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I am an MSF and high performance Instructor. Many people don't believe me when I share similar things about braking and why. But I can always out stop them and have better control. 😎🏍️

I knew all the answers but still working on the skills. Because knowledge and the ability to use it are different things. Never think you know it all because that's when your in trouble

I must write that I follow your lessons very closely and I did not miss one question!!...thanks to you Sir!! It was a refresher to me. Thanks Kev!!

I like the rear brake on a hill. Only in a rare occasion when I need to have the right foot down for whatever reason I would use the front break

It is comforting to know that I have been doing it right for the last 57 years of riding motorcycles. It is always good to watch videos like Kevin puts out, it reminds us to not get lazy, sloppy, or complacent when we have been riding a long time. Only a fool thinks he doesn't need to keep his skills fresh.

100%, thanks to you and your channel. I was able to expand upon my answers from watching your videos and using the techniques as I practice as well as on the road.

Aced it! But I'll go easy on the bragging, because pride comes before the fall. I really look forward to your weeklies. Anything that helps me keep chrome side up, rubber side down 😄

With the electric shift assistant on my bike, I find it smooths the downshifts in the lower gears considerably to lightly drag the rear brake. So when I'm trail braking it's usually rear brake first, then both. Not a hard quiz for anyone who's been watching your videos for a while. Thanks, Kevin!

Thanks Kevin for putting out such important videos on how to ride but also for making it fun. I think it is great. I enjoy watching your videos a lot.

Got them all Kevin thank you.😎

Am 72 years old. Started heavy bike riding just 3 months back. 40 years back I used to ride a 70cc motorcycle. I am happy that my answers are 100% correct despite being a beginner. Good vlog. Keep it up.

Thanks for the test it helped keep me on my toes with that being said I miss 1 and that's with the trail breaking I said both but like you said practice makes perfect Thank you sir

100%. Got a few right from watching your previous videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge over the years.

Years ago in road racing school we are taught to rely mostly on the front brake during hard braking because the last thing you want to do is have your rear wheel stop spinning and you lose the gyroscopic stabilization effect and that's when you get your rear end coming around on you.

100%... but ONLY because I've watched MCrider every week for the last four years.

Got 'em all - been watching and listening and even better, started practicing a bit more and concentrating on good form and proper technique. Thanks Kevin!

I got 100, I see a lot of comments about MSF courses. I started riding as a 4-5 year old, and took a Safety Course when I was 28, I had already been riding on the road for over 10 years and riding for over 20 years in total. I finished the class humbled by what I had learned. Take a course, even if you don't learn anything, it is a pretty good way to spend a weekend.

Kevin, after 60 years of never being without a motorcycle, I’ve definitely acquired a few bad habits that and I am very aware of. Braking I can happily say is not one of them. I would be terribly embarrassed to say I missed one of your breaking questions, so I won’t. Never having owned a bike that had hill assist and doing many of my years of riding in San Fransisco I’m happy to report that hill assist on my 1250 GS, is the best thing since, well you know the rest.

Got them all! Thanks to MC Rider. Another great video Kevin. Thank you!

100%! I watch MC Rider almost every week.

Great advice and video thanks. Didn’t know about the trail breaking technique. 👍

Alright, alright, alright. I made a 100 on your quiz, and I can't remember the last time that happened for me. This was a novel approach to content Kevin. Very informative and engaging. Keep up the great work.

Was questioning on the trail braking!🎉otherwise I am on it!!💃🏽

Thanks to watching MC Rider over the years (and some practise) I got 100%. Your good instruction has been very helpful.

100%. Watch every week and practice continuously.

100%! Anything else would be embarrassing as an instructor. Great content as always!

100% thanks to your help these last 3 years 😊🥳 When mounting I start with the left (rear brake lever) on my Yamaha XMAX scooter. Once on, squeeze both make sure they feel good (I did a brake fluid visual before getting on with the sight glasses). Always warming up the tires edges as I head out. Before I leave work with the empty parking lot I take advantage to do some figure eights and tight circles and some brake runs with emergency stops. Trailbreaking on the slow speed drills of course. Happy to see you here! Safe riding...

