Put the front brake and clutch lever on the same side. Cock each so they can be pull by themselves or two fingers on one lever and two on the other together with the thumb around the handle. I usually use the back break and then the clutch to slow and stop. This is a little better but sometimes I accidently rev the throttle. I'm starting my second bike and it is a 24" with a coaster brake. Still going to try and fit a front brake but it should be more like a motorcycle and easier to use.