Motorcycle coming round the bend in the oncoming lane
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
You are driving through a gentle right-hand curve at 40 km/h. The oncoming lane is hard to see, and three motorcycles are approaching in a line. The oncoming motorcycles are drifting over toward the center line. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)You cannot see beyond the curve, so you drive closer to the center to get a better view.
- (2)The group of motorcycles might cross over into your lane, so you keep left and slow down.
- (3)Motorcycles are small, so there is no problem in just passing them as you are.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseYou cannot see beyond the curve, so you drive closer to the center to get a better view.
- (2) ○ TrueThe group of motorcycles might cross over into your lane, so you keep left and slow down.
- (3) ✕ FalseMotorcycles are small, so there is no problem in just passing them as you are.
Explanation
In a curve, driving close to the center line risks a collision with oncoming traffic (Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 6, Sec. 2, 2(3)). A group of motorcycles takes a curve in formation and tends to drift toward the center line, so keep left and slow down to maintain a safe distance.
Source: Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 6, Sec. 2, 2(3) (driving close to the center in a curve)