Both, Both, Rear , Rear, i use the Rear i try to always stop 3 point 2 tires and the left leg down, in case i need to escape, but if it's super windy or the road has a funky pitch i might once stopped use the front brake. Front, not only grab the brake but turn bars to the right, Front for trail braking, and practice practice practice

💯 including the trick question. That being said, still practice regularly to reinforce the habits. Thanks Kevin!

For whatever it might be worth, I have been riding motorcycles (mostly Harley FX cruisers) for over 60 years. When I was starving my way through college I drove spare board for Greyhound. I already had a LOT of miles under my belt by that time as I enlisted in the Military right out of HS and then went to college on the GI Bill. The Greyhound school taught me things that even commercial drivers don't know. One is to drive like it's a chess game: always be anticipating many steps ahead. It is extremely rare that I need to do emergency braking since I am well aware of the idiots all around me and I am always planning evasive maneuvers any time some moron looks like they will be doing something stupid. I trust no one. On those occasions when I do have to stop quickly I tend to use my gears a lot. In my early life I had some problems with slamming on the rear brake as Harleys do like to pass themselves when the rear wheel is locked up. And those tiny drum brakes up front left a lot to be desired. I suppose rarely having to do an emergency stop has it's down-side as it's not a muscle memory thing with me. But I'd rather completely avoid having to make a panic stop rather then become an expert at a skid strategy. I get a lot out of your videos and at age 76 I hope I am still able to learn new thing. So thanks!

Always good to revisit the basics. I love the explanations that include the "why" to do so in various situations. If you don't understand "why" which technique is proper in each situation, then you are more likely to use the wrong technique when it will actually matter -- and there are plenty of crash videos on RU-vid where the wrong technique was used in the different scenarios.

100%, but as an MSF Rider Coach who instructs dozens of classes a year I better get them all right! Great info and love the channel. I promote it to all my students as an excellent resource for them to continue their learning. Keep up the excellent work!

Thank you MCrider for all your videos I just took the MFS course a week ago I learned a lot before because of you I took it I passed your test thank you for all the tips and tricks to be a better rider I love the videos keep them coming thank mike from Virginia

Missed 1 just passed my MSF course last weekend and got my license on Wednesday. Had to drive from DFW to Wichita Falls or would have had to wait for an appointment, which was 2 to 3 months out. Now I can practice all the skills. I learned at the MSF course. They helped me get rid of some bad habits that as a new writer I had already learned had a great MSF instructor! I just realized in this video that you are in DFW! Thank you for the tips. I’ve been watching motorcycle and dirtbike videos for the last year, but nothing compares to on hands practice and correction from people that know their stuff! Thank you for the tips!

I got 100% been riding since I was 6 in 1965. Rode everything but a big Harley I turned to you tube trainers out of the 4 I’ve learned more from you than the Rest. I’m a better rider and enjoying my Ultra Classic more n more all the Time. Thanks Keven. CaveMann S. Oregon

Just passed the basic MSF course and I really enjoy learning more about how to ride properly and be safe while I am out there. Seems like they pretty much covered every one of these braking scenarios in the class, so might be worth for some people that didn't get these right to take/retake that course just to freshen up a bit. (Or of course subscribe to your channel). :) Thanks for all the tips! - Shane

Great video! One of the most important techniques for riding safely a motorcycle. In a motorcycle course I also learned that if you use First the rear brake, the bike “get’s larger and more stable” ; if you first use the front brake the bike “shorten’s and is less stable”

Kevin, I took this quiz 8 mo.s ago. I've put on quite a few more miles and aced it because I actually have started using better braking techniques. Except last month after I hadn't been riding a couple weeks. I had to stop quickly and started to use my rear brake and the tire locked up. I quickly remembered my trail riding skills and straightened the bike up and used the front brake. Thank You!

