Practice question

Why is engine braking useful on a motorcycle, and how do you do it?

  1. Engine braking damages the engine and should never be used
  2. Roll off the throttle while in gear so the engine slows the rear wheel — combined with the brakes, it gives smoother, more controlled deceleration
  3. Pull the clutch in to engage engine braking
  4. Shift into neutral to engine brake

Answer: B — Roll off the throttle while in gear so the engine slows the rear wheel — combined with the brakes, it gives smoother, more controlled deceleration

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