Practice question

On a long downhill grade, the safest braking strategy on a motorcycle is to:

  1. Hold the front brake on continuously the entire descent
  2. Use engine braking by downshifting and use both brakes intermittently to keep speed in check
  3. Use only the rear brake
  4. Coast in neutral so the engine does not overheat

Answer: B — Use engine braking by downshifting and use both brakes intermittently to keep speed in check

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