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Hazards, Surfaces & Night Riding

Where animals may enter the road, especially around dawn and dusk, you should:

  • A.Ride faster to pass the area quickly
  • B.Focus only on the center of your lane
  • C.Assume animals will always move away from headlights
  • D.Slow down, scan the roadside, and be ready for an animal to cross unexpectedly
Correct answer

D. Slow down, scan the roadside, and be ready for an animal to cross unexpectedly

Why

Animals are unpredictable and often active at dawn and dusk. Slowing down and scanning the roadside gives you time to react if one darts into your path.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Road Hazards · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-048).

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