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Why should you allow extra space when following a motorcycle?
- A.Motorcycles are not allowed to brake
- B.Motorcycle riders never signal
- C.Motorcycles use less fuel
- D.A motorcyclist can lose balance on road defects and may need room to react
Correct answer
D. A motorcyclist can lose balance on road defects and may need room to react
Why
Motorcyclists must react to potholes, gravel, and wet surfaces that barely affect a car. Extra following space gives both of you time and room to respond.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 11: Sharing the Road · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-130).