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Why should your headlight and taillight be on whenever you ride?
- A.Only to meet a daytime styling rule
- B.To help other road users see you and judge your presence sooner
- C.To drain the battery more quickly
- D.They are only useful in tunnels
Correct answer
B. To help other road users see you and judge your presence sooner
Why
A motorcycle is small and easy to overlook, and keeping the headlight and taillight on whenever you ride makes you more conspicuous. Being seen early is one of the most effective crash-avoidance tools.
Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Visibility - Lights · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-046).