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When coming to a normal stop, what should you do?
- A.Squeeze the clutch, use both brakes, and downshift as you stop
- B.Use only the rear brake so the front cannot lock
- C.Coast with the clutch out until the engine stalls
- D.Stand up on the footrests and drag your feet
Correct answer
A. Squeeze the clutch, use both brakes, and downshift as you stop
Why
Using both brakes together with the clutch in gives you the shortest, most controlled stop and keeps the engine from stalling. Practicing this as a habit prepares you for emergency stops.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Motorcycle Controls · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-017).