Controls, Gears & Braking

Study basic motorcycle controls, handling, speed ranges, gear shifting, gear selection, engine braking, and safe braking technique.

Core Ideas

RTT control questions reward smooth coordination of clutch, throttle, gears, front brake, rear brake, and observation.

Basic motorcycle controls and handling

Speed changing, gear selection, and engine braking

Front and rear braking technique under different road conditions

Higher and lower gear changes use clutch, throttle, gear pedal, and gradual clutch release in sequence.

Clutch out for engine braking

Engine braking is useful when going down slopes, in wet or slippery conditions, and when reducing speed from higher speed.

Clutch, throttle, gear, throttle, clutch.

Do not free-wheel too early.

Brake progressively, not abruptly.