Practice question

Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

  1. Is a useless action.
  2. Can allow the rider to engine brake.
  3. Is illegal.
  4. Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

Answer: B — Can allow the rider to engine brake.

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