Motorcycle · Group riding
Your riding group is coming up on a curve. Which formation should the group use to ride through it?
Correct answer: Single file, one rider behind another.
Answer options
- ASingle file, one rider behind another Correct
- BSide by side, two riders abreast
- CStaggered, alternating sides of the lane
Why
In a curve, each rider may need the whole width of the lane to choose a path and lean the motorcycle, so the group should form a single line. Staggered or side-by-side riding leaves too little room to adjust.
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Topic: Group riding License: Motorcycle
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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This question is part of Passengers, Loads and Group Rides (16 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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