Which of the following reactions of the moped can you expect, if you use the front brake too abruptly?
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Correct answer
B. The vehicle may fall over.
Explanation
This question is about how a moped reacts when you use the front brake too abruptly. The vehicle may fall over - answer B.
The front brake is the most effective, because when you brake, weight shifts to the front. However, when you snatch the lever, the front wheel locks, loses grip and stops holding its direction - the two-wheeler immediately "slips away" from under the rider and falls over, especially on a slippery surface or when leaning. A rear wheel skid (answer A) is a typical result of using the rear brake too hard. The front wheel lifting (answer C) happens during sharp acceleration, not braking - when braking, it is the rear wheel that is more likely to lift. That is why you apply the front brake gradually and together with the rear brake, increasing the force as weight shifts onto the front.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)