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Colorado Motorcycle: Braking & Emergency Stops practice test
Using both brakes together, stopping quickly without locking a wheel, and recovering from a skid.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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11 sample Braking & Emergency Stops questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.
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1. Using both brakes even for ordinary stops is recommended because it:
Correct answer: Builds the habit you'll need in an emergency
Applying both brakes for normal stops builds the habit of using them together in an emergency.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
2. Even on a slippery surface, the front brake:
Correct answer: Is still more effective and should be applied gradually
The front brake remains more effective than the rear even on a slippery surface; apply it gradually and avoid locking it.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 8.1, Slippery Surfaces
3. When the motorcycle is leaned over in a turn, applying the brakes is riskier because:
Correct answer: Less traction is left for stopping
Some traction is used for cornering while leaning, so less traction remains available for braking.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
4. If your rear wheel locks while you are stopping in a straight line, you should:
Correct answer: Keep it locked until you have stopped
On a straightaway, keep the rear wheel locked until you have completely stopped.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 10.1, Quick Stops
5. On a two-wheel motorcycle, the greatest stopping power comes from:
Correct answer: The front brake
The front brake provides the most stopping power on a two-wheel motorcycle and is safe when used properly.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
6. On a three-wheel motorcycle (trike), the most braking power comes from:
Correct answer: The rear brake
On a trike, the rear brake provides the most stopping power, unlike a two-wheel motorcycle.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
7. For a quick stop, the handbook says to:
Correct answer: Apply both brakes, squeezing the front firmly without locking it
Apply both brakes at once, squeezing the front lever firmly without locking the wheel while applying the rear hard without locking it.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 10.1, Quick Stops
8. If you must stop quickly while still leaning in a curve, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce your lean as you slow and add brake as the bike straightens
As you slow, reduce your lean angle and apply more brake pressure until the bike is upright and full braking is possible.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 10.1, Quick Stops
9. To bring a motorcycle to a complete stop, you should:
Correct answer: Roll off the throttle, apply the brakes, and squeeze the clutch
Roll off the throttle, apply the brakes, and squeeze the clutch to come to a full stop.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
10. To bring the motorcycle to a smooth complete stop, you should:
Correct answer: Roll off the throttle, apply both brakes, and squeeze the clutch
Roll off the throttle, apply both brakes, and squeeze the clutch to stop smoothly.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking
11. Studies noted in the handbook show that most collision-involved riders tend to:
Correct answer: Under-brake the front tire and over-brake the rear
Most collision-involved riders under-brake the front tire and over-brake the rear tire while swerving at the same time.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 10, Collision Avoidance
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