Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When the road surface is slippery, you should apply the rear-wheel brake somewhat strongly.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

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." It is correct to apply the rear-wheel brake somewhat strongly when the road surface is slippery.

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Momoka
Momoka
Slippery roads freak me out—shouldn't I use the front brake more for control?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, the opposite. On slippery surfaces you should favor the rear brake somewhat strongly—that's the correct answer here.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh wow, I thought the front brake was always the main one!
Hikari
Hikari
On dry roads, yes. But slippery means rear-heavy to avoid a front-wheel skid.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第４節 ブレーキの掛け方) · ２（２）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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