turn the handlebars, and apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, section "2(1)," clearly states: "When braking, keep the vehicle body vertical, do not turn the handlebars, and apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously while using the engine brake." This statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 7: Safe speed and following distance

Momoka
Momoka
Wait, don't you need to lean a bit when braking to keep your balance?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, no—keep the bike vertical and don't turn the handlebars. Hit both brakes at the same time, and that statement is true.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh! I thought leaning helped, but I guess that messes up your braking.
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Vertical and steady—that's your safe-stop recipe.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第４節 ブレーキの掛け方) · ２（１）ブレーキを掛けるときは、車体を垂直に保ち、ハンドルを切らない状態で、エンジンブレーキを効かせながら前後輪のブレーキを同時に掛けましよう。

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