When riding in a group it is wise to
- stay together, even if part of the group must pull into a parking lot to wait for the other part to catch up.
- ride in formation and pass in sequence after the leader has passed.
- keep the group small and plan the route ahead.
- All of the above ✓
Answer: D. All of the above
The wise choice is all of the above: keep the group small and plan the route ahead, stay together by waiting at a safe stopping place, and pass in sequence after the leader.
Why this is the answer
The handbook's group-riding advice matches each practice listed. It says to keep the group small, plan the route together so a separated rider can catch up, and have front riders pull over at a safe stopping place to wait if the group is split. For passing, the leader pulls out first, then the next rider watches for a safe chance, and the pattern continues until everyone has passed. Because all three practices are supported, the combined choice fits.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. stay together, even if part of the group must pull into a parking lot to wait for the other part to catch up. — Waiting at a safe stopping place is recommended when the group is split, but this is only one group-riding practice and does not cover keeping the group small, planning the route or passing in sequence.
- B. ride in formation and pass in sequence after the leader has passed. — Passing in sequence after the leader is supported, but this alone leaves out keeping the group small, planning the route and waiting for separated riders.
- C. keep the group small and plan the route ahead. — Keeping the group small and planning ahead is supported, but this alone leaves out staying together at a safe stopping place and passing in sequence.
Remember it
Think small group, shared route, safe wait, orderly pass.