Motorcycle · Being seen
What should every rider understand about the mirrors on a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Just like car mirrors, they leave blind spots.
Answer options
- AJust like car mirrors, they leave blind spots Correct
- BMotorcycles do not legally need to have them
- CSince a motorcycle is narrower than a car, they leave no blind spots
Why
A motorcycle's smaller size does not get rid of blind spots; its mirrors still miss parts of the road beside and behind you, just as a car's mirrors do. A look over your shoulder covers the areas they cannot show.
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Topic: Being seen License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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