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Braking in a Curve
What you need to know
Brake before the corner, not in it — braking mid-turn can low-side you. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What should you do if you must brake while already in a curve?
- A Brake as hard as possible and lean further
- B Brake smoothly and gently, controlling speed before the sharpest part of the turn
- C Release the clutch completely
- D Stand up on the pegs to add weight
💡 If braking is needed mid-curve, apply it smoothly and reduce speed before the sharpest point, because hard braking while leaning can cause a low-side fall.
Frequently asked questions
- What should you do if you must brake while already in a curve?
- B Brake smoothly and gently, controlling speed before the sharpest part of the turn If braking is needed mid-curve, apply it smoothly and reduce speed before the sharpest point, because hard braking while leaning can cause a low-side fall.
More questions on Braking in a Curve and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.