Australian Capital Territory · Road Rules Knowledge Test · Pedestrians and cyclists

When sharing the road with motorcycles, what should you do?

The answer

  • Give them a full lane width, and check your mirrors and blind spot over your shoulder before changing lanes Correct
  • Follow more closely than you would a car, since motorcycles stop faster
  • Overtake them with less space than you would allow a car
  • Share the same lane if the motorcycle keeps to the left

Why that's the answer

Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see, and need a full width lane to ride safely. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder before merging or changing lanes, and allow them as much space as a car when overtaking.

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