Motorcycle · Being seen
Which statement about motorcycle mirrors is correct?
Correct answer: They have blind spots, the same as car mirrors.
Answer options
- AThey have blind spots, the same as car mirrors Correct
- BThey show every area around you, with no blind spots
- CMotorcycles are not required to have them
Why
Every mirror has a limited field of view, so some areas beside and behind a motorcycle never show up in it, exactly as with a car. A head check before a lane change covers what the mirrors miss.
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Topic: Being seen License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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