If a motorcycle rider wishes to stop his/her vehicle, while stopping, s/he must watch for traffic
- in the right lane.
- behind the motorcycle. ✓
- in front of the motorcycle.
- in the left lane.
Answer: B. behind the motorcycle.
While stopping, a motorcycle rider must watch for traffic behind the motorcycle.
Why this is the answer
The handbook tells riders to check their mirrors regularly so they know what traffic is doing behind them. It singles out slowing down or stopping suddenly, and being stopped at an intersection, as times when this matters most. A driver behind may be close and not paying attention before noticing you are there. That is why the traffic to watch while stopping is the traffic behind the motorcycle.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. in the right lane. — Traffic in the right lane is not the specific concern the handbook raises for stopping; it directs the rider to check what is coming up from behind.
- C. in front of the motorcycle. — Watching traffic in front does not address the handbook's warning about a driver behind who may be too close when you slow or stop.
- D. in the left lane. — Traffic in the left lane is not the stated focus; the handbook points to mirrors and the traffic coming up behind you.
Remember it
Mirrors first when you slow: know who is closing in behind before you stop.
Official handbook: Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook, Visibility – Check your mirrors