Question

Three motorcyclists are riding as a group on a 4 lane road (2 lanes in each direction). Motorcyclist A is leading in front in the right lane directly in front of a car, B is behind A in the passing lane directly to the left of the car, and C is behind the car in the right-hand lane. Which motorcyclist is in the most dangerous position?

a) Motorcyclist A
b) Motorcyclist B
c) Motorcyclist C
d) All are in equally dangerous positions

Answer 1

Motorcyclist B, who is behind Motorcyclist A in the passing lane, is in the most dangerous position due to being potentially in the car's blind spot and in a higher speed lane.

Step-by-step explanation:

The motorcyclist referred to as Motorcyclist B, who is behind Motorcyclist A in the passing lane directly to the left of the car, is generally in the most dangerous position. This is because Motorcyclist B is in a position where they could be vulnerable to a vehicle attempting to change lanes. The driver of the car may not check their blind spot and could change lanes into Motorcyclist B. Furthermore, being in the lane typically used for overtaking or passing may involve higher speeds and less reaction time to avoid a collision. Motorcyclist A and Motorcyclist C also face risks, but their positions are somewhat less risky. Motorcyclist A has the advantage of being in the lead and less likely to be in someone's blind spot, while Motorcyclist C, although being directly behind the car might be more visible to the car in front when compared with a position beside it.