Question image

Question 6120

If you are carrying a passenger on the motorcycle, when braking...

  1. it is advisable not to release the throttle and to apply only the rear brake.
  2. it is harder for the rear wheel to lock up.
  3. the weight shifts toward the rear of the motorcycle.
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: it is harder for the rear wheel to lock up.

When you brake, the motorcycle's weight shifts forward and the load on the rear wheel decreases, which is why it tends to lock up. With a passenger behind you, that wheel carries more weight and grips the road better, making it harder to lock up. The passenger does not make the weight shift backward during braking, and you should use both brakes.

Manual del Permiso B en Lectura Fácil · Informe técnico sobre la efectividad de los sistemas de seguridad de motocicletas y del equipamiento del motorista