Where can you ride if an oily strip is present in the center of your lane?

Where can you ride if an oily strip is present in the center of your lane?

• A. To the far left edge of the lane
• B. To the far right edge of the lane
• C. To either side of the oil strip and still be within the center portion of the traffic lane
• D. Onto the shoulder

Answer: (C)

When oil is in the center of the lane, traction is reduced there, so you want to avoid riding on the slick. The safest move is to position your bike on the clean portion of the lane on either side of the oil, while staying within the lane boundaries. This keeps you out of the slick but still in the normal travel lane, rather than drifting to the shoulder or far edge where debris or an unstable surface can pose additional hazards. Maintain smooth steering and avoid hard braking or rapid maneuvers as you pass the oil.

When oil is in the center of the lane, traction is reduced there, so you want to avoid riding on the slick. The safest move is to position your bike on the clean portion of the lane on either side of the oil, while staying within the lane boundaries. This keeps you out of the slick but still in the normal travel lane, rather than drifting to the shoulder or far edge where debris or an unstable surface can pose additional hazards. Maintain smooth steering and avoid hard braking or rapid maneuvers as you pass the oil.