Arizona Motorcycle: Braking & Emergency Stops Practice Test

Question 1

During a normal straight-line stop, pressure on the rear brake should be:

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Light, to avoid locking the rear wheel — As weight shifts forward, use light-to-lighter pressure on the rear brake so the rear wheel does not skid.

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As hard as possible

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None at all

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The same as grabbing the front

Question 2

To stop as quickly as possible while riding through a curve, you should first try to:

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Straighten the motorcycle upright, then brake — Get the motorcycle as upright and perpendicular to the road as conditions allow, and then apply the brakes.

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Lean the bike further over

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Use only the rear brake

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Coast until the curve ends

Question 3

When a motorcycle is leaned over in a curve, the traction available for braking is:

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Reduced — Leaning uses some traction for cornering, so less remains for braking; the greater the lean, the greater the risk of losing grip.

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Increased

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Unchanged

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Doubled

Question 4

When applying the front brake, you should:

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Squeeze it smoothly and progressively — Squeeze the front brake smoothly and with steadily increasing force rather than grabbing it, which can lock the wheel.

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Grab it hard all at once

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Pump it rapidly on and off

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Avoid using it entirely

Question 5

If your front wheel locks up during a hard stop, you should:

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Release the front brake at once, then reapply it — A locked front wheel means an immediate loss of steering, so release the front brake at once and then squeeze it again smoothly.

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Keep the brake fully clamped down

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Add more rear brake and hold it

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Let go of both brakes completely

Question 6

A skidding front wheel most often results in:

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Immediate loss of steering control and balance — A locked front wheel causes an immediate loss of steering and balance, so you must release the brake at once to recover.

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A smoother, shorter stop

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Improved traction

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No effect on control

Question 7

The front brake can supply at least what portion of a motorcycle's total stopping power?

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About 70% — Used correctly, the stronger front brake provides at least seventy percent of the machine's stopping force.

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About 25%

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About 50%

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About 90%

Question 8

On a slippery surface, the front brake:

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Is still useful if squeezed gradually — The front brake still works on slick surfaces as long as you squeeze it gradually to avoid locking the front wheel.

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Should never be touched

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Is the only brake you should use

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Must be grabbed hard

Question 9

If you accidentally lock the rear wheel on a good-traction surface while going straight, you may:

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Keep it locked until you stop, if upright and straight — On a straight, upright path with good traction, a locked rear wheel can be held locked until you come to a full stop.

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Instantly release it even in a curve

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Grab the front brake much harder

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Swerve sharply to unload the tire

Question 10

How often should a rider use both brakes together?

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Every time you slow or stop — Apply both brakes each time you reduce speed or come to a halt; this builds the correct habit for emergencies.

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Only in an emergency

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Only on wet roads

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Only when heading downhill

Question 11

The best way to stop as quickly as possible is to:

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Apply both brakes at the same time — Applying both brakes together gives the shortest safe stopping distance.

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Use the front brake only

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Use the rear brake first

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Coast down and then use the front brake

Arizona Motorcycle: Braking & Emergency Stops practice test

Study questions with answers

1. During a normal straight-line stop, pressure on the rear brake should be:

2. To stop as quickly as possible while riding through a curve, you should first try to:

3. When a motorcycle is leaned over in a curve, the traction available for braking is:

4. When applying the front brake, you should:

5. If your front wheel locks up during a hard stop, you should:

6. A skidding front wheel most often results in:

7. The front brake can supply at least what portion of a motorcycle's total stopping power?

8. On a slippery surface, the front brake:

9. If you accidentally lock the rear wheel on a good-traction surface while going straight, you may:

10. How often should a rider use both brakes together?

11. The best way to stop as quickly as possible is to:

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