When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must:
|
Share the lane with the motorcycle.
|
|
|
Remembers that motorcyclists have the right to use a complete traffic lane.
|
|
|
Pass the motorcycle in the same lane.
|
|
|
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
|
Explanation
Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers, and are required to follow all the same traffic laws. They also have the same right to use a full lane as any other vehicle. Remember that motorcyclists are more vulnerable in case of an accident, and can also brake more quickly. Increase your following distance when following a motorcycle.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 27.3% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
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.If a red light fails to turn green after 120 seconds, a motorcycle rider may proceed through the intersection after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic.When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers should:Motorcycles are harder to see than cars, therefore you should:Drivers should always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?Which of these statements is true about motorcycles:Motorcycles:Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: