A motorcycle rider has an advantage when passing parked vehicles because:

• A. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane.
• B. They can pass quickly on the right.
• C. They can stop instantly.
• D. They can ride on sidewalks.

Answer: (A)

Passing parked vehicles, a rider’s best bet is to position in the left portion of the lane. That placement keeps you farther from the side where doors can swing open and people may step out from between cars, giving you more room to react if a driver or pedestrian unexpectedly moves into your path. It also improves your visibility of hazards ahead, so you can see through gaps in the parked line and adjust your speed or lane position in time. Moving toward the right side or riding closer to parked cars increases the risk of colliding with a suddenly opened door or a pedestrian stepping into the roadway, and it offers less room to maneuver. Riding on sidewalks is not allowed and stopping instantly isn’t realistic for a motorcycle due to braking distances.