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Why are motorcycles harder to see than cars?

They are smaller and can disappear in blind spots.

  1. They are smaller and hide in blind spots ✔
  2. They are always faster
  3. They make more noise

Why: Motorcycles are small, so they easily disappear in blind spots and can seem farther away than they are. Check mirrors and blind spots, and leave at least three seconds of space.

Huh, didn't know that: Never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you.

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References

Answer: They are smaller and hide in blind spots. Motorcycles are small, so they easily disappear in blind spots and can seem farther away than they are. Check mirrors and blind spots, and leave at least three seconds of space.

  1. California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road-cont1
    Motorcycles are smaller in size and harder to see so they easily disappear in vehicle blind spots.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 11: Sharing the Road dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-11-sharing-the-road
    A motorcycle's smaller size makes it seem much farther away
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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