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What is the rule for riding two abreast and sharing a lane with a car in New York?
- A.Two motorcycles may ride abreast in one lane, but you may never ride side-by-side with a car or pass within the same lane as another vehicle
- B.Motorcycles must always share a lane with a car
- C.Riding two abreast is always illegal
- D.You may pass a car within its lane if there is room
Correct answer
A. Two motorcycles may ride abreast in one lane, but you may never ride side-by-side with a car or pass within the same lane as another vehicle
Why
New York permits two motorcycles to ride abreast in a single lane, and a motorcyclist is entitled to the full use of a lane. You must never ride beside a car in its lane or pass another vehicle within the same lane.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - New York Motorcycle Laws - Lane Use · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-059).