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Why should a driver preserve generous following space behind a motorcycle?
Blue A follows a motorcycle on a straight road. The question names no stopping distance, time interval or surface response.
Correct answer: The motorcycle may slow quickly, be affected by surface hazards, or be harder to judge at a distance.
Why
Extra space improves detection and response to a rider's speed or path changes.
Verified against Colorado Driver Handbook · Following a motorcycle · p. 26
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