Stop Exercise

The stop exercise sits somewhere between the emergency stop and the precision stop. In real riding, you might use this when approaching an amber traffic light or in a situation where you still have time to stop, but need to decide quickly.

You have a bit more time than in an emergency stop, but less space and time than in a precision stop. That’s what makes this exercise all about judgment, distance awareness, and controlled braking under pressure.

It’s a mix of firm braking and still bringing the motorcycle to a clean, stable stop at the right moment.

How do you do it?

Unlike the emergency stop, where everything is about stopping as fast as possible, the stop exercise focuses on controlled and effective braking while maintaining stability.

You approach at around 50 km/h. As you pass the gate, you close the throttle and apply firm braking using both the front and rear brake.

You build up braking pressure in a controlled way and bring the motorcycle to a stop inside the marked area, without the bike becoming unstable or unbalanced.

The key is strong braking, but with control all the way to the end.

Where do things go wrong?

A common mistake is underestimating this exercise because it feels less extreme than the emergency stop. As a result, some riders brake too gently and fail to stop within the area.

The opposite also happens: braking too abruptly. This can make the stop unstable and cause loss of control in the final meters.

Looking is also important. As soon as you look down, the motorcycle often becomes less stable while braking.

Another frequent mistake is forgetting to shift down into first gear.

Tips

• Make sure you are steadily riding at 50 km/h before the gate
• Use both front and rear brakes
• Brake firmly, but in a controlled way
• Keep your eyes on the horizon while braking
• Shift down into first gear in time
• Stay calm all the way to a stable stop

My experience

For me, the stop exercise felt the most natural.

In the emergency stop, I had to actively force myself to brake harder than usual. In the precision stop, I was constantly focused on the exact stopping point.

The stop exercise sits nicely in between. Once shifting down became automatic and I kept my eyes forward while braking, this exercise felt surprisingly smooth and stable.