Motorcycle · Lane position
When rain has only just started, where is it usually safest for a motorcyclist to ride?
Correct answer: In the tracks made by car tires.
Answer options
- ARight on top of the painted lane lines
- BClose to the edge of the road
- CIn the tracks made by car tires Correct
Why
Fresh rain mixes with the oily film on the pavement, so the first part of a shower is when the surface is most slippery. The tracks that car tires leave usually offer the most grip, while painted lines and the road's edge can be very slick when wet.
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Topic: Lane position License: Motorcycle
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