Which brake provides the majority of a motorcycle's stopping power?

• A.The front brake
• B.The rear brake
• C.The engine brake alone
• D.Downshifting without brakes

Why

Weight shifts forward when you brake, giving the front tire more grip, so the front brake provides most of the stopping power. Use both brakes together for a maximum-effort stop.

Manual topic: PA Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) - Braking · From the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit practice bank (PAM-021).

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• If the front wheel locks during hard braking, you should:
• If the rear wheel locks during braking, the safest action is to:
• To swerve around a sudden obstacle, you should:
• When riding through a turn, your eyes should:
• To lean the motorcycle to the left at speed, you should: