Motorcycle · Lane position
What should the lane position you choose help you do?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- ASteer clear of hazards on the road surface
- BShow other road users what you intend to do
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Where you ride in the lane does several jobs at once: it keeps you away from things like potholes and debris, signals your plans to other drivers, helps you see and be seen, and leaves you a way out. Riders weigh all of these goals together rather than focusing on just one.
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Topic: Lane position License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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