You’re riding in heavy rain. Why should you try to avoid this marked area?
- A It’s illegal to ride over bus stops
- B The painted lines may be slippery
- C Cyclists may be using the bus stop
- D Only emergency vehicles may drive over bus stops
Why this is the answer
Painted lines and road markings can be very slippery, especially for motorcyclists. Try to avoid them if you can do so safely.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- It’s illegal to ride over bus stops — Riding over a bus stop marking is not in itself illegal.
- C
- Cyclists may be using the bus stop — Cyclists may be anywhere, and that is not what this particular marking warns about.
- D
- Only emergency vehicles may drive over bus stops — Nothing restricts the marked area to emergency vehicles.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 7, section 8
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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