Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

The traffic light ahead was about to turn red, so I needed to brake quickly and applied only the front brake hard and suddenly to stop.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road specify that applying the brake suddenly can cause the wheels to stop rotating and lead to skidding, so you should apply the brake in multiple increments. Additionally, you are required to apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously, and applying only the front brake hard and suddenly is dangerous.

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

Momoka

The light's about to turn red — just slam the front brake hard to stop fast, right?

Hikari

Nope, that's false and super dangerous. Slamming only the front brake can lock your wheel and make you skid.

Momoka

Oh yikes, so what should I do instead?

Hikari

Use both brakes together and pump them gradually — keeps your wheels rolling and your bike stable.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第４節ブレーキの掛け方２ブレーキを掛けるときの注意) · Rules of the Road, Ch.8 §4 (Braking technique) — Use both front and rear brakes together with gradual increasing pressure. Avoid sudden braking, especially on curves, wet surfaces, or loose gravel. Engine braking by downshifting reduces brake wear and improves control.

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