When looking around at a blind intersection, which guidance about body position is correct?

When looking around at a blind intersection, which guidance about body position is correct?

• A. Stand up completely.
• B. Lean your body backward to look around.
• C. Look around by leaning forward and keeping your front wheel out of cross lane.
• D. Lean your body forward and keep front wheel out of cross lane.

Answer: (C)

When you’re approaching a blind intersection, you want to see around the obstruction without losing control of your bike. Lean your upper body forward a bit so your eyes can sweep past what’s in front of you, while keeping the front wheel straight and in your lane. This position lets you peek into cross traffic and react, without letting the bike drift into another lane. Standing up tall or leaning backward makes balance harder and can push you toward the other lane, increasing risk. So, the best guidance is to look around by leaning forward and keeping your front wheel out of the cross lane.

When you’re approaching a blind intersection, you want to see around the obstruction without losing control of your bike. Lean your upper body forward a bit so your eyes can sweep past what’s in front of you, while keeping the front wheel straight and in your lane. This position lets you peek into cross traffic and react, without letting the bike drift into another lane. Standing up tall or leaning backward makes balance harder and can push you toward the other lane, increasing risk. So, the best guidance is to look around by leaning forward and keeping your front wheel out of the cross lane.