A 3-minute lesson from the Oregon course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Motorcycles and mopeds are small, quick and easy to lose in a blind spot. It's hard to judge how far away they are or how fast they're going, and wind or rough pavement affects them more than cars. Treat them as full vehicles with full lanes.
Know the rule
A motorcycle or moped is harder to see than other vehicles and can hide in your blind spot. It's also hard to judge its distance and speed.
Turn signals don't cancel automatically on some motorcycles. Before turning in front of an oncoming motorcycle with its signal on, be sure the rider is actually slowing to turn.
You're waiting to turn left and an oncoming motorcycle has its right signal blinking but isn't slowing. The signal may simply not have canceled. Wait until the rider clearly slows to turn, or let the motorcycle pass, before you go.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Is it legal to share a lane with a motorcycle or moped when passing?