Practice question

Smooth downshifting before a stop helps because:

  1. It saves brake pads
  2. It keeps the engine in a useful rpm range so you can accelerate again if needed and helps slow the bike with engine braking
  3. It is required by Maine law
  4. It changes the tire pressure

Answer: B — It keeps the engine in a useful rpm range so you can accelerate again if needed and helps slow the bike with engine braking

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