Practice question
Why are painted road markings, such as crosswalks and lane lines, particularly hazardous for motorcyclists when wet?
- The paint is often thicker than the pavement, creating an uneven surface.
- The paint can reflect the headlights of oncoming cars, causing glare.
- The paint offers significantly less traction, becoming extremely slippery. [18, 23]
- The paint can hide potholes and other road damage underneath.
Answer: C — The paint offers significantly less traction, becoming extremely slippery. [18, 23]
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