Practice question

For routine braking:

  1. You should only use the front brake.
  2. You should only use the rear brake.
  3. You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
  4. You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Answer: D — You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

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