What does California permit regarding lane sharing by motorcycles?

• A.Two motorcycles may never use the same lane
• B.Two motorcycles may ride side by side in a single lane
• C.Motorcycles must always ride on the lane line
• D.Only police motorcycles may share a lane

Why

Lane sharing, meaning two motorcycles side by side in one lane, is permitted in California. Even so, riding staggered within the lane often gives each rider more room to maneuver.

Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Lane Splitting and Lane Sharing · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-034).

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