I got them all! I would watch 5 anyway if there were any left to watch. After discovering the channel, I binged watched them all. I do find myself reviewing some multiple times. Good info should be driven home.

100%, thanks to watching your videos over the last couple of years. Thing is, to answer correctly all I had to do was think of how I use the brakes in each specific situation (i.e., how I've practiced and learned). TY, Kevin

Thanks to the times I've spent watching Mc Rider and getting out and practicing the things that are talked about I scored 100% and still improving my riding techniques, Thx for all your hard work Kevin,!

100% , and my bike loves to brake dance ! Loved that one, you're a funny guy.

100% right, the only thing I would add is on my sport bike when I practice emergency breaking I use the front brake only because I’m transferring so much weight off the rear that it has a tendency to lock up. No need to add a skid to the mix.

100% I watch your videos and practice skills regularly. Thank you!!

I didn't miss a one ,but it never hurts to hear them again. What hurts is watching people who don't know how to ride but have convinced them self's that they do.

100% !! That’s only due to your excellent teaching skills and sharing of information through your videos. I never miss a Friday. Thanks Kevin !

Another great video Kevin (as usual). Always a good reminder Der as well.

I've seen a few of your vids. Been riding since I was 8 ( about 50 yrs) I didn't miss a single one. Very good lessons. I'll continue to watch.

Aced it!! 🙃 Long time MCrider member here - I encourage everybody to join! Great people, forums and community.

My K1200LT has servo assisted linked brakes so the answer is always both brakes no matter which control you use. 😁

Good habits are hard to form and bad habits are hard to break.

Nice video recapping the topic on braking. Thanks!

Braking on a hill stopped I use the rear facing uphill and the front facing downhill. Downhill it is easier to balance with both feet on the ground and then just allow the bike to roll away when getting underway. Uphill easier to get better throttle control without having to manipulate the brake lever at the same time. I got a near miss on the trail braking question. I use the front brake going in but I will sometimes add a little rear just as I am transitioning to throttle and easing off the front at the apex. Not much rear though, just a tickle.

Great video Kevin. Thank you for the continued great conversation around skills and strategies.

100% thanks to your channel and you. Keep up the great work. It is highly appreciated

I got every one. Over the years those techniques have been self-taught just because they made sense, While I had heard of trail braking, the technique, without even realizing why, is exactly what I do too. Thanks for the videos and clarification.

100%. As a BRT (msf) instructor I should answer all the questions correctly. As a certified motor operator, I should understand the "why" and be able to show advanced students the practical application of advanced braking techniques. I find progressive braking in emergency situations drills to be an effective tool.

After a decade and a half as a National Road racer, and a long gap, I'm back with a road bike (BMW 1000) I enrolled on a course, as, to me, traffic coming towards me was more scary than a road-race. It was great to do, even though I was slowest in our group on the road sections. Advice to any new riders is to get training, it's cheaper than medical care. .... A tip on Front/rear balance on braking ..... If you ever want to hit something when at speed (say a car pulling out of a junction) stare at it and apply only the front brake as hard as traction will allow. Your bike will do the rest.... Safe riding all.

Thank you Kevin. Another excellent video. Well explaned !

100% and all bonus points too!! Thank you Kevin for the info!

100% correct answers. But I will still watch your all the videos and continue to practise and learn.

100% Due only to have watched so many of your Videos. Thanks, Be Blessed !

Great video, thanks and keep them coming...Clint

I started this thinking I wasn’t going to do well at all. But I only missed one and I didn’t really miss it, I just wasn’t sure of the correct answer. The question was “when taking off on a hill”. My answer was “I do it differently depending on the situation. Sometimes front brake and sometimes rear.” Now I know that I am doing it correctly. This is all due to watching your videos. Thank you for what you do.

I made 100%, thanks to watching your videos and others I watch here on YT over the last 1.5 years since I started riding. Keep the good advice coming!

100% great video!! Thank you so much!! Very thorough and comprehensive questions and explanations.

Got em all! Great topic!

Yes, perfect marks on this test, excellent. Hill starts, front brake going up rear brake going down😊

Great advice thank u

100%! Thanks to the training here, several other RU-vid channels, and some in-person classes. Enjoyed this fun video.

Yay, got all of them! Keep up the good work, sir.

100% A*. No remedial class needed. Fact is I’ve never had formal training. My road craft is as good as anybodies. I already trail brake and counter steer and look thru the corner. No desire to get a knee down I’m not VR or MM. 56 years of riding and never had a accident, well at least on the road.

Thanks Kev that was great

Good questions and it gave me ideas for practicing! Thanks Kevin!

You do a great job with your channel, keep up the good work. I have recommended your channel to my students and friends

Thanks, that was useful info.

100% im a '' return biker'' and for the past 4-5 years ive been watching your videos soooo im a good student.... i share your videos in bike groups that i am a member of . all greek bikers find your videos very interesting keep it up!!!! greetings from greece

Great video, thanks! 100%

Brake dance! Sums it all up.😀

100%. I'm certain that being a subscriber helped on one of the questions. Keep up the great work!

Got them all. I wear out my brake pads almost equally. Strange accident I saw once. I heard a long screeching brake sound from a Harley in the lane to my right. I turned and saw him sliding his rear tire, totally out of control, his rear tire slid back and forth, his rear tire actually smoking before he low sided it. The bike dumped him off on the pavement, he rolled over a dozen times before coming to a stop. His Harley had other thoughts, righted itself, and headed down the street directly at my buddy who was riding behind me. Missing my friend by only a few inches, it continued another hundred feet or so and finally fell over. No damage to the bike, the rider had scrapes and bruises. Obviously he needed to be watching your videos. I've been riding big bikes continuously since 1967, currently at 77 years old I am a Traffic Control Motor Officer on a Harley FLHTP Police bike

100%, I do enjoy these enlightening videos. They are a great tool even for those that have many years on the saddle. Thanks for the time and effort you put into safety education.

Thanks kev . Bit confused on trial breaking. Good one❤

100% , Started young on dirt bikes and went to road. Have been riding for around 26 years

A trick to lift a heavy motorcycle off the stand is to turn the handlebars in the opposite direction while squeezing the front brake. It works for me all the time.

Got 100%, only because I watch most of your videos. Thanks.

Nailed em all! Not too shabby. Really enjoy your videos MCrider., thank-you. Keep up the teaching, reminding and just great stuff. Have a good week. God Bless. M

100% Thank you Kevin. I had more than a few bad habits before I subscribed to your channel. Your explanation and demeanor for lack of a better term 'flipped a switch' which greatly expanded my understanding of riding techniques. Which in turn made riding and practicing much more enjoyable I even understood the situational issues of hill braking🤣 Thanks again sir.✝️

100% but starting on a hill I put rear brake when it was either. Well still think I got them all right.

Greetings from the PPRC great advice as always.🇺🇸🇺🇸

Easy quiz for some...however most will learn a thing or two about critical stopping skills

100% - Got them all. I will say on a hill I tend to use the front more. I will say my BMW has a "H" control - Hill Control which is extremely nice. Love it in mountain - and steep grades. My manual/std transmission Jeep Willy has it also. Basically the brakes on a hill are locked...until you throttle away. I don't have this on my Indian...I manage fine, but in slopes like the Alps...it sure helped w/a lot travel gear.

Tnx for good advises..

100% , i watch all your videos and others. Thanks for all the great information

this was very informative

I am also a motorcycle safety instructor and these are all the correct answers to braking. I have had some opinion differences with “experienced” riders who claim that they never ever use the rear brake. I question how many times they have dropped the bike and don’t usually get an answer. The most experienced mechanic I know has told me that it is shocking how many bikes he sees that have worn front brakes and almost new looking rear brakes.

100% and that probably from all your videos I've watched in the past. Thanks Kevin.

I answered "It depends" to all the questions. Just kidding, Got all seven correct. Thanks to being a regular viewer of your videos and trial and error over the past 30+ years of riding.

thank you, got them all correct. xx