Practice question

Why are motorcycles disproportionately affected by potholes compared with cars?

  1. Cars are heavier so they ride over potholes
  2. A motorcycle has only two narrow contact patches; a sudden pothole can deflect the front wheel or unseat the rider
  3. Motorcycle tires are made of a different material
  4. Potholes are visible only to motorcyclists

Answer: B — A motorcycle has only two narrow contact patches; a sudden pothole can deflect the front wheel or unseat the rider

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