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[Grog]

One exception to the rule of emphasizing the front brake is where traction is iffy (such as on gravel and very wet roads). There, you do want to emphasize the rear brake, since you're basically planning to skid, and a rear-wheel skid is much easier to control.

YES YES YES, that's right and important, I forgot to mention that.

Wet roads (and gravel) are different.

Practice on those, too