Why should a rider avoid lingering in another driver's blind spot?

• A.Blind spots only exist on highways
• B.Your engine is louder in a blind spot
• C.Fuel economy drops in a blind spot
• D.The driver may change lanes into you without seeing you

Why

A motorcycle can disappear completely in a car's blind spot beside and slightly behind the driver. Speed up or drop back so you stay where drivers can see you in their mirrors or directly.

Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Ride Within Your Abilities · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-036).

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More Lane Position, Following & Intersections questions

• Why should a rider change position within a lane?
• Under Florida law and safe riding practice, how much of a lane is a motorcycle entitled to use?
• What minimum following distance should a rider normally keep behind the vehicle ahead?
• Where does the greatest danger to a motorcycle rider usually occur?
• Which intersection conflict is a leading threat to riders?