You are moving along merrily, a song on your lips, and suddenly…disaster strikes. There's a pothole right in front of you, and before the brakes could be applied, you are down under.

To avoid this scenario, you should have a fairly clear knowledge about applying the brakes and stopping your bike whenever needed.

To start with the basics, a two-wheeler has two brakes, in which the front is operated by the right hand, the rear by the right foot. Needless to say, both are needed to stop effectively.


However, in an emergency, or even otherwise, you should apply both the brakes simultaneously, not one at a time. If you apply the front brake first, it will assist you in slowing down, and immediately, the rear one can be applied.

As for how to apply brakes, though there is no set rule, but it will help if you squeeze the front brake first, and then press down the rear brake, with increasing pressure. Brake gently and with caution when you need to take a turn while braking. Use both the brakes.