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Sharing the roadQuestion 266 of 318

Why must you leave more space behind a motorcycle than behind a car?

  1. At the same speed, a motorcycle needs a longer distance to stop.
  2. A motorcycle has no brake lights at the back.
  3. A motorcycle is easier to see than a car.
  4. At the same speed, a motorcycle can stop in a shorter distance.
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Correct answer: At the same speed, a motorcycle can stop in a shorter distance.

A motorcycle brakes well, so it can stop in a shorter distance than a car. The rider can stop fast, so a driver who follows too close cannot stop in time.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > With Motorcyclists, page 133

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026