Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

Which of the following methods for using the rear-wheel brake is described in the text?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

A.Brake lever only
B.Brake pedal only
C.Brake pedal or brake lever✓
D.Releasing the throttle

Answer: C: Brake pedal or brake lever

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, under "1 Methods (2)," describes the rear-wheel brake as "rear-wheel brake using the brake pedal or brake lever." Option 3 is correct. This indicates that the operating method differs depending on the type of motorcycle.

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

Momoka

The rear brake is always a pedal on motorcycles, isn't it?

Hikari

Not quite—it can be a pedal or a lever depending on the bike. Option 3 covers both.

Momoka

Oh, so different bikes have different setups?

Hikari

Exactly—always check what your specific motorcycle uses!

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第４節ブレーキの掛け方) · １方法（２）ブレーキペダル又はブレーキレバーを使う後輪ブレーキ

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.