Motorcycle · Lane position
When riding past a row of parked vehicles, what advantage does a motorcyclist have over a car driver?
Correct answer: The rider can stay left in the lane, clear of doors swinging open and people stepping out between cars.
Answer options
- AThe rider can always stop in a shorter distance than a car driver going the same speed
- BThe rider can count on people in parked cars to look for motorcycles before they open a door
- CThe rider can stay left in the lane, clear of doors swinging open and people stepping out between cars Correct
Why
A motorcycle's narrow width gives the rider room to choose a position within the lane. Moving toward the left side keeps the bike clear of doors that swing open, drivers climbing out, and pedestrians who emerge from between parked cars.
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Topic: Lane position License: Motorcycle
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