Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do when you're following a motorcyclist along an uneven road?

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Drive closer to them so you can be seen in their mirrors

Overtake them immediately

Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholes

Allow the same room as normal because road surfaces do not affect motorcyclists

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Allow extra room in case they swerve to avoid potholesThis was the right answer

Potholes and bumps in the road can unbalance a motorcyclist. For this reason, a rider may swerve to avoid an uneven road surface. Knowing what motorcyclists may do will help you to make allowances for them.

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Rule 211Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.Rule 212Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.Rule 213Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.

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