How much of a motorcycle's stopping power does the front brake provide?

• A.About three-quarters of the total stopping power
• B.About one-quarter of the total stopping power
• C.None, because the front brake should never be used
• D.All of it, so the rear brake is never needed

Why

The front brake provides about three-quarters of a motorcycle's stopping power because weight shifts forward as you slow. That is why you should use both brakes together and practice using the front brake properly.

Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Braking · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-021).

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More Riding Skills (Braking/Swerving/Turning) questions

• If the front wheel locks during hard braking, what should you do?
• If the rear wheel locks during braking and the motorcycle is still in a straight line, what should you do?
• What is the safest way to perform a quick swerve to avoid an obstacle?
• In a turn, where should you look?
• What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?