In a single lane, how are two motorcycles positioned according to the law?

In a single lane, how are two motorcycles positioned according to the law?

• A. One behind the other
• B. Side by side
• C. In a staggered formation
• D. Traveling in separate lanes

Answer: (B)

Two motorcycles may ride side by side in a single lane. In Oregon, this arrangement is allowed as long as both riders stay within the lane and don’t impede other traffic. Riding side by side helps each rider stay visible to drivers and share the lane’s space instead of forcing one rider into a longer single-file line. If traffic gets heavy or a turn or merge is coming, riders may switch to single-file to let others pass or to navigate safely. The other positions—one behind the other, a staggered formation, or traveling in separate lanes—either describe single-file or are not applicable when there is only one lane available.

Two motorcycles may ride side by side in a single lane. In Oregon, this arrangement is allowed as long as both riders stay within the lane and don’t impede other traffic. Riding side by side helps each rider stay visible to drivers and share the lane’s space instead of forcing one rider into a longer single-file line.

If traffic gets heavy or a turn or merge is coming, riders may switch to single-file to let others pass or to navigate safely. The other positions—one behind the other, a staggered formation, or traveling in separate lanes—either describe single-file or are not applicable when there is only one lane available.