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RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES
When riding in a group,
inexperienced riders should position
themselves:
A. Just behind the leader.
B. In front of the group.
C. At the tail end of the group.
D. Beside the leader.
TEST YOURSELF
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Answer - page 47
GROUP PASSING
(STAGE 1)
GROUP PASSING (
STAGE 2)
Passing in Formation
When the group wants to pass slow
traffic on a freeway or interstate, the
group may pass as a unit. On a two-lane
highway, riders in a staggered formation
should pass one at a time.
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First, the lead rider should pull
out and pass when it is safe. After
passing the leader should return to
the left position and continue riding
at passing speed to open room for
the next rider.
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Next, the second rider should move
up to the left position in the lane
and wait for a chance to safely pass.
When passing be sure you have
a clear view of oncoming traffic.
Just because the lead rider passed,
that does not mean that conditions
haven’t changed and that it is still
safe for other riders to pass. After
passing the rider should return to
the right position and open up
room for the next rider.
Some people suggest that the lead
rider should move to the right side
of the lane after passing the vehicle.
This is not a good idea, since it might
encourage the second rider to pass and
cut back in before there is enough space
cushion in front of the passed vehicle.
It’s simpler and safer to wait until there
is enough room ahead of the passed
vehicle to allow each rider to move into
the same position held before the pass.
