Motorcycle · Lane position
A vehicle starts to pass you on your left. What should you do?
Correct answer: Keep to the center portion of your lane.
Answer options
- AKeep to the center portion of your lane Correct
- BSpeed up to stay even with the passing vehicle
- CShift to the right portion of your lane
Why
The center portion keeps a buffer between you and the passing vehicle, its mirrors and its wind blast. Drifting to the far side of the lane can tempt the driver to cut back in too soon.
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Topic: Lane position License: Motorcycle
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