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To reduce the chance of a crash with a car beside you, you should:
- A.Ride for miles in the center of its blind spot
- B.Speed up and slow down unpredictably
- C.Turn off your headlight in daylight
- D.Avoid lingering in other drivers' blind spots and position yourself to be seen
Correct answer
D. Avoid lingering in other drivers' blind spots and position yourself to be seen
Why
Drivers often change lanes without seeing a motorcycle in a blind spot. Spend as little time there as possible and choose a lane position where you appear in their mirrors.
Manual topic: PA Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) - Lane Position · From the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit practice bank (PAM-036).