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Why do motorcycles sometimes appear to be farther away or moving slower than they are?
- A.Motorcycles have dim headlights by law
- B.Their smaller size makes speed and distance harder to judge
- C.Motorcycles always travel below the speed limit
- D.Their engines are too quiet to matter
Correct answer
B. Their smaller size makes speed and distance harder to judge
Why
A motorcycle's small size makes its speed and distance harder to judge. Look twice and allow extra time before turning or pulling out in front of one.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 11: Sharing the Road · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-140).