Can motorcycles pass on the right?
It’s legal only in California Specifically, the states prohibit motorcycles from passing a vehicle in the same lane and riding between lanes of traffic or rows of vehicles.
How many feet should you stop behind a motorcycle?
Generally, it’s best to give a three or four second following distance when travelling behind a motorcyclist. It is also important that drivers be especially careful when near a motorcyclist and approaching an intersection.
Why should you never come too close to a motorcycle when passing?
When a motorist passes a motorcyclist, the gust of wind that follows could cause the motorcycle to become unstable. When passing, make sure you are several car lengths ahead of the motorcycle before you return to your lane.
Do you have to stop in front of a stop sign?
If another vehicle is already stopped at the stop sign in front of you, you must first stop behind it, then again come to a complete stop at the stop sign once that vehicle moves on.
When to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Stop for pedestrians, whether or not a regular stop sign is visible. You should stop for pedestrians at a crosswalk, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of a block rather than at an intersection of two or more roads.
Do you have to stop when there is no traffic?
Even after you stop, you are required to let any traffic moving across your path go by first. If there is no traffic, you are free to proceed through the intersection (or turn) after coming to a complete stop. If traffic is visible but at a distance far enough away that it will not reach the intersection before you cross it, you may proceed.
Is it safe to cross an intersection when there is a stop sign?
Don’t cross an intersection if traffic is backed up. If you come to a stop sign at an intersection, and traffic on the other side of the street headed in your direction is not moving, do not cross the intersection. Wait until traffic clears on the other side and it is safe to proceed through.
If another vehicle is already stopped at the stop sign in front of you, you must first stop behind it, then again come to a complete stop at the stop sign once that vehicle moves on.
Even after you stop, you are required to let any traffic moving across your path go by first. If there is no traffic, you are free to proceed through the intersection (or turn) after coming to a complete stop. If traffic is visible but at a distance far enough away that it will not reach the intersection before you cross it, you may proceed.
Stop for pedestrians, whether or not a regular stop sign is visible. You should stop for pedestrians at a crosswalk, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of a block rather than at an intersection of two or more roads.
Don’t cross an intersection if traffic is backed up. If you come to a stop sign at an intersection, and traffic on the other side of the street headed in your direction is not moving, do not cross the intersection. Wait until traffic clears on the other side and it is safe to proceed through.