Motorcycle · Lane position
A key purpose of your position within the lane is to:
Correct answer: Give you a way out if trouble appears.
Answer options
- AGive you a way out if trouble appears Correct
- BEncourage other drivers to move into your lane
- CHelp you blend in unnoticed with surrounding traffic
Why
Ride where you will always have somewhere to go if something suddenly blocks your path. Keeping an escape route open can let you steer around a problem instead of colliding with it.
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Topic: Lane position License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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