Motorcycle · Defensive driving
What should a motorcyclist do to lower the risk of a crash?
Correct answer: Keep enough open space all around you.
Answer options
- ARide along the center line of the road
- BTravel at a very low speed at all times
- CKeep enough open space all around you Correct
Why
Open space all around the motorcycle gives you time to spot trouble and room to brake or swerve. Riding on the center line does the opposite by putting you right beside oncoming traffic, and riding far slower than other traffic can cause problems of its own.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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