Foot Brake
The foot (service) brake (control 9) is the correct control for stopping, including emergencies — not the Handbrake, which only keeps the vehicle stationary. On a motorcycle, stopping uses the front brake lever and rear brake pedal in combination. Stopping distance lengthens on wet roads, at speed and when loaded; the ABS helps preserve steering during hard braking.
Evidence note: Official NaTIS Section 3 numbered control.
evidence_strength: confirmed.
Purpose
Slows or stops the vehicle (service brake).
When used
To decrease speed or stop, including emergency stops.
Risks of incorrect use
- Longer stopping distance on wet roads, at higher speed and when loaded
- Wheel lock-up and skidding without ABS
Question patterns
- “Which control performs function X?” — component identification.
- Distractor trap: Choosing the handbrake for an emergency stop instead of the foot brake.
Ontology Foot Brake [part-of] Vehicle Controls
Connections
- Vehicle Controls — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- NaTIS Learner Driver Manual — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28