Motorcycle · Defensive driving
How does a buffer of space around your motorcycle help you?
Correct answer: It gives you extra time to respond to other drivers.
Answer options
- AIt lets your brakes stop you in a shorter distance
- BIt gives you extra time to respond to other drivers Correct
- CIt makes drafting behind other vehicles easier
Why
Room around your motorcycle buys you time to notice and respond when another driver does something unexpected, which opens up more ways to avoid a crash. It does not make your brakes work any better; it simply gives you room to use them.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Motorcycle
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