One of the causes of collisions at intersections is a vehicle making a left turn across your path. To cut down your chances of being hit,
- approach slowly.
- move to the right.
- do both of the above. ✓
- do neither of the above.
Answer: C. do both of the above.
Approach slowly and move to the right to reduce your chance of being hit by a vehicle turning left across your path.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says most motorcycle collisions happen at intersections, and one common cause is a vehicle turning left across your path. It advises approaching slowly so you have a better chance of stopping or turning quickly if a driver pulls out. It also says to move away from the other vehicle; for a vehicle on your left or an oncoming vehicle signalling a left turn, move to the right. Doing both gives you more time and more space.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. approach slowly. — Approaching slowly helps you stop or turn if the driver pulls out, but the handbook also says to move away from the vehicle, so this is only half of the advice.
- B. move to the right. — Moving to the right gives you more room from a left-turning vehicle, but the handbook also says to approach slowly so you are better able to stop or turn.
- D. do neither of the above. — Doing neither leaves out both steps the handbook recommends for reducing the risk from a vehicle turning left across your path.
Remember it
Slow early and drift right when a left-turner is ahead: give yourself time and space.
Official handbook: Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook, Visibility – Being seen at intersections