When passing a motorcycle or scooter, what should you do?

When passing a motorcycle or scooter, what should you do?

• A. Pass as close as possible to the rider
• B. Give the rider the whole lane
• C. Move into the adjacent lane and speed up
• D. Honk to alert the rider

Answer: (B)

Give the rider the whole lane. Motorcycles are smaller and can be harder to see in your mirrors, and they’re more vulnerable to gusts and sudden moves. By moving into the adjacent lane and passing with a full lane of space (and then returning to your lane once you can see the rider in your rearview), you reduce the risk of a sideswipe, door opening, or loss of balance that could occur if you squeeze past. Avoid passing tightly in the same lane, speeding up to crowd them, or honking—these actions create unexpected moves and can startle or destabilize the rider.

Give the rider the whole lane. Motorcycles are smaller and can be harder to see in your mirrors, and they’re more vulnerable to gusts and sudden moves. By moving into the adjacent lane and passing with a full lane of space (and then returning to your lane once you can see the rider in your rearview), you reduce the risk of a sideswipe, door opening, or loss of balance that could occur if you squeeze past. Avoid passing tightly in the same lane, speeding up to crowd them, or honking—these actions create unexpected moves and can startle or destabilize the rider.