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Sharing the roadQuestion 282 of 312

A motorcycle rider uses the full width of the lane. Why?

  1. To discourage drivers from sharing the lane
  2. To pass other vehicles on the right
  3. To keep away from the road signs
  4. To save fuel on long trips
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Correct answer: To discourage drivers from sharing the lane

A rider in the full lane is easier to see and is less likely to meet a car that tries to share the lane.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 5, Motorcycles and Mopeds: Lane position, page 144

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026