To achieve maximum straight-line braking, you should: Question To achieve maximum straight-line braking, you should: Answers Apply both brakes without locking either wheel. Use only the front brake and lock the front wheel. Use the emergency brake and lock the rear wheel. Lock both wheels. Explanation Maximum straight-line braking is accomplished by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel. It is important to use both brakes every time you slow or stop. This questions appears in the following tests: Mississippi Motorcycle Practice Test 18