Safety margins
You are following a motorcyclist on a fast road. What gap should you leave?
- Less than for a car, as bikes are small
- No gap is needed behind a motorcycle
- You can drive close as they stop instantly
- A greater distance, as they need room to stopCorrect
Why?
Rule 126 of The Highway Code states that large vehicles and motorcycles need a greater distance to stop. Leave plenty of room behind a motorcyclist so you are not left with too little space if they slow or stop suddenly.
Highway Code rule 126