Correct answer
Yes; if they become wet, gentle brake application at low speed when safe can help dry them.
Yes. Wet brakes can lose effectiveness, including on a motorcycle and without both wheels having drum brakes. Carefully reduce speed and, when safe, apply the brakes gently at low speed to help dry them, following manufacturer instructions. Check that effectiveness returns; if it does not, stop in a safe place and seek assistance. Do not brake sharply or perform checks that compromise grip or surprise other road users.
Practice more A1 licence questions
A self-check with exam-style questions on Mechanics and maintenance. Free, no signup.
All options
Yes; if they become wet, gentle brake application at low speed when safe can help dry them.
No; wet brakes affect only four-wheeled vehicles.
Yes, but only if both wheels have drum brakes.
Editorial status: editorially approved. This status does not certify legal review. Report a correction
Keep studying
Related questions
- When braking a motorcycle in a straight line, how can keeping your knees against the tank help if its design and your riding position allow it?
- On a two-wheeled motorcycle with separate brake controls, how should you normally brake to use both brakes effectively on a wet road?
- If, during the periodic roadworthiness test of your motorcycle, defects are found that could constitute a danger and the test is classified as NEGATIVE...
- An ordinary motorcycle, not historic and with no special regime, is more than four years old from first registration. What is its periodic ITV frequency?
- Under the General Vehicles Regulation, which braking devices must a two-wheeled motorcycle have?
- Can a motor quadricycle of more than 15 kW be driven with a class A1 licence?