Practice question

What is the safest way to brake on a downhill mountain road in West Virginia?

  1. Stay in a lower gear so engine braking helps, and use both front and rear brakes lightly to control speed
  2. Pull in the clutch and coast freely down the hill
  3. Use only the front brake the entire way down
  4. Lean the bike to scrub speed

Answer: A — Stay in a lower gear so engine braking helps, and use both front and rear brakes lightly to control speed

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