When sharing the road with motorcycles, which action is recommended?

• A. Honk loudly to alert their presence.
• B. Look carefully for motorcycles in your blind spots, give space, and pass safely.
• C. Tailgate to encourage faster lane changes.
• D. Merge into their lane.

Answer: (B)

When you share the road with motorcycles, visibility and space are the top priorities. Motorcycles are smaller and can easily hide in your blind spots, so you should look carefully for them before changing lanes or making any maneuver, give them ample space, and pass only when you can do so safely and return to your lane with clear visibility of the rider. Honking loudly doesn’t reliably alert riders and can startle them; tailgating increases crash risk by leaving little room to react; merging into a motorcycle’s lane reduces their space and can surprise them. The safest approach is to check mirrors and blind spots, signal, give motorcyclists the room they need, and pass only when you can do so without cutting them off or compromising safety.