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When a Texas rider needs maximum stopping power, which brake does most of the work?
- A.The front brake
- B.The rear brake
- C.Engine braking alone
- D.Dragging your feet on the pavement
Correct answer
A. The front brake
Why
The front brake provides most of the stopping power because weight shifts forward as the motorcycle slows. That is why smooth, progressive use of the front brake is so important.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Braking · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-021).