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pter 2 Handling a Motorcycle on the Road
AVOIDING 2
THE PITFALLS
OF THE ROAD
MAKE SURE YOU CORRECTLY UNDERSTAND…
ᎰᎰ The principal pitfalls of the road.
ᎰᎰ How to prevent and avoid them.
Pitfalls
Pitfall No. 1
Your view is obstructed at an intersection
When you approach an intersection
and your view is obstructed, be
extra careful. Reduce your speed
and make sure you are visible to
other road users.
Pitfall No. 2
You arrive at an intersection
and a heavy vehicle is about to make a turn
Heavy vehicles need a lot of space to
make a turn. To prevent accidents,
don’t position your motorcycle on
the right side of a heavy vehicle
when it is turning right.
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AVOIDING 2
THE PITFALLS
OF THE ROAD
MAKE SURE YOU CORRECTLY UNDERSTAND…
ᎰᎰ The principal pitfalls of the road.
ᎰᎰ How to prevent and avoid them.
Pitfalls
Pitfall No. 1
Your view is obstructed at an intersection
When you approach an intersection
and your view is obstructed, be
extra careful. Reduce your speed
and make sure you are visible to
other road users.
Pitfall No. 2
You arrive at an intersection
and a heavy vehicle is about to make a turn
Heavy vehicles need a lot of space to
make a turn. To prevent accidents,
don’t position your motorcycle on
the right side of a heavy vehicle
when it is turning right.
Operating a Motorcycle | 129
