When passing a motorcycle you must:
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Give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.
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Give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.
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Stay in the right lane as much as possible.
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Sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.
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Explanation
When you pass a motorcycle, you should give the motorcycle the same full lane width as other vehicles are allowed. Never attempt to share the same lane space as the motorcycle, even if the lane is wide and the motorcycle is positioned to one side.
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