Revision question · Attitude

You're following a large vehicle that's travelling at 40 mph. Where should you position your motorcycle?

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Close behind the vehicle, to make it easier to overtake

To the left of the road, to make it easier to be seen

Close to the vehicle, to keep out of the wind

Well back, so that you can see past the vehicle

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Well back, so that you can see past the vehicleThis was the right answer

You need to be able to see well down the road and be ready for any hazards. Staying too close to the vehicle will reduce your view of the road ahead and the driver of the vehicle in front may not be able to see you either. Without a safe separation gap, you don't have the time and space you need to react to any hazards.

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Rule 164Highway Code rule · Drop back behind a large vehicle to see and be seen, and preserve stopping space.

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