Emergency Stop Practicing this exercise will help you stop quickly when something suddenly appears in your path. As your front tire passes marker one, begin braking. Try to stop before marker two. Try this at 10 mph, then 15 mph, then 20 mph. Do not exceed 20 mph.   Tip - Keep head and eyes up. When stopping, pull in the clutch, downshift to first gear and apply both brakes. Do not release the clutch. Keep handlebars straight. Do not release brakes until fully stopped. Try to stop before the second marker. When stopped, the left foot should touch the ground first, and you should be in first gear. Problems Corrections 1. Overshooting the final marker. 1. Apply more pressure to the brakes; however, avoid locking front wheel brake. 2. Motorcycle slides sideways. 2. Sit straight on seat and do not turn handlebars, look straight ahead. NOTE: It is okay to lock the rear wheel if the motorcycle is going straight. 3. Engine overrevs when using the front brake. 3. Close the throttle before braking. Avoid pulling back on the throttle when applying pressure to the front brake. Squeeze the front brake with fingers only. Once you are proficient in these maneuver's you are ready to start driving in traffic.