Which braking technique is described as 'Lockdown'?

• A. Front braking only
• B. Rear braking only
• C. Progressive braking
• D. Applying pressure to both brakes to prevent wheel rotation

Answer: (D)

Lockdown is about using both brakes together to stop as quickly as possible by preventing the wheels from rotating. Hitting both brakes at the same time distributes braking force between the front and rear, giving you maximum deceleration while trying to keep control, rather than relying on one wheel alone. Using only the front brake can cause the bike to dive forward and risk a loss of steering; using only the rear brake provides far less stopping power. Progressive braking focuses on smoothly increasing pressure to avoid skidding, not on locking the wheels. So, the technique described as lockdown is applying pressure to both brakes to prevent wheel rotation.