What should you do when you're following a motorcyclist along a road that has a poor surface?
- A Follow closely so they can see you in their mirrors
- B Overtake immediately to avoid delays
- C Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes
- D Allow the same room as normal to avoid wasting road space
Why this is the answer
To avoid being unbalanced, a motorcyclist might swerve to avoid potholes and bumps in the road. Be prepared for this and allow them extra space.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Follow closely so they can see you in their mirrors — Close behind is where you cannot stop if they swerve.
- B
- Overtake immediately to avoid delays — Overtaking just as they swerve is how a rider ends up under your wheels.
- D
- Allow the same room as normal to avoid wasting road space — Road space is not something you are saving.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 10
- The Highway Code — rule 213
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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