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If the front wheel locks during a quick stop, what should you do?
- A.Keep holding it locked until you stop
- B.Apply more front brake pressure
- C.Release the front brake immediately and reapply it smoothly
- D.Release the rear brake only
Correct answer
C. Release the front brake immediately and reapply it smoothly
Why
A locked front wheel loses steering and can cause an immediate fall, so release the front brake right away to regain rolling traction, then reapply it smoothly. A locked rear wheel is managed differently — keep it locked until you stop if it occurs in a straight-line stop.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Riding Skills - Braking · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-026).