Practice question

Why is downshifting useful as you slow down on a motorcycle?

  1. It increases your top speed
  2. It keeps the engine in its powerband so you can accelerate out of trouble, and uses engine braking as a supplement to the brakes
  3. It eliminates the need for brakes
  4. It saves on tire wear

Answer: B — It keeps the engine in its powerband so you can accelerate out of trouble, and uses engine braking as a supplement to the brakes

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