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It's raining. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend?

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To reduce the risk of skidding

To avoid puncturing the tyres

To improve their view around the bend

To avoid splashing pedestrians

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To reduce the risk of skiddingThis was the right answer

Drain covers usually have a metal surface. When wet, these covers are slippery and can cause a motorcycle to skid; be prepared for riders to avoid them.

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Rule 213Highway Code rule · A rider may avoid a slippery wet drain cover; do not crowd the necessary change of line.

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