From Section 6 of the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual

Michigan Motorcycle Street Strategies Practice Test

SEE, intersections, lane position, following and being seen.

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What the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual says about street strategies

  • Following another vehicle

    Leave a following distance of five seconds or more when your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop: riding 40 mph or faster, on slippery pavement, behind a vehicle you can't see through, or in heavy traffic where someone may squeeze in front of you. p. 39

  • Lane positions

    The oily strip down the center of a lane, made by car drippings, is usually no more than two feet wide. p. 39

  • Following another vehicle

    To measure following distance, pick a fixed point such as a pavement marking, sign or pole ahead. p. 39

  • Lane sharing

    Vehicles and motorcycles each need a full lane; don't share lanes, since it leaves you open to the unexpected and shrinks your space cushion. p. 40

  • Signal

    A motorcycle's signals tell others what you plan to do, just as on a car: use them every time you change lanes or turn, even when you think no one is around. Because riders are more vulnerable, signals matter even more and make you easier to spot. p. 42–43

  • Obstacles

    Good searching helps you avoid potholes, speed bumps and other objects. p. 44

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