Your pupil is following a motorcyclist along an uneven road. What should they do?
- A Drive closer to the motorcyclist so they can be seen in their mirrors
- B Overtake the motorcyclist as soon as possible
- C Allow extra room in case the motorcyclist swerves to avoid potholes
- D Allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists
Why this is the answer
Potholes and bumps in the road can unbalance a motorcyclist. For this reason, a rider may swerve to avoid an uneven road surface. Knowing what motorcyclists may do will help your pupil to make allowances for them.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Drive closer to the motorcyclist so they can be seen in their mirrors — Being seen in a mirror is no use if you are too close to stop.
- B
- Overtake the motorcyclist as soon as possible — An immediate overtake takes you alongside a machine that may move sideways.
- D
- Allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists — Road surfaces affect a motorcycle far more than a car, not less.
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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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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