Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
|
It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
|
|
|
Motorcycles are hard to see.
|
|
|
It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
Explanation
Motorcycles are more difficult to see than larger vehicles, especially in poor weather conditions. When a motorcycle is approaching a driver, its speed and distance can be hard to judge. If a driver is distracted while behind the wheel, it can be easy to overlook a motorcyclist ahead.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 15.8% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
For protection, motorcyclists are required by law to:Vehicle drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side-by-side.Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes:Are three motorcyclists allowed to ride side-by-side in a single lane?Motorcycles are harder to see than cars, therefore you should:Motorcyclists may slow down without visual warning because:Drivers should ________ share the lane with a motorcycle.When following motorcycles, drivers should:Although there may be enough room in the traffic lane for an automobile and a motorcyclist, you should not share the lane with the motorcyclist.To improve their visibility, motorcyclists are required to:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: