Practice question
Why is a motorcycle's stopping distance often longer than a car's at the same speed?
- Motorcycles have weaker brakes than cars
- Motorcycles have only two contact patches with the road and depend on rider skill to use both brakes well; weight transfer and lean angle further limit grip
- Motorcycle engines do not allow engine braking
- Motorcycles are required by law to stop more slowly
Answer: B — Motorcycles have only two contact patches with the road and depend on rider skill to use both brakes well; weight transfer and lean angle further limit grip
